Data Analytics Specialist

The Candidate Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Candidate Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Data Analytics Specialist to deliver GA4 audits, implement tracking, and build analytics solutions for client projects. You will translate business needs into technical designs, create dashboards with Looker Studio, and mentor junior team members in a growing analytics practice.

The role offers a hands-on, client-facing environment with opportunities to work across multiple industries and scale analytics capabilities for clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience delivering GA4 implementations and analytics projects.
• Strong knowledge of Google Tag Manager and tracking implementation.
• Experience with analytics platforms including GA4, BigQuery, Looker Studio, DV360 and/or SA360.
• Experience designing measurement strategies and solving tracking challenges.
• Understanding of dataLayer implementation and working with developers.
• Knowledge of coding languages such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, jQuery or Python is desirable.
• Experience working directly with clients and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• A proactive approach with a desire to learn and develop within a growing analytics team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver GA4 audits, implementations and measurement strategies for clients.
• Design and implement tracking solutions, including working with developers on dataLayer requirements.
• Configure and troubleshoot analytics setups using platforms such as Google Tag Manager and Tealium.
• Support clients with analytics best practice, reporting and measurement frameworks.
• Manage analytics projects from planning through to delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Create dashboards and reports using Looker Studio.
• Support the development of junior team members and share analytics knowledge.
• Stay up to date with the latest analytics platforms, industry trends and best practices.

Skills

GA4 implementations

Google Tag Manager

Looker Studio

BigQuery

DV360

Python/JavaScript/HTML/CSS

Tools

Tealium

Job description

Are you passionate about analytics and enjoy helping businesses understand their data and make better decisions? Do you like getting stuck into technical challenges while working closely with clients to build solutions that deliver real value?

We’re looking for an Data Analytics Specialist to join our client’s growing team and help deliver analytics projects for a range of exciting clients. This role would suit someone who enjoys being hands‑on with implementation, building strong client relationships, and taking ownership of projects in a supportive and collaborative environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering GA4 audits, implementations and measurement strategies for clients
• Designing and implementing tracking solutions, including working with developers on dataLayer requirements
• Configuring and troubleshooting analytics setups using platforms such as Google Tag Manager and Tealium
• Supporting clients with analytics best practice, reporting and measurement frameworks
• Managing analytics projects from planning through to delivery
• Working closely with internal teams and clients to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Creating dashboards and reports using tools such as Looker Studio
• Supporting the development of junior team members and sharing analytics knowledge
• Staying up to date with the latest analytics platforms, industry trends and best practices

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years’ experience delivering GA4 implementations and analytics projects
• Strong knowledge of Google Tag Manager and tracking implementation
• Experience with analytics platforms including GA4, BigQuery, Looker Studio, DV360 and/or SA360
• Experience designing measurement strategies and solving tracking challenges
• Understanding of dataLayer implementation and working with developers
• Knowledge of coding languages such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, jQuery or Python is desirable
• Experience working directly with clients and managing stakeholder relationships
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
• A proactive approach with a desire to learn and develop within a growing analytics team

Please note due to high volumes of applications unfortunately we are not always able to respond to all unsuccessful applicants. However we wish everyone who applies the very best with their job search.