Data quality analyst

Wavenet
West Midlands
4 months ago
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Company Description

Wavenet is a managed services provider offering cybersecurity, communications, and connectivity that grows with our customers’ businesses – no matter what the future holds. Since 2000, we’ve been keeping businesses connected. At Wavenet, we don’t just provide solutions for today but for tomorrow, too. We’re always thinking ahead of the technology curve, so our customers feel confident that when they work with us, we’re striving to make their business future‑proof. Customer success is our success. We go the extra mile in providing superior service quality and unparalleled customer experience, becoming an extension of your business, and always delivering on our promise to make their business brilliant.


Job Title

Data Quality Analyst


Location

Solihull, United Kingdom


About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Quality Analyst to join our team in Solihull. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of Wavenet’s data assets. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams — particularly Sales, Marketing, and Sales Operations — to implement data quality standards, identify and resolve data issues, and contribute to the wider data governance strategy. Wavenet holds a wealth of customer data and commercial insights. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about data and eager to help transform raw information into meaningful value to support sales and marketing performance.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement data quality processes and procedures to ensure high standards of data integrity.
  • Conduct regular data quality audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement.
  • Analyse large datasets to detect anomalies, inconsistencies, and errors.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to resolve data quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
  • Execute data cleansing and validation routines to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Document data quality standards, processes, and metrics.
  • Design and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor key data quality indicators.
  • Provide insights and reports on data quality trends to stakeholders and senior management.
  • Support ETL and data integration projects to ensure data quality throughout the lifecycle.
  • Contribute to data governance initiatives and help define organisation-wide data quality policies.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Experience with marketing automation platforms and CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.).
  • Proficiency with data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to report on data quality metrics.
  • Familiarity with database management systems and ETL processes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Solid understanding of data governance principles and data quality best practices.
  • Awareness of industry-specific data quality standards and compliance regulations.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience working with large datasets and data warehousing environments is preferred.

Benefits

  • Hybrid Working: A flexible hybrid model, typically 3–4 days per week in one of our offices, with the option to work from home where appropriate.
  • Annual Leave: Begin your journey with 25 days of leave, increasing by one day per year up to 28 days.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Private medical coverage, discounted health plans, virtual GP access, an eye care scheme, and a comprehensive employee assistance programme, all supported by our internal Wellbeing Team.

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