Data Analyst

Role: Data Analyst - 12 Month FTC Location: Manchester (Hybrid/Office-based) Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum Sector: IT Managed Services

Overview

We are working with a growing IT Managed Services provider who are looking to appoint a Data Analyst to join their data team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is well suited to someone with 1-2 years' experience who is looking to further develop their technical and analytical skills within a supportive, technology-driven environment.

The successful candidate will support the analysis of internal operational data and customer-linked datasets, helping the business gain meaningful insights and improve decision-making.

You will work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring data is accurate, well-structured, and presented in a clear and accessible way.

Key Responsibilities

* Support the analysis of internal and customer-related datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities* Design, build, and maintain reports and dashboards using Power BI* Write and maintain SQL queries to support reporting and analytical requirements* Assist in the development and maintenance of ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory* Contribute to data warehousing initiatives, supporting data accuracy and consistency* Translate business requirements into clear reports and visualisations* Help maintain data quality, governance, and security best practices* Collaborate with internal teams to support data-driven decision making

Essential Skills & Experience

* 1-2 years' experience in a Data Analyst or similar analytical role* Working knowledge of SQL, including:* Writing queries with joins* Basic query optimisation* Exposure to CTEs and window functions* Hands-on experience with Power BI, including:* Building reports and dashboards* Basic data modelling (relationships, star schema awareness)* Creating DAX measures and calculations* Some experience or exposure to Azure Data Factory or similar ETL tools* Understanding of data warehousing concepts* Ability to analyse datasets and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders* Strong analytical mindset with good problem-solving skills

Desirable (Not Essential)

* Experience within an IT Managed Services or technology-focused organisation* Exposure to Azure data platforms such as Azure SQL or Synapse* Awareness of data governance, compliance, or data quality principles

What's on Offer

* Salary up to £28,000* 12-month fixed-term contract with hands-on exposure to modern data tools* Opportunity to develop skills in Power BI, SQL, and Azure technologies* Supportive team environment with scope for learning and progression