People Data Analyst - FTC

What you'll bring to the team

 

A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be.

 

Due to continuing growth and development of Merlin’s attractions and brands on a global scale, we are looking for a People Data Analyst to join our Group People team on a 9-month fixed-term basis. The role will be based at our Basingstoke office, with our London and Poole offices also available base locations. 

 

We’re looking for People Data Analysts to support our Transformation Programme, ensuring accurate data handling, analysis, and reporting to drive organisational change.

 

What you'll do;

✅ Data Management & Reporting – Maintain, update, and analyse Excel data to support transformation initiatives.🔒 Data Security & Compliance – Ensure data integrity, manage access, and uphold compliance with Data Protection standards.📊 Data Ownership & Stakeholder Support – Assist People teams in using data effectively, providing guidance where needed.⚙️ Data Quality & Troubleshooting – Perform quality checks, correct errors, and maintain data accuracy.💡 Continuous Improvement – Recommend enhancements to optimise data structures and processes.

 

 

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience within a data-focussed role
• Experience of handling sensitive personal data
• Experience of working with employee data would be an advantage
• Experience working for a global company is preferred (including managing different time zones)
• Medium-to-advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Excel skills must include copy/paste, IF and OR statements (e.g. sumifs and countifs), INDEXMATCH, dropdowns, pivot tables, conditional formatting, vlookups, creating formulas, managing large data sets for analytics, etc.  Macros would be an advantage
• A strong focus on data integrity and accuracy
• Attention to detail and the ability to present data in a manner which is clear and easy to understand
• Ability to work with challenging and disparate data sources
• Competent in use of all standard MS Office suite including Powerpoint
• Excellent professional and personal manner, including sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Discretion and sensitivity, for handling personal and sensitive data and maintaining confidentiality   
• Ability to develop relationships and provide responsive support for stakeholders
• Resilience, flexibility and energy to be effective in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills and knows when to escalate issues
• Ability to apply an organised and systematic approach to accomplishing project deliverables

Benefits

We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, an Enjoy the Ride pass which entitles you and 5 loved ones unlimited entry into your regional attractions, 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO, plus lots more!

 

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at Recruitment@Merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

 

Pay Range

Compensation between GBP £35,000.00/Yr.-GBP £45,000.00/Yr.