? Job Ad: Analytics Engineer (6-Month Initial Contract)

Role: Analytics Engineer

Location: Hybrid London

Contract Length: 6-Month Initial Contract (likely extension)

Client: A large insurance company

Industry Preference: Financial Services or Insurance experience strongly preferred

?? About the Role

We are supporting a large insurance company in hiring a skilled Analytics Engineer for a 6-month initial contract. Youll join a data function operating with modern engineering practices, helping to build robust, well-tested, scalable analytics models that power key decision-making across the business.

?? What Youll Be Doing

• Build, test, and maintain analytics models using dbt Core, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
• Create comprehensive dbt tests and documentation to support transparency and quality.
• Collaborate with the team through Git-based workflows (branches, PRs, code reviews).
• Partner with analysts to convert business needs into scalable, production-ready data models.
• Develop and maintain dbt models on on-prem MSSQL environments.
• Use Python for data transformation, automation, and workflow improvements.
• Uphold data quality, modular design, and analytics engineering best practices.
• Continuously optimise data pipelines and support enhancements to the wider analytics infrastructure.

?? What Were Looking For

• Strong hands-on experience with dbt Core (modelling, testing, documentation).
• Skilled in building models for on-prem Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL).
• Excellent SQL skills with a focus on performance optimisation.
• Solid Python experience in data or analytics engineering contexts.
• Comfortable working in Git-based, collaborative engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, dimensional modelling, ELT/ETL.
• Clear communicator with strong documentation habits.
• Ability to work closely with non-technical stakeholders.

? Industry Preference

Because of the nature and regulatory environment of the client, we are especially interested in candidates from:

• Insurance (highly preferred)
• Financial Services

Such backgrounds tend to align strongly with the systems, data models, and governance structures used by the client.

?? Nice to Have

• experience with BI tools (Power BI, etc.)
• Exposure to CI/CD for analytics engineering
• Familiarity with data governance and security concepts

?? Why Join Us?

• Work with a large, established insurance organisation undergoing meaningful data modernisation
• Collaborate with a high-performing, engineering-led data team
• Highly extendable contract with ongoing project pipeline
• Opportunity to influence core data models used across the business

Job Title: Data Analytics Engineer

Location: London, UK

Job Type: Contract

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Role Overview:

As a Market Research Telephone Interviewer at Ipsos, your primary responsibility will be to conduct telephone interviews with business customers from various sectors. doing varied shifts. You will engage participants in their native language, utilising your communication skills to collect detailed, nuanced feedback that supports our clients’ business strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct interviews over the phone using scripted questionnaires.
• Capture high-quality data and feedback from participants.
• Utilise language skills to communicate effectively in participants’ native languages.
• Ensure each interaction is conducted professionally and ethically.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Fluent in Italian (additional languages are advantageous).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable using a computer
• A laptop or PC running Windows 10 or above, with a working camera for our interactive training sessions.
• A USB headset with a microphone for crystal-clear conversation

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive training to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge.
• Flexible working schedule with the ability to work from home or from our offices in London (Angel) and Edinburgh
• Opportunity to work with a globally renowned engineering client…
• Ongoing, long-term work opportunities, subject to performance

Ready to Begin Your Ipsos Journey? Join our team of dynamic Market Research Interviewers! Apply today and transform work into a rewarding experience.

Your new company

I am currently supporting a leading Hospitality Group looking for a Finance Systems Analyst to join their team. You’ll be responsible for administrating all financial systems and lead the ongoing maintenance, alongside supporting the wider finance function with FP&A, reporting and analysis support. Your new roleYou will be responsible for:

• Ownership of administrating financial systems and ongoing system maintenance
• Identify opportunities to automate the current systems & procedures
• Business partner with finance team & wider business
• Implementation of new upgrades or enhancements
• Troubleshooting support
• Systems improvement
• Supporting audit
• Ad hoc finance projects and analysis

What you’ll need to succeed

You’ll be a Qualified / Finalist level accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) with strong systems experience. You’ll ideally come from the hospitality sector, however if you’re a strong systems analyst/accountant from another sector please do still apply. If coming from the hospitality sector, they are open to candidates who aren’t in a solely systems role but have had exposure to system implementation / improvement / automation / data migration etc. What you’ll get in returnThis is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a growing business in a role that will expose you to many key areas of finance. You’ll work amongst impressive finance leaders who will support your development and professional growth. This business offers a competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 + benefits.What you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Please note this is a training course and fees apply

Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Data Analysis?

If you are detail orientated, perceptive, organised, competent, analytical and can communicate well with those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Data Analyst

We do this using our specialised Data Analyst career programme which looks to assist and place qualified candidates into a career pathway in Data Analysis.

Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience Data Analyst as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles.

Demand for Data Analysts has grown 20% year on year with experienced analysts easily commanding salaries of 50k+. All business decisions rely on data to ensure correct business decisions are made and therefore the role of the data analyst in the new digital world has become essential for business owners.

Below are current average salaries in the sector for lower-level positions and fully trained Data Analysts:

• Junior Data Analyst - 30,000
• Data Analyst - 50,000
• Business Data Analyst - 67,500
• Data Analytics Analyst - 80,000
• Business Analysts - 60,000

Using our experience in providing data analysis and business analysis training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in Data Analysis.

The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK/European and International Data Analysis sector.

Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers.

Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below.

Step 1 - CompTIA Data+ Qualification

The first step is completing the CompTIA Data+ Qualification accredited by CompTIA.

This professional international industry-recognised qualification teaches you the essential skills of a Data Analyst. You will cover skills such as data mining, manipulating data, visualising data, and reporting on data.

Study time for the qualification is approximately 30 hours and qualification is achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam.

The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools.

You will be provided with access to a tutor and a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam.

This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a data analyst.

Step 2 - Data Administration Training

Data is extracted using various method which are normally IT driven.

Therefore, we will provide you with access to the following additional courses to ensure you are suitably employable as a data analyst.

• Microsoft excel - to expert level.
• Learn SQL - the programming language used for extracting data from more complex databases.
• Learn Python 3 - Python 3 is a simple to use programming language used by many analysts.
• Learn Tableau - Tableu is a tool which analysts use to build visually appealing dashboards for complex data making it easier for stakeholders to comprehend.

Study time for these courses is approximately 30-60 hours and qualification is achieved through completion of the course with no exam.

Step 3 - Business Analysis Foundation

Business Analysts and Data Analysts often work very closely together and indeed many Data Analysts become Business Analysts and vice versa.

Adding a Business Analyst Foundation certificate will make you much more employable and enable you to cross over into business analyst roles and hybrid roles. Business Analysis Foundation accredited by the BCS (The British Computer Society also known as the Chartered Institute of IT).

Study time for this course is approximately 15 hours and qualification is achieved through an online BCS exam.

Step 4 - Recruitment Support

Now you are qualified for an entry level data analyst position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first a suitable role based on your new qualifications and any other experience you may have.

We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.8 Trustscore on Trustpilot.

Our Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector.

They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need.

Our money back guarantee

If after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams.

However, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months.

Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped.

What Now?

To accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 1 year. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front.

Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Data Analyst Career aspirations.

Technical Data Engineer / Analyst | Contract | Azure | 6 months | Hybrid | Outside IR35 | £425 - £475 | Nottingham | We’re supporting a major data transformation programme and looking for a Technical Data Analyst to help migrate legacy systems into a modern Azure data platform. This is a hybrid role 3 days a week in the Nottingham office which is none negotiable. This is a ideal role for someone who is looking for hands on experience with Azure analytics tools and thrives in a data heavy environment. What you'll be doing: Analysing, understanding, and documenting legacy data structures Supporting data model mapping from old systems into the new Azure platform Validating migrated datasets for accuracy and completeness Creating reporting assets and dashboards using Power BI Working with engineers to identify data issues, test pipeline outputs, and improve overall data quality Key Skills Strong SQL skills and experience working with Azure‑hosted datasets Power BI reporting/dashboards creation Python experience Exposure to Azure Data Lake, Databricks, or Data Factory is beneficial If this is a role that suits your skill set, you are immediately available and can work 3 days a week in the office near Nottingham then please apply for the attached job or send your CV to (url removed). Technical Data Engineer / Analyst | Contract | Azure | 6 months | Hybrid | Outside IR35 | £425 - £475 | Nottingham

Graduate PPC Executive Google Ads Analyst

Location: Hybrid with 2 days per week in our Altrincham office
Salary: £27,000-£30,000 per annum dependent on experience
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

What s on offer:

We think we ve built a great place to work, where every individual feels rewarded for the effort they put in. Enjoy this along with:

• Salary of £27,000 to £30,000 DOE
• Quarterly bonus based on team performance
• Hybrid working - 2 days a week in office
• Flexitime
• 27 days annual leave
• Plus your Birthday off
• Mental Wellbeing Bupa EAP programme available
• Altrincham - 100 yards from Stamford Park, rich people and 1bn Cavapoos
• Dark Horse will carbon offset your role with The Dark Forest (10k Tree Target)
• Working in an amazing team - learning from some fantastic people

About Us:

Dark Horse is a fast-growing performance marketing agency specialising in PPC, Paid Social, SEO and Digital PR. We want to make a difference to our clients and employees through results and recognition.

We offer a great career path working with some of the top professionals in the industry. We are recruiting for our next Graduate PPC Exec to join the growing PPC team.

We have one aim Build and scale the best PPC team in the country. We are already a Google Premier Partner and have 80 years of experience in the team. This is a chance to learn from the best.

Job Role:

Reporting directly to the Head of PPC you first will complete our proven training programme that ultimately gets you to a level where you will be responsible for the success of, and communication with, a portfolio of PPC accounts. Once ready, you will:

• Assist in managing PPC campaigns on Google Ads and Microsoft Ads
• Analyse campaign performance and recommend improvements
• Deliver monthly client reports and share insights
• Communicate directly with your clients including emails and scheduled Teams calls
• Continually develop your PPC knowledge through, testing, running experiments and sharing learnings

Key skills:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant field (Marketing, Business, Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Psychology, or similar)
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Have commercial awareness and understand the accountability of managing client budgets
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Ambitious
• Mad Excel skills (preferred)
• Knowledge or previous experience of Google Ads (preferred)

This role is perfect for someone looking to develop a career in PPC with hands-on training and development opportunities. This is about being a voice and vital central cog in the business. Learning from incredible colleagues and being fast-tracked to a huge skill set and an enhanced career.

This is a hybrid role based in Altrincham. No remote applications.

No Agencies Please

Job Title: Demand Planner
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 8:30am 4:30pm

Compass Point Recruitment is partnering with a rapidly growing business in Suffolk, who are seeking an experienced Demand Planner to support both UK and European production operations. This is a pivotal role within the supply chain team, responsible for forecasting, inventory management, and ensuring materials are available to meet customer demand efficiently.

We’re looking for someone analytical, proactive, and confident in decision-making, with a service oriented mindset and the ability to work collaboratively across functions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop accurate demand forecasts across finished goods, raw materials, and packaging to support production and inventory planning.
• Collaborate with global S&OP teams to align demand, maintain performance metrics, and ensure inventory levels are accurate.
• Coordinate imports from internal and external suppliers and manage stock transactions across UK and European sites.
• Monitor inventory to maintain operational efficiency and financial sustainability.
• Support production planning activities to ensure materials are available to meet customer demand and production schedules.
• Prepare regular analysis and performance reports for management, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Identify products approaching expiry and work with global teams on rework, redistribution, or utilisation strategies to minimise waste.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and operations teams to optimise processes and resolve supply chain issues.
• Maintain accurate planning data within ERP/MRP systems to ensure data integrity.
• Contribute insights and recommendations in weekly and monthly planning meetings.

Experience & Skills Required:

• 5+ years’ experience in demand planning, supply chain, or production planning , ideally within a multi-site or high-volume manufacturing environment, ideally within FMCG
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) is desirable but not essential.
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting, S&OP, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working across functions, cultures, and international teams.
• Proactive and experienced in contributing to or leading continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Kaizen).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis tools).
• Knowledge of import processes, customs requirements, or international supply chain operations is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for progression within a growing company
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Training and professional development opportunities

If you’re a data-driven planner looking to make a real impact on supply chain performance and production efficiency, this is an excellent opportunity. Apply today!

Payroll & HR Systems Manager

Hybrid Working Competitive Salary + Benefits

A Pivotal Opportunity to Shape Payroll & People Systems

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing UK business that forms part of a successful international group. With a strong presence across the foodservice, hospitality and retail sectors, the organisation combines global capability with local expertise and is committed to operational excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

The business is currently implementing a new HR and payroll system, making this a key moment to join. The Payroll & HR Systems Manager will play a central role in embedding the new system, optimising processes, strengthening reporting capability and ensuring a smooth transition across the organisation.

This is a genuine opportunity to shape how payroll and people systems operate for the future.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Systems Manager to take ownership of end-to-end UK payroll operations while leading the optimisation and development of payroll and HR systems.

This is a high-impact role responsible for ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, compliantly and efficiently, while driving system improvements and strengthening cross-functional processes across HR, Finance and IT.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the accurate and timely delivery of monthly UK payroll
• Ensure full compliance with HMRC regulations, PAYE, NI, statutory payments and pension auto-enrolment
• Manage year-end processes including P60s, P11Ds and reconciliations
• Oversee payroll and HR systems, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance
• Drive system improvements, upgrades and integrations
• Partner with Finance, HR and IT teams to ensure seamless data flow and reporting
• Provide payroll reporting, analytics and insights to senior leadership
• Act as the key point of contact for payroll queries and external providers
• Maintain robust controls, documentation and audit readiness

About You

You are a detail-oriented payroll professional with strong systems expertise and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

You will bring:

• Proven experience managing end-to-end UK payroll
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience managing payroll and/or HR systems (system implementation experience highly desirable)
• Advanced Excel capability
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Experience leading system improvements or implementations
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• CIPP qualification (desirable)
• Experience within a multi-site or international organisation (advantageous)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working options
• Opportunity to shape payroll and HR systems during a major implementation
• Collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking environment
• The stability and backing of a global group with a strong UK footprint

Location: Somerset Energy & Innovation Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset with hybrid working
Status: Contract (renewable) - Inside IR35
All-inclusive rates

Reports to: Cost Manager

Morson Edge are delighted to offer an opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Cost Engineer to join our client’s established Team for work on a major infrastructure Project in Somerset. Contract role (renewable) - inside IR 35. All-inclusive rates.

Scope

• The role of Cost Engineer is to work within the Cost and Forecasting team across the project following the Cost and Forecasting strategy uniformly across the project.
• They will work with other members of the Cost and Forecasting team supporting the implementation of Cost and Forecasting specific processes and framework.
• They will follow all governance arrangements for the Cost and Forecasting team providing effective reporting of Cost and Forecasting information in a timely and accurate manner.

Principal Accountabilities
Team:

• Produce and maintain accurate cost and forecast data in alignment with the Cost Breakdown Structure or Work Breakdown Structure (CBS/WBS)
• Accurately maintain all Cost and Forecast data for their area of responsibility within the Cost and Forecast software system e.g. EcoSys, SAP
• Co-ordinate and produce Cost and Forecasting reports to a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time- related drivers and performance issues
• Assist in the Trend & Change process, including analysis at Project level, generating performance indicators and providing feedback on areas of risk and opportunities.
• Delivers clear and concise insights to support robust decision-making utilising commercial and technical information to influence decisions.
• Analytical support for Senior Cost Engineers through robust analysis and interpretation of technical, financial, and performance data to facilitate prioritisation and any necessary actions.
• Applying fundamental project and business project controls principles and interfaces with wider management processes.
• Help promote and embed a culture of good governance, risk awareness and compliance across the organisation.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of project controls methodologies and techniques.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy of outputs and validity of quality data.
• Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effectively communicates complex issues and concepts (unique insights) in simple ways, to both technical and non- technical audiences.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• High standard of interpersonal skills
• Collaboration with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of HND or equivalent qualification in project management, project controls, engineering, or another related field
• Experience in a Project Management environment
• Demonstrable experience of working in a project controls discipline.
• Experience of working on a major construction project is desirable but not necessary
• Experience of working in the Nuclear Industry is desirable but not necessary

Tools and Software
The job holder may will be expected to use the following (or equivalent) software tools:

• Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Teamcenter (Document Control).
• EcoSys (Cost, Changes, Earned Value Management).
• Power BI (Business Intelligence Analytics).
• SAP (Financial).

One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a Data Management Support - (Aircraft Maintenance CAMO Data Support). This role is fully remote but candidate need to be within 45 min commute of Brize Norton as per Client's request due to the on call element of the role. CONTRACTOR MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR BPSS MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA - Aerospace manufacturing - Manufacturing Process capture and document creation - Technical areas o Aerospace Primary Structure Composite (carbon fibre) Composite wing manufacture Composite primary structure - curing/co-bonding Inspection methods Manufacturing methods Metallic Treatments Inspection Methods Mechanical assembly and drilling (metallic/composite) Assembly Machining Structural adhesives Paints Sealants Shift Pattern Early shift: 7:00 am to 15:00 pm Central shift: 9:00 am to 17.00 pm Late shift: 12:30 am to 20:00 pm Primary shift: 20:00 pm to 7:00 am. Only need to go to the office if an A/C lands. Weekend shift: Currently from 07:00 Saturday morn to 07:00 Monday morn Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Business Intelligence Developer to join a data and analytics team. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical expertise in Power BI, Microsoft Business Intelligence tools, SQL, and DAX, who is passionate about transforming data into actionable insights.

As a BI Developer, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing business intelligence systems that support data-driven decision-making across the organisation. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver scalable, high-quality reporting and analytics solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Business Intelligence solutions and reporting systems.
• Build interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Develop robust data models to support analytics and reporting requirements.
• Write efficient queries and stored procedures using SQL.
• Develop calculations and measures using DAX to support advanced analytics.
• Integrate data from multiple sources using Microsoft Business Intelligence tools.
• Ensure data accuracy, performance optimisation, and governance of BI solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Support and enhance existing BI systems, ensuring reliability and scalability.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Business Intelligence Developer or similar BI/analytics role.
• Strong expertise in Power BI, including dashboard and report development.
• Extensive experience with SQL for querying, transformation, and optimisation.
• Strong knowledge of DAX for building complex calculations and measures.
• Experience with Microsoft Business Intelligence stack (e.g., SSIS, SSAS, SSRS).
• Solid understanding of data modelling, including star and snowflake schemas.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical BI solutions.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with data warehouses or data lake architectures.
• Knowledge of ETL processes and data integration.
• Experience with Azure data services or cloud-based BI platforms.
• Understanding of data governance and best practices in data management.

Job Specification: Business Analyst - Bulk Purchase Annuities (BPA)Location: Edinburgh (2-3 days per week onsite) Duration: 6 months (ASAP start) Fully Loaded BMR: £350 per day IR35: Inside IR35

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join the Bulk Purchase Annuities (BPA) BA Team, consisting of eight BAs. The successful candidate will support requirements gathering and process analysis for the BPA Buy-Out Stage as part of a new BPA administration platform implementation, as well as future scheme migrations.This role requires strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and solid experience within pensions and UK regulatory reporting environments.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements & Analysis

• Lead and facilitate requirements gathering from business SMEs related to administration workflows and reporting needs.
• Develop clear and concise user stories, acceptance criteria, and process maps.
• Conduct detailed requirements analysis and ensure traceability across project artefacts.
• Apply strong SQL skills for data interrogation, validation, and analysis.
• Develop and refine data models to support operational and reporting processes.

Delivery & Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with the third-party administration platform vendor, participating in refinement sessions to support progression into development.
• Manage and maintain user stories, backlog items, and progress tracking using Azure DevOps.
• Work with internal test teams to ensure knowledge transfer and alignment on acceptance criteria.
• Support business readiness activities by producing ‘to-be’ procedures and operational documentation.

Regulatory & Reporting

• Apply expertise in UK regulatory reporting, ensuring processes and requirements align to relevant standards and frameworks.
• Support the design and validation of reporting outputs for regulatory compliance.

Required Experience

• Strong Business Analysis background with full lifecycle experience.
• Expertise in:
• Requirements gathering
• Process mapping
• SQL (advanced level)
• Data modelling
• Experience in Pensions, specifically Defined Benefit (DB) schemes.
• Experience with UK Regulatory Reporting frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially when working across internal teams and third-party vendors.
• Experience using Azure DevOps for user story and backlog management.

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I am proud to be partnering with this elite motor racing business that is seeking a HR Systems Analyst to join their team.

HR Systems Analyst

Location: Biggin Hill, Kent

I am seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Systems Analyst to join my clients HR Systems team. This role will play a critical part in maintaining, optimising and evolving their Workday platform to support both day-to-day HR operations and broader strategic initiatives.

The successful candidate will ensure system integrity, support users across the business and continuously enhance the Workday environment. In addition, the role holder will contribute to key transformation initiatives, including a project to implement a solution for contingent workforce management.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Workday expertise who enjoys improving systems, working with stakeholders and driving continuous improvement across HR technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain and enhance Workday across multiple modules including HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent Optimisation, Learning, Help, Journeys, Recruiting, Candidate Engagement and HiredScore.
• Support the contingent workforce management project, including sourcing and implementing a system solution for the administration of contractors.
• Gather and analyse business requirements to design, test and deploy effective Workday solutions.
• Collaborate with HR, IT and external partners to implement new functionality, resolve system issues and deliver upgrades.
• Manage user access and security roles, ensuring compliance with internal governance and audit requirements.
• Analyse HR data and develop custom reports and dashboards to support insight and decision-making.
• Support Workday-related projects, including integrations with third-party systems.
• Provide training and guidance to system users to promote effective adoption and best practice.
• Maintain documentation including system configurations, user guides and training materials.
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities for automation, optimisation and data improvements.
• Perform data uploads using Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs).
• Support the deployment and testing of Workday’s bi-annual system releases.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum three years’ experience in an HRIS or HR Systems Analyst role, ideally within a Workday environment.
• Strong understanding of Workday security, business processes and reporting tools.
• Experience supporting system integrations and collaborating with technical teams and third-party AMS providers.
• Degree in HR, Business, Computer Science or a related discipline (2:1 or above).
• Ideally holds a Workday Pro certification in areas such as HCM, Security, Reporting, Payroll, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking or Recruiting.
• Knowledge of contingent workforce management requirements, including regulations such as IR35.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies.
• Experience supporting audit and compliance processes, including SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) controls.

We are helping a FTSE 100 consumer health company recruit an Head of Marketing Mix Modelling The project/initiative name MMM includes all work pertaining to improving media spend coverage of Marketing Mix Modelling from 65% to 80% through availability of Marketing Mix Models (in-house and outsourced to a modelling partner). Multiple squads are part of the MMM initiative and loosely ladder up into the follow different areas: - Modelling. - Data Ingestion & automation. - Internalisation of external developed architecture. - Visualisation. Background - As we continue to increase the coverage of MMM via our internally built capability, we require a MMM SME to aid the Business Units (BUs) translate modelling results into actionable insights to realise value. - We require a seasoned MMM professional with extensive CPG/Consumer health experience to scope MMM deliveries, deliver model results and work with local stakeholders to provide actionable insights with immediate impact. Scope - Work with local stakeholders to scope MMM deliveries (including what data to include and aligning on the scope of the models). - Once the Data Scientists have complete models, deliver these models to the local stakeholders in the PowerBI report, and work with local stakeholders to provide actionable insights that have aide realising the value from the tool (eg by optimising the media mix). - Over 2025, deliver 25 BMCs models (phased quarterly). - Track value realisation with the aim to show a 5% increase in ROI from media spend. Capability - 7+ years' experience of delivering MMM to client either agency or client side. - Experience delivering models for consumer health brands. - Experience delivering models for clients with a global footprint (eg involved in projects across EMEA, APAC, US, LATAM etc. This role offers circa £750 a day inside of IR35 for an initial 12 months - full remote.

Job title: Data Strategy Manager/Data product Manager (Strategy)
Location: Bromley (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Contract Length: 12 months
Daily Rate: 650/Day
Status: Inside IR35
Working Pattern: Full Time

Are you a data enthusiast with a flair for strategic thinking? Do you thrive in regulated environments and have a passion for modern data practises? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client, a leading organisation in the IT/Financial Services sector, is looking for a Data Strategy Manager to join their dynamic team on a temporary basis.

About the Role:
As the Data Strategy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the data landscape for our client. You will lead the development of data domain strategies, ensuring a seamless end-to-end data flow design. Your collaboration across business and technology teams will drive multiple projects, align strategic objectives and enforcing governance standards. Get ready to make a significant impact!

Who You Are:

• Experience in data strategy, data product management, or data transformation
• Strong understanding of data platforms, analytics, and modern data architectures is essential.
• Global Payments domain expertise: payment rails, clearing/settlement, cross-border flows, correspondent banking, treasury/payments operations is essential
• Ability to communicate with both technical teams and business stakeholders
• Experience creating strategy documents, roadmaps, and executive presentations
• Background in strategy consulting within financial services, ideally from a Big 4 or top-tier consultancy is highly desirable.
• Certified in SAFe POPM/Architect, CDMP/DAMA, with additional cloud certifications being a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Vision Roadmaps: Define data domain strategies and modernisation pathways while co-developing roadmaps with delivery teams.
• Portfolio Intake Discovery: Assess new requests to drive data landscape simplification and governance.
• Governance Routines: Lead the adoption of target data patterns, ensuring control efficacy and compliance readiness.
• Architectural Vision PI Planning: Align enterprise blueprints with strategic enablers.
• Delivery Verticals Support: Validate Epic acceptance criteria and advise on prioritisation and trade-offs.
• Voice of Customer Use Case Capture: Serve as the strategy-layer product manager to capture and prioritise use cases for measurable value.
• Data-as-Product Advocacy: Promote shared services and champion cultural change across domains.
• Global Payments Domain Expertise: Leverage your payment rails knowledge, including ISO20022 and SWIFT MT/MX.
• Regulatory Reporting Knowledge: Navigate PSD2/Open Banking and AML/Sanctions reporting controls with ease.

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of an innovative team that values your expertise.
• Drive strategic initiatives that influence the future of data management in the financial services industry.
• Enjoy a collaborative working environment that encourages growth and development.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the world of data strategy, we want to hear from you! Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with our client!

How to Apply:
Send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.

Let’s shape the future of data together!

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Trainee Data Analyst - No Experience Needed
Build a future-proof career in Data & AI - starting today.

Artificial Intelligence runs on data - and businesses are crying out for professionals who can collect, analyse, and interpret it.

Looking for a career change? Want something analytical, structured, and financially rewarding? Or maybe you’re ready to break into tech but don’t know where to start?

Most candidates secure their first role within 1-3 months of qualifying - often sooner in major cities.

Please note this is a training course and fees apply.
Job guaranteed - complete the programme and get a job or get your money back.
Our graduates earn £30,000-£65,000+.

Why Data?

Every business decision today is backed by data. From finance and healthcare to retail and sport, organisations rely on skilled analysts to interpret information and guide strategy.

Demand for Data and AI professionals continues to grow year on year, with excellent progression opportunities:

• Junior Data Analyst - £30,000
• Data Analyst - £50,000
• Business Analyst - £60,000
• Data Scientist - £65,000+

If you’re detail-oriented, analytical, organised, and comfortable communicating insights to others, this could be the perfect career for you.

How It Works

Step 1 - Data Administration & Core Tools

Build essential, job-ready skills with practical training in:

• Microsoft Excel (to expert level)
• SQL - Extracting and querying data from databases
• Python 3 - One of the most widely used languages in data analysis
• Tableau - Creating dashboards and data visualisations

Study time: Approximately 30-60 hours
Assessment: Course completion (no formal exam)

You’ll gain hands-on experience using the same tools employers expect Data Analysts to know.

Step 2 - CompTIA Data+ Qualification

Earn the internationally recognised CompTIA Data+ certification.

This qualification covers:

• Data mining
• Data manipulation
• Data visualisation
• Reporting and interpretation

Study time: 30 hours
Assessment: 1-hour professional exam

You’ll receive tutor support, exam simulators, and a live online revision workshop before sitting your exam.

Step 3 - Business Analysis Foundation (BCS Accredited)

Data Analysts and Business Analysts work closely together - and many professionals move between both roles.

You’ll complete the Business Analysis Foundation certification, accredited by the BCS (Chartered Institute of IT).

Study time: 15 hours
Assessment: Online exam

This increases your employability and broadens your career options.

Step 4 - Recruitment Support

Once qualified, our recruitment team works with you to secure your first entry-level Data Analyst role.

You’ll receive:

• Full CV review tailored to your new qualifications
• Job application support
• Mock interviews
• Ongoing career guidance
• Access to roles suited to your profile

Most candidates secure their first role within 1-3 months of qualifying - often sooner in major cities.

Ready to Start?

If you’re analytical, ambitious, and ready to build a career in one of the most in-demand sectors in the UK, we’ll help you take that first step.

Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer your questions and guide you towards your new Data Analyst career.

The Opportunity Are you a proactive IT professional looking to move beyond basic support and into digital transformation?

We are representing a premier regional Professional Services firm (130+ users) seeking a versatile IT Assistant to join their established team. This is a newly developed role designed for someone who enjoys a hybrid of high-quality technical support and cutting-edge project work, including AI adoption, PowerBI, and API integrations.
The Role

Working across the firm s regional office network, you will be a visible, “hands-on” presence. You will support a high-performing user base of consultants and partners while working closely with the IT Director to modernize the firm s technological footprint.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Support: Deliver rapid-response hardware and software troubleshooting for a demanding, deadline-driven environment.
• Digital Innovation: Assist in the roll-out of AI solutions and help build PowerBI reports to unlock the value of the firm’s data sets.
• System Integration: Become an “Advanced Administrator” in industry-specific software and explore API usage to build seamless system integrations.
• Training & Education: Lead IT inductions for new joiners and conduct small-group workshops on maximizing Microsoft 365 functionality.
• Security & Compliance: Maintain the firm s Cyber Essentials accreditation and develop “How-To” resources for the company intranet.

The Ideal Candidate This role requires a unique blend of technical curiosity and “people skills.” You must be comfortable translating complex tech into sensible solutions for non-technical staff.

• Background: Experience in a structured IT Support environment (Accountancy, Insurance, or similar Professional Services experience is highly desirable).
• Tech Stack: Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 and hardware setups. A proactive interest in data visualization (PowerBI) or automation is a significant advantage.
• Character: A “can-do” attitude with the resilience to maintain composure and a sense of humour in a face-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Mobility: Due to the multi-site nature of the firm, you must have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle for regular travel between regional sites.

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Business Intelligence Developer to work within the Surrey Police Force

Are you passionate about transforming raw data into actionable insights? Do you thrive in a dynamic public services environment? If so, we have an exciting temporary opportunity for you as a Business Intelligence Developer based in Guildford!

Contract Details:

Contract Type: Temporary
Daily Rate: 700.00 per day
End Date: November 2026
Working Pattern: Full Time, 36 hours per week Monday to Friday
Location: Guildford, with opportunities for hybrid working!

Important Note:
Due to police vetting criteria, candidates must have resided in the UK continuously for at least 5 years at the time of application.

About the Role:
As a Business Intelligence Developer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our organisation’s effectiveness and efficiency through the power of data. You will be responsible for:

• Transforming, Testing, and Documenting Data: Create clean, reliable data models related to Robotic Processes and automation using platforms such as Blue Prism and MuleSoft.
• Designing Processes: Prepare, enrich, and document data for developers and analysts, utilising semantic models and Lakehouses to provide valuable insights.
• Utilising Automation Technologies: Work with AI, ML, Power Automate, and Power Apps to enable teams to visualize and derive insights using Power BI.
• Data Transformation and Testing: Develop dataflows, procedures, and notebooks to ensure the creation of user-friendly visualisations.
• Implementing Storage Solutions: Design and manage data storage and querying in Lakehouses and data warehouses, ensuring a single version of truth for the organisation.
• Effective Communication: Collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand business requirements and communicate insights effectively.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct careful testing and accuracy checks on data lists and aggregations, ensuring corporate standards are met.
• Collaboration and Governance: Work closely with team members to develop strong governance processes and document solutions.

Who You Are:
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who possesses:

• Experience with Blue Prism, Microsoft Fabric, and automation tools.
• Strong analytical skills to transform and document data flows.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with various stakeholders.
• A collaborative spirit to work effectively across teams.
• Line management experience to guide junior developers is a plus!

Why Join Us?
Working with us means you’ll be part of a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork. In addition to a competitive daily rate, we offer:

Hybrid Working Opportunities: Enjoy a flexible work-life balance.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.
Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference in public services.

If you’re ready to make an impact and help drive data-informed decisions in public services, we want to hear from you! Apply now to take the next step in your career as a Business Intelligence Developer with us.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Your journey towards shaping the future of data in public services starts here!

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A well known hospitality business is looking to hire a part qualified/qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA candidate to join its finance function.

Main duties include:

• Be responsible for reporting and analysing global hotel results and to ensure that all financial matters are in accordance with statutory legislation and accounting standards.
• Assist with month/year end results process flow, including consolidation and high-level summaries.
• Support group-level budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes by maintaining models, templates and system inputs.
• Administer and safeguard the integrity of all financial systems
• Lead ongoing system configuration, maintenance, upgrades and version testing
• Own Finance master data governance
• Identify automation opportunities and lead implementation of enhancements in collaboration with IT and hotel finance teams.
• Deliver training, onboarding and guidance to system users to uplift the finance system capability
• Support auditors with evidence, system documentation, control demonstrations, and data extracts.

You will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA part qualified either in finance analyst role in hotels or in a finance systems role.

This is a great chance to work for an iconic brand.

Location: Kidderminster

Salary: £26,500 - £27,000 per annum

As an IT recycler and supplier of IT Services we have overseen more than 3 million devices through the IT lifecycle and, as a result, are perfectly placed to provide our customers with guidance and advice through this complex market. We offer a huge range of additional services, such as IT spares and logistics throughout the UK, as well as datacentre and office relocations, configuration and build, bonded stock, engineers and project managers along with Greensafe Global, our hardware specialist IT brokerage service.

As part of our continued growth, we re currently recruiting for a Billing Analyst role within our Finance Department.

This is a target-driven position where you will be responsible for accurately billing customers based on the services and activities delivered. You will also be expected to maintain financial accuracy and identify trends. The billing analyst will oversee the tracking and control of all jobs relating to our distribution services to ensure all billable activities are captured and invoiced concisely and correctly.

We’re looking for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive mindset. If you re ready to take the next step in your finance career within a dynamic and expanding company, we d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

You will play a vital role in supporting accurate billing and financial oversight. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing system-generated data to capture customer activity for accurate billing
• Analysing data to identify customer trends and patterns
• Verifying transport consignments, ensuring system accuracy and invoice correctness
• Challenging supplier invoices related to billable services to maintain cost accuracy
• Producing management reports across multiple service lines
• Performing general administrative tasks relevant to the role
• Communicating directly with customers via email, Teams meetings, and telephone
• Gaining a strong understanding of in-house systems and processes

Competencies & Behaviours:

• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge of Excel, including formulas and Power Query
• Comfortable using multiple bespoke or in-house systems
• Preferred (but not essential) experience with Sage
• Adaptable approach to a varied range of tasks
• Flexibility to work occasional additional hours when required
• Proactive, hands-on attitude towards work
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise a high volume of work effectively
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

• Staff discount online store
• Company events
• Refer a friend Scheme - £150+
• On-site Fully Equipped Gymnasium

Job Type: Full-time contract, Mon-Fri working hours 37.5 hour a week contract. Overtime available, based on manager approval. Permanent salary.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Greensafe IT Ltd, please don t hesitate to apply.

Your new company
This is an opportunity to join an expanding project controls and reporting function supporting a nationally significant major project. You will play a key role in delivering high quality digital reporting, analytics, and performance insights across a complex, large scale environment.

Your new role
As a Power BI Developer, you will lead the development of dashboards, data models and analytical insights that support programme performance and decision-making.Core responsibilities include:

• Developing, publishing and scheduling Power BI dashboards and reports to support project and programme performance monitoring
• Translating business needs into robust data models aligned with WBS, CBS, and OBS structures
• Analysing complex data sets and presenting clear visual insights for senior stakeholders
• Delivering digital reporting solutions through the project’s enterprise data platform
• Supporting monthly reporting cycles with intelligent analysis and performance insights
• Producing training materials and supporting users to ensure effective dashboard adoption
• Liaising with internal IT teams and external suppliers to maintain high quality reporting capability

What you’ll need to succeed

• Advanced Power BI experience (DAX, Power Query/M) and strong Excel skills
• Experience working within large scale project environments-ideally infrastructure, utilities, nuclear, defence, or other high complexity engineering sectors
• Ability to design sophisticated dashboards and data models that support project controls functions
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

What you’ll get in return

• Hybrid working
• Competitive benefits package

What you need to do now
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