Junior Data Analyst

Thubelisha
Northampton
2 days ago
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Overview

#BelongWithUs


Come and join us as an enthusiastic and focused Junior Data Analyst and be part of a hugely successful and friendly commercial team.


The Role

Are you looking to launch your career in data science or business intelligence with a market-leading brand? We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Data Analyst to join our Data Management team. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving data enrichment and process improvement within our Product Information Management (PIM) system.


As an essential part of our digital evolution, you will utilize AI integration and automation tools like Google Apps Script to streamline complex product workflows. You will leverage BigQuery, SQL fundamentals, and advanced Google Sheets modelling to manage data quality and enhance reporting efficiency. If you are passionate about data manipulation, data visualisation in tools like Looker Studio, and providing actionable category insights, this is the perfect opportunity to champion "best in class" data standards in a fast-paced environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Champion "Best in class" product information by supporting category colleagues and collaborating with digital teams.
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities using AI and Google Apps Script to improve internal efficiency.
  • Manage reporting workflows through the expert application of BigQuery, SQL, and complex data modelling.
  • Provide administrative support for data management requests and assist the Data Quality & Insights Manager with departmental tasks.
  • Enhance product data accuracy through continuous data manipulation and category insight analysis.

We have a long track record of investing in our colleagues who have joined us and progressed their careers further by moving into higher opportunities, so if you bring your drive and enthusiasm we will invest heavily in your self-development and career progression! This is a hybrid-based opportunity with true flexibility to work from home, but you should be within commutable distance of our office in Crick, Northamptonshire.


You

You are a proactive, analytically-minded professional with a keen eye for detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Educated to A-Level or NVQ L4 standard (or equivalent), you possess a strong foundation in SQL and intermediate data cleaning techniques. You are a professional communicator who can build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and construct clear, data-backed arguments. A true team player with a pragmatic, delivery-focused approach, you bring both technical savvy in Google Analytics or BigQuery and the sense of humour needed to flourish within our unique Highbourne culture. Please note, a Full UK driving licence is essential for this role.


Skills And Competencies

  • Highly competent in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and Microsoft Office. Experience with SQL fundamentals, BigQuery, and Google Analytics is essential.
  • Proven ability to perform autonomous data analysis with a keen eye for attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Looker Studio to transform complex data sets into easy-to-understand visual insights.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to construct clear arguments and speak confidently with diverse stakeholders.
  • A pragmatic and delivery-focused approach to identifying bottlenecks and implementing process improvements.

Us

From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! Were proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and were super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.


Benefits Package And Cultural Environment

  • Bonus
  • Discounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailers
  • Life assurance
  • Extended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and more
  • Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each other
  • Complete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages development
  • Financial education and loans
  • Flexible working options
  • A business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true self
  • And more!

#BelongWithUs


Were passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We dont want you to fit our culture, we want you to enrich it.


We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.


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