Data Analyst

Data Analyst

An amazing opportunity for a recent graduate with a degree in a STEM discipline.

* £26,200 Starting Salary

* Office based - West Malling (1day a week WFH after probation)

* Must Drive - ideally due to the location of the office, unless you live very locally, free parking is provided

* Monday to Friday 8.30-5.30

My client is looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong numerical and analytical ability to join their expanding data analytics team.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, keen to learn new skills, have an interest in coding, a self-motivated problem solver, analytically thinking, efficient, with strong inter-personal skills and a can-do attitude who is committed to meeting deadlines whilst producing high quality work.

Strong Excel skills essential, an understanding / knowledge of SQL would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

* Query data from the company database using Microsoft SQL Server Management studio.

* Clean data to remove any erroneous data points that could potentially impact the conclusions drawn from the data set.

* Perform initial analysis to assess the quality of data.

* Organise the data into a format that is readable and understandable for other teams within the company, using tools to visualise the data if required.

* Prepare reports based on analysis.

* Use an analytical mindset to carry out tasks which may not involve data analysis in other areas of the company when required.

* Assist and support the team with data requirements.

* Use coding language skills to collate and manipulate data i.e. Python.

Skills and Experience

* Strong academic background, ideally, educated to degree level in a STEM subject.

* Strong Microsoft Excel experience with the ability to organise and clean data using skills such as functions and pivot tables.

* Experience using SQL an advantage, an interest in coding

* Self-educating, curious and pragmatic, solution-oriented mind-set.

* Experience in a previous data analyst role and in Python would be beneficial.

* Participates as a team member, able to plan and prioritise.

* Able to communicate facts and concepts so they can be easily interpreted and understood by others.

* Listens to instructions and passes on information as directed.

* Strong attention to detail and accuracy

BENEFITS

* Industry leading AXA backed Private Health Care with no excess.

* Generous Pension contributions of 4%.

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

* Death in service.

* Social events (should you wish to be sociable).

* Dress down Fridays once a month.

* Supported Training and a CPD track.

* Free Parking.

* Black Tie Christmas party and Summer Teambuilding events.

* Yearly salary review.

* Generous bonus scheme.

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