Data Analyst - OFFICE BASED

EQUANS
Birmingham
1 day ago
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Equans is looking for a Data Analyst to join our team on our Birmingham schools contract at Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 1JU on a permanent basis. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, from 08:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday with a 30 minute unpaid break. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package. PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE REQUIRES FULL-TIME ATTENDANCE MON TO FRI IN THE OFFICE IN COLESHILL, B46 1JU.


Overview

The Data Analyst will play a key role in transforming raw data into meaningful insights that support strategic decision making across the Birmingham Schools Contract. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience working with modern data tools, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non technical stakeholders. Previous experience in a helpdesk or technical support environment is highly advantageous, as it demonstrates strong problem solving abilities, user support skills, and an understanding of operational workflows which is a key part of this job role.


What will you deliver?

  • Identify, gather, and extract data from multiple internal and external sources.
  • Maintain and manage databases to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
  • Clean, validate, and prepare datasets by removing errors and ensuring data integrity.
  • Apply statistical methods, data mining techniques, and predictive modelling to uncover trends, patterns, and correlations.
  • Support the development of analytical models that drive business insights and operational improvements.
  • Build clear, engaging dashboards, reports, and visualisations using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker Studio.
  • Present data in a way that is accessible and actionable for stakeholders at all levels.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:



  • 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
  • Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary
  • Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
  • Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
  • Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
  • Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

  • Experience in a helpdesk or technical support role is beneficial
  • Strong analytical and statistical skills
  • Excellent problem solving abilities
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to understand and translate business requirements
  • Proactive, curious, and comfortable working with large datasets

Who are we?
Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. Equans is a Bouygues group company.


What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together, Working Parents, and Young Professionals. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us and EQUANS has a Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, a copy can be provided on request. The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.


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