Data Analyst

Join Ofwat's Data Strategy Team as a Data Analyst

Office Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) with hybrid working

About Us

We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Our work has genuine significance - no other organisation does the work we do. It's unique and meaningful: keeping our water flowing; ensuring water bills don't cost a penny more than needed; holding water companies to account. Come and work at the source of everyday life.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Analyst to join our expanding Data Strategy team as part of our plans to upgrade and modernise our data platform through our dedicated programme - Programme Ocean.

The Data Strategy team within the directorate is integral to Ofwat's vision and strategy for the sector, leading on the data strategy and on providing high quality insights into sector and company performance. The Data Strategy team seeks to shape how data is used through the delivery of the data strategy, providing teams with practical solutions that result in efficiencies, enhanced visibility & access to data as well as effective decision making & insights. They also lead on the development of a new data platform.

This is a great opportunity to work with leading cloud technology and help change the way data is used in the public sector. We have embarked on an ambitious data modernisation programme using modern and evolving technology, to maximise the value of data and insights to Ofwat

To find more details about the role and deliverables please click Apply.

About You

Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post:

1. Technical Expertise: 3 years' experience in applying statistical methods, data models and undertaking data analysis.
2. Experience as a Data Analyst or similar role within a complex organisational or data environment.
3. Experience in working with Data visualisation tools including working with Power BI.
4. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, SQL or similar, and working with cloud-based platforms.
5. A working knowledge of data governance and quality assurance principles and experience managing data throughout the data lifecycle.
6. Experience in analysing and modelling large amounts of complex information to produce innovative and automated solutions.
7. Proven ability to undertake research and present findings.
8. Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to concisely explain complex analysis and issues to non-technical audiences.
9. Ability to work effectively to collaborate with teams across the organisation to understand data requirements.

Why You Should Join Us:

• Meaningful Impact: You will be joining a team with a sense of mission at its core aiming to build a lasting legacy for future generations by securing our long-term water resilience.
• Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration.
• Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our London or Birmingham offices.
• Fantastic employer pension contribution of nearly 30%.
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave.
• Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership.
• Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies.
• Up to 3 volunteering days per year.
• Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work.
• Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life.

Follow the link to Apply for full details about the role, please ensure you have submitted your Applications in full before the below deadline.

Closing date: 23.55 on 15 June 2025.