Data Analyst

Job Title: Data Analyst / BI Analyst

Location: Hybrid

Starting Salary: £27,000 - £35,000

About Us: Evolution HTD is an innovative hire, train, deploy organisation headquartered in Warrington, UK. We specialise in building data capabilities within the insurance sector. Our HTD Programme is a fixed 2-year commitment between Evolution and the data consultant, where customers have the option to hire the consultant permanently at the end of the agreed deployment period.

Why Evolution: 🔥 Dynamic Data Opportunities: Immerse yourself in hands-on experiences working directly with data projects for one or more organisations within our impressive client portfolio. Tackle challenging data visualisation projects that will enhance your skills, broaden your network, and equip you with the tools to excel in data analysis and deployment.

📚 Ongoing Data Learning: Your journey begins with intensive training in data technologies, but the learning is continuous. Over several years, you will engage in ongoing education, obtaining industry-recognised qualifications tailored to your abilities, including Data Analysis, Data Visualisation, Advanced Analytical Techniques, and more.

🎓 Mentoring and Coaching: Thrive under the guidance of our seasoned data experts and Technical Trainers. Leverage their expertise to advance your career path in the data field.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilise Power BI and SQL to analyse data, create reports, and deliver actionable insights to support business decision-making. Familiarity with Tableau and Python is a plus.
• Process Optimisation: Analyse and document workflows, processes, and data interactions to identify opportunities for improvement and operational efficiency.
• Dashboard Development: Design and develop interactive dashboards in Power BI to visualise data trends and support business objectives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with key stakeholders to gather requirements, set expectations, and ensure alignment between business needs and technical deliverables.
• Requirements Documentation: Translate business requirements into detailed technical documentation, user stories, or functional backlogs for development teams.
• Support Agile Development: Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and stand-ups, to ensure timely delivery of data-related projects.
• Quality Assurance: Validate data accuracy in reports and dashboards, ensuring outputs meet business and stakeholder expectations.

Requirements

Experience:

• 2-3 years of experience as a BI/Data Analyst, with hands-on experience in Power BI and SQL. Experience in Tableau or Python is a bonus.

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Power BI for building reports and dashboards.
• Solid SQL skills for querying, transforming, and analysing data.
• Experience with data visualisation best practices and tools.
• Familiarity with Agile project management tools such as JIRA or Confluence is advantageous.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the capacity to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Business, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.