Data Analyst

Are you a Data Analyst looking to lead our data transformation?

Do you have the expertise of taking a business on a journey to maturing its data landscape?

Are you looking for an opportunity offering growth and progression as we grow our data function?

This is a newly created role where you will be at the forefront of our data journey. Collaborating closely with our Digital & Change Service team as we define and shape our data landscape, documenting every step of our journey towards maturity. Your expertise will be invaluable as we navigate this transformative phase to meet our evolving needs.

You will lead the way in data integration laying the groundwork for our systems to operate harmoniously throughout our maturity journey. You'll be used to be working in ambiguity and have a keen eye for detail and knack for data modelling and governance.

Your role

You'll collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to dive deep into our data sources, destinations, and transformations, crafting comprehensive documentation that serves as our roadmap to success. With your expertise, you'll support Architecture in shaping transformation and integration activities, developing solutions that align with both technical and business requirements.

But it's not just about the technicalities your passion for promoting best practices and upholding data governance standards will be crucial. You'll develop data quality processes, monitoring adherence and proactively resolving any issues that may arise.

You'll be the driving force behind creating and maintaining integration documentation, ensuring smooth data flow across systems. Leveraging your data modelling skills, you'll design frameworks that empower our Change Delivery team to build and maintain end-to-end data solutions in line with our overarching data strategy.

About You

• Experience in many areas of Data Governance and Management including policies and frameworks, data catalogues dictionaries and models, data quality, meta data management and master data management.
• Proficient in database management, integration design, and data modelling techniques, including SQL, UML, and object-oriented modelling.
• Experienced in managing large-scale development projects with a data emphasis, utilizing agile and waterfall methodologies, and familiarity with MDM, ETL, and CRM systems.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive attitude and ability to collaborate effectively within teams to drive digital strategies forward.

Your benefits

If flexible working is important to you, then look no further! At Stepchange we are proud of our culture and our commitment to flexible working. This role is based in our Leeds city centre office (currently working 2 days a month in the office and the rest from home)

You will also get an excellent benefits package including;-

• 24 days annual leave (this increases by one day per year up to a maximum of 5 additional days plus bank holidays & an additional day off for your birthday)
• The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
• Group pension & Group Company Life Assurance
• Westfield Health cash plan with employee discounts in high street shops
• Vitality at Work health and wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are incredibly important to us; we have a culture of belonging. We're always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce to ensure we can provide the best service possible for everyone. It's not just about the professional experience you bring - we're interested in who you are and your potential. If there's an adjustment to our recruitment process that would help you to be your best, speak to our team and they'll be happy to help.