Consultant - Data Analyst

About Squarcle/The Team

Squarcle is a growing strategy, operations and digital consultancy dedicated to driving the performance of our clients. We are people orientated and pride ourselves on our people-first culture. Unlike many consultancies, Squarcle is as equally dedicated to delivery as it is to design.

The Data and Insights team, part of the Digital capability, led by the Head of Digital, is responsible for providing expert analysis and data insights, digitisation strategy, and operational optimisation advice to clients operating within a fast-moving global environment. The team comprises subject matter experts who work to a manager to deliver the client and internal Squarcle mandate. Working together but often independently, each team member will be expected to work, onsite and remotely, with the client on complex and exciting technology challenges.

Squarcle is committed to equality and diversity and our aim is to build and develop a diverse, dedicated, and high-performing team of subject matter experts to help our clients achieve supply chain and operational excellence.

Job Overview/Introduction

The Consultant - Data Analysis reports to a Manager and is responsible for the provision of independent expert advice to help identify and solve analytical challenges, increase value, and maximise business efficiency and profitability. Using established processes whilst working with the client’s senior team and support staff the consultant will assist in the creation of decision-support products, digital strategies, processes, optimisation opportunities, and identifying technology solutions to meet client needs.

Squarcle consultants work across both project delivery, business and product development:

• Delivery:Squarcle Digital consultants work to supply solutions to the client’s changing business needs. The scope of engagements is highly variable and can include data analysis, data modelling, core strategy development, large-scale implementation, process optimisation, change management, solution development and innovative technology introduction.
• Business development:Squarcle places an emphasis on leading sector thinking in the development of the latest ideas. This can include producing white papers and internal research on relevant changes occurring in the sector and the impact on the general economy.
• Product Development.Squarcle is passionate about investing in and developing its own products. This can include conceptualising, designing, and creating cutting-edge products that align with the business's strategic vision, meet customer needs, and drive sustainable growth in the market.

Consultants will have the opportunity to work across four broad subject areas:

• Digital:Digital consultants deliver analytical support, identify and implement technological, data and digital solutions, and help the client to realise the value of their data.
• Strategy:Strategy consultants provide clients with guidance in various spheres of business, including corporate strategy, business transformation, and digital and innovation capabilities.
• Operations:Operations consultants provide clients with guidance about business process optimisations to improve operational business capabilities.
• Human Capital:Human capital consultants provide clients with solutions for change management and aide with any organizational changes that may affect the employees.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

Primary Duties of the Consultant - Data Analysis are to:

• Understand and help project teams to apply a range of analytical methods, advise on the choice and application of techniques, and critique findings to assure best practice.
• Listen to, understand, and prioritise the needs of stakeholders, manage their expectations, proactively engage and communicate with them, and support or host discussions with the team as well as diverse senior stakeholders.
• Implement data governance and management standards within the team’s products and services, ensuring quality and consistency across work, defining and supporting the use of common toolsets and working to ensure good data management practices.
• Build and review data models, use data integration tools and languages to integrate and store data, and advise teams on best practice.
• Set up systems both internally and externally to pull together data from different sources and ensure that data is stored efficiently, adhering to security and compliance guidelines.
• Communicate data limitations to colleagues and clients, maintaining a value and solution-based approach whilst peer reviewing and supporting colleagues to ensure all quality of any data outputs.
• Understand and apply a range of statistical and analytic practices, developing deeper knowledge in a narrower range of specialisms.
• Apply standards and best practices to present, communicate, and disseminate data appropriately, using a range of data visualisation tools and techniques.
• Share knowledge of data and technology with the wider team and external stakeholders, including tools and techniques, to enable a skill increase across the wider team and to assist clients with their use of any tools created for them.
• Share knowledge and experience of project management methodologies with others, defining those most appropriate for the project, and oversee appropriate projects within a data analytics team.
• Work in an Agile manner, collaborating closely with clients and colleagues to iteratively refine and deliver the solution.
• Work effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.
• Assist the Head of Digital in developing Squarcle’s Digital and Data capabilities
• Conduct performance reviews and annual appraisals for all direct reports.

Secondary Roles and Responsibilities

Secondary Duties of the Consultant - Data Analysis are:

• Commit to continuous development by supporting the organisation of team events, training sessions and recruitment activities.
• Carry out other duties as specified by the Manager.
• Deputise for the Manager during periods of absence.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience (Essential)

• BSc/BA in a numerate or technical field, such as maths, economics, or bioinformatics.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills – an analytical, innovative, and creative mindset.
• Experience delivering analytical and digital solutions to solve business problems and create enduring value for clients.
• A growth mindset, enthused by challenge and the opportunity for continuous learning.
• Strong data modelling and analysis skills.
• Well-developed core consulting skills e.g. research, analysis, presentation, and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Aptitude to grasp new concepts and rapidly produce results.
• Ability to be self-directed and be a core contributor to the team, supporting and developing our capabilities.
• Intellectual curiosity, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic.
• A team player dedicated to contributing toward the outcome desired by the team.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and to think creatively to solve client issues.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite; specifically, Excel, PowerBI and PowerPoint.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience (Desirable)

• Cloud technology qualifications (AWS/Azure preferably)
• Low-Code technology experience (e.g. Microsoft PowerApps)
• Project Management Qualification (Prince2, APM, Agile, Scrum etc)
• An understanding of the Defence supply chain and/or Defence Digital infrastructure and constraints
• Coding or software development experience

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtainSecurity Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 6 months. If you hold dual citizenship or nationality from another country, please make us aware of this during the application phase. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.

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