Data Solutions Analyst — Governance & Insights Leader

Hearst Networks; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Networks seeks a Data Solutions Analyst to partner with PMO and business teams, embedding data governance and turning complex data into actionable insights. You will work with AI workstreams, manage data quality, and support dashboards and API-driven solutions from a lean PMO in London.

You’ll report to the PMO Director and collaborate with analysts and coordinators to prioritise data work, train teams, and enable data-driven decision making across Sky HISTORY, Crime+Investigation, and

Qualifications

• Experience as a cross-functional Data Analyst or Business Analyst.
• Comfortable moving between analysis, stakeholder support, data quality, documentation and implementation as business priorities change.
• Experience gathering data and reporting requirements, analysing business questions and supporting the delivery of data-led solutions.
• Experience working with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver data, reporting or platform improvements.
• Working knowledge of Python for preparing, combining and validating data, including familiarity with basic ETL workflows using pandas, and working in Jupyter notebooks.
• Understanding of APIs, authentication, error handling and basic integration testing.
• Ability to build small, maintainable solutions and recognise when work needs support from Technology or a specialist engineer.
• Strong skills in Excel and SQL.
• Ability to work with O365 tools to create workflows and display data.
• Ability to self-learn about automation and AI.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a data dictionary and method for mapping data.
• Assist in managing and validate project-related data.
• Ensure compliance with data standards.
• Assist the Director of the PMO to establish a data board.
• Train teams on data entry standards, reporting processes, and dashboard usage.
• Assist in cleaning data to ensure accuracy.
• Meet with and shadow internal teams regularly to understand data use and challenges.
• Work with internal teams to explain data changes in context.
• Engage with external vendors to maintain partnerships and translate business needs.
• Manage reporting requirements to inform prioritisation cycles.
• Assist in assessing activity and resources for projects.
• Share updates on changes and enhancements and train teams.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand objectives and constraints with their data.
• Work with AI working group to identify opportunities.
• Conduct interviews, workshops, surveys, and data analysis to gather detailed data requirements.
• Translate complex data needs into actionable requirements for stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure stakeholders understand the wider context of their data requirements.
• Design and implement data solutions within the role's skillset.
• Build and maintain data solutions including API integrations and automated workflows.
• Coordinate with Technology to align with architecture, security and standards.
• Connect business systems and data sources; transform, validate and document data exchanges.
• Test integrations and investigate data issues.
• Collaborate with Technology and vendors for secure approaches.
• Document solutions and provide guidance for ongoing use.

Skills

Python

SQL

Excel

Data Analysis

APIs

Jupyter

ETL

Power BI

Communication

Tools

Pandas

Jupyter Notebooks

Job description

Hearst Networks seeks a Data Solutions Analyst to partner with PMO and business teams, embedding data governance and turning complex data into actionable insights. You will work with AI workstreams, manage data quality, and support dashboards and API-driven solutions from a lean PMO in London.

You’ll report to the PMO Director and collaborate with analysts and coordinators to prioritise data work, train teams, and enable data-driven decision making across Sky HISTORY, Crime+Investigation, and