Data Analyst

Harnham
London
1 week ago
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London, Hybrid (2 days per week)

Up to £60,000


This is a great opportunity to join an established organisation where data sits at the heart of marketing, insight and campaign performance. You will be the go‑to data specialist, shaping reporting, forecasting and planning to directly influence how audiences are engaged across fast‑paced, high‑impact programmes.


The Company

They are a long‑standing marketing and communications agency focused on helping brands build meaningful connections with younger audiences and the communities around them. Their work spans schools, families, teachers and wider community groups, delivering measurable social impact while driving brand advocacy. With a collaborative culture and a centralised data function, they are investing further in analytics to support better decision‑making and campaign effectiveness across the business.


The Role

As Data Analyst, you will act as the central point for data requests and analytical guidance, working closely with internal teams and external clients. You will:

• Support data planning, performance reporting and insight generation across campaigns.

• Build and refine forecasting and predictive models to guide planning and targeting.

• Manage CRM and customer data, ensuring accurate selection, segmentation and data quality.

• Respond to incoming data questions and provide clear, actionable guidance to non‑technical stakeholders.

• Deliver regular reporting and dashboards covering campaign performance, funnel metrics and KPI tracking.

• Translate complex data into concise stories that support decision‑making across the organisation.

• Partner with campaign and strategy teams to optimise targeting and improve audience engagement.


Your Skills and Experience

You will bring:

• Strong capability in Excel and SQL for data manipulation and analysis.

• Experience using Power BI or Looker to build dashboards and performance reporting.

• Background in marketing, digital or a similarly fast‑paced environment.

• Confidence working with CRM and customer data, including segmentation and campaign selections.

• Ability to translate insight for non‑technical teams and tell compelling data stories.

• Strong organisational skills and experience handling varied incoming data requests.

• Experience with predictive analytics or Python is beneficial but not required.

• Familiarity with UK education or youth‑focused environments is advantageous.


What They Offer

Salary up to £60,000.

• Hybrid working with two days per week in their central London office.

• The chance to be the key data expert within a small, supportive analytics team.

• A varied role with exposure to planning, modelling, CRM, campaign insight and client interaction.

• The opportunity to shape data processes and contribute to the wider data maturity of the organisation.


How to Apply

If you are interested in this Data Analyst position, please apply with your CV to find out more.

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