Data Analyst

Security Strong Holdings Group; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Training funding

Flexible work

Inclusive culture

Experienced specialists

Meaningful security outcomes

Job summary

LMS Security Advisors is seeking an organised Data Analyst to support the PMO with the management, reporting and analysis of operational data. The role focuses on maintaining dashboards, reports and trackers, ensuring accuracy and clear presentation to help monitor performance.

You will develop understanding of data sources, feeding into reporting and interpretation, without being a data engineer, while building skills across reporting, dashboards, business analysis and data tools.

Qualifications

• Strong spreadsheet and reporting skills with data handling confidence.
• Experience creating, maintaining dashboards and reports.
• Ability to organise, analyse and interpret datasets.
• Timely and accurate reporting expectations.
• Prepare presentations for management.
• Identify patterns, inconsistencies or unusual data movements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain dashboards, reports and trackers; ensure information is accurate and clearly presented.
• Help PMO monitor operational performance and identify trends.
• Support data-informed decision-making across projects and reporting.

Skills

Spreadsheet skills

Dashboard reporting

Data analysis

Data interpretation

Data accuracy

Presentations

Pattern detection

Tools

Looker Studio

SQL basics

Job description

Salary Range: Competitive - dependent on skills/experience + Bonus and benefits package

Location: Office-Hybrid - Wakefield, Yorkshire

About LMS Security

LMS Security Advisors is an independent security advisory business that partners with organisations to manage risk, strengthen resilience, and make informed security decisions. As part of a wider group alongside Global Protect Risk and Intelligence, we deliver trusted advice across a broad range of security environments.

We are a values-led organisation committed to Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence , and we are proud to support a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Our teams work closely with clients to deliver value for money through high-quality advisory services from strategy and design through to delivery and sign off.

Role Overview

We are looking for an organised, analytical and detail-oriented Data Analyst to support the management, reporting and analysis of operational data across the Project Management Office (PMO) .

The role will be responsible for maintaining dashboards, reports and trackers, ensuring information is accurate, consistent and presented clearly. You will help the PMO monitor operational performance, identify trends and support data-informed decision-making.

A key part of the role will be developing a good understanding of where data comes from, how it feeds into reporting and how it should be interpreted.

You will not be expected to be a data engineer or technical BI specialist, but you should be confident working with data and able to investigate when something does not look right.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their analytical career who enjoys working with data and wants to develop their skills across reporting, dashboards, business analysis and data tools.

Your Qualifications & Skills

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Strong spreadsheet ( i.e. Google Sheets) skills and confidence working with data, formulas and reporting
• Experience creating, maintaining or managing dashboards and reports
• Organising , analysing and interpreting datasets
• Timely and accurate reporting
• Preparing presentations for delivery by management
• Ability to identify patterns, inconsistencies or unusual movements in data

Data Quality & Process

• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to data
• Maintain a high level of data quality and accuracy
• Understand, develop and maintain workflows
• Maintain process and documentation
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Ability to investigate when something does not look right

Analytical & Technical Skills

• Knowledge or experience with Looker Studio or another BI/dashboarding platform
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Analytical and curious
• Technically curious
• Genuine interest in developing technical data and analytical skills
• Basic SQL experience or an understanding of querying data

Ways of Working

• Proactive
• Organised , independent and dependable
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Comfortable managing recurring reporting deadlines independently.

What We Offer

We support our people to learn, grow and thrive both personally and professionally.

Competitive salary & benefits

Learning & career progression

Funding for memberships, training & accreditations

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive & respectful culture

Work with experienced specialists

Meaningful, high-quality security outcomes

Application Process

Successful candidates will be required to demonstrate their right to work in the UK and provide proof of a valid driving licence, access to an appropriate work vehicle with business use insurance, and a valid passport.

Successful candidates will also be required to pass BPSS and BS7858 security screening, sponsored by the company, before employment commences. Additional higher-level security screening may be required depending on specific client needs.

Join our Team

We are always on the lookout for people who are passionate about security and working together.