Data & Analytics Lead (18 months FTC)

Portsmouth Water; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional water utility company in Havant is looking for a Data & Analytics Lead to refine and deliver its data strategy over an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role involves improving data availability, quality, and usage across the organization while ensuring business areas derive maximum value from their data. Ideal candidates will have experience leading data teams, knowledge of Microsoft Azure, and proven skills in data governance. Flexible working arrangements are available, promoting a supportive work environment.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme contributing up to 15%

Bonus of up to 6% of salary

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

All expenses covered for social events

4x salary life assurance scheme

24/7 mental health and wellbeing support

Private medical insurance

Exclusive retail discounts

Electric vehicle scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience leading data and analytics teams.
• Proven ability to enhance data usage across various business areas.
• Knowledge in data governance, architecture, and modern analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Review and improve the data playbook.
• Implement the rollout plan for the data playbook.
• Define roles for Data Owners and Data Governance.
• Identify technical changes needed for data integration.
• Set up forums for aligning data analysts and business areas.
• Onboard business areas onto the data platform.

Skills

Experience running data and analytics teams

Evidence of improving data usage in a business

Microsoft Azure

Databricks

Power BI

SQL

Data governance knowledge

Data architecture knowledge

Stakeholder management skills

Experience in implementing self-serve data solutions

Job description

We’re making a difference : Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.

Portsmouth Water are delighted to have an opening for a Data & Analytics Lead to join our growing IT department on an 18-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will be responsible for refining and delivering our data strategy by improving the availability, quality and use of data across the business. You will also ensure that each business area is equipped to get the most value out of their data.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

• Review our data playbook and bring your experience to add improvements.
• Create and then implement the plan to rollout the elements of our data playbook.
• Define the roles and capabilities needed to support the data platform, including the concepts of Data Owners and Data Governance.
• Scope out the technical changes needed on the data integration, analytics and visualisation tools, and work with our data engineers to test and validate the solution.
• Set up the data governance forums needed to align the data analyst community and business areas.
• Engage with each business area and onboard them onto the data platform, identifying what data sources they need, and what their biggest data challenges are.
• Identify the training requirements for the different data roles needed.

What do you need?

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

• Experience running data and analytics teams.
• Evidence of improving the use of data across a business.
• Experience of Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Power BI and SQL.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, data architecture, and modern analytics tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, especially helping different business areas understand their data needs.
• Experience in implementing self serve data solutions.

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways , and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements . Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion , and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.

Please be aware, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK .

Due to the high volume of applications we may receive , we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it.

What can Portsmouth Water offer you?

At Portsmouth Water , we believe in rewarding our people. Here’s just a taste of what’s waiting for you when you join the team :

Holidays Made Better

Enjoy 27 days of annual leave , plus bank holidays , giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.

A Pension That Works for You

We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme , contributing up to 15% because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.

Performance Pays Off

You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary , linked to company performance because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.

Family Comes First

Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay .

Social Events

All expenses covered summer and winter social events

Peace of Mind, Always

Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24 / 7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.

Additional Support When You Need It

We know life has its ups and downs. That’s why we offer Private Medical Insurance - provided by Bupa giving you access to expert healthcare and 24 / 7 confidential support.

PW Perks Treat Yourself!

Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers , plus exciting benefits like :

• Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• and so much more!