Business Data Analyst

Belfast
3 days ago
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Business Data Analyst

Our Public Body Client requires a Property Business Data Analyst to join their Property & Estates Division, where you will play a key role in improving information management, business intelligence, and data-driven decision-making across the division.

This role will support the deployment of best practice in data analysis, reporting, and digital solutions to enhance service delivery for both internal and external stakeholders. You will work closely with property, asset management, compliance, and digital teams to ensure high-quality data structures, reporting, and insight.

Please note this is a contract position for a period of 12 months initially with potential to extend or be made permanent.

Your new role will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Coordinate and apply data analysis and modelling techniques to establish, modify, and maintain property and infrastructure data structures.
Lead and oversee the Digital Support team, setting objectives, managing performance, and ensuring alignment with Property & Estates business goals.
Work collaboratively with the Compliance Officer and Property Asset Manager to establish and document consistent analysis standards for property assets.
Integrate data from single or multiple relational databases into the corporate Business Intelligence framework.
Lead quality assurance activities for property data structures and project-developed datasets.
Maintain policies and procedures to ensure databases and associated systems meet agreed standards for security, integrity, availability, and cost-effectiveness.
Support the planning, analysis, design, and implementation of Property & Estates business intelligence frameworks.
Work with internal departments to ensure robust information and document control requirements are included in tender and project documentation.
Identify data gaps, overlaps, and inefficiencies, recommending improvements to information processes and reporting.To be considered for this role, you must have:

A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in Business, Construction, or IT with a minimum of 2 years' experience as a Business Analyst in a property or infrastructure environment
OR
An HNC/D-level qualification (or equivalent) with a minimum of 4 years' experience in a similar role.
At least 2 years' experience in data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g. SQL).
Experience building and integrating datasets from multiple data sources.
Experience producing and implementing information standards across an organisation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Detailed knowledge of corporate and professional data standards and relevant legislative/compliance frameworks.
Experience delivering accurate, timely, and relevant information to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Ability to work under pressure, anticipate issues, and provide robust, objective solutions.
Experience coordinating or delivering technical training to end users.
Familiarity with BI and property-related systems such as TSMIS, Agresso, Atamis, GIS platforms, energy analysis or building management systems (desirable).(A full job description is available upon request.)
If you feel this Property Business Data Analyst role is something you may be interested in and you would like to be considered, please apply via the button shown. We will contact you upon receipt of your application to discuss your suitability and the role in more detail. All correspondence will be treated with the strictest confidence.

This vacancy is being advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Agency acting on behalf of our client

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