Redditch | Office-based
£40,000 | Permanent

Elliott Recruitment are working with a national, market-leading organisation to recruit an experienced MI Analyst to join their Redditch-based team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys producing meaningful management information that supports operational performance and senior decision-making. Youll work closely with key stakeholders, including the Operations Director, providing clear insight into KPIs, trends, and performance across the business.

If youre confident turning complex data into simple, actionable MI and enjoy seeing your work directly influence decisions this could be a great next step.

The role

As MI Analyst, youll be responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and insightful management information. Youll develop and maintain reporting packs and dashboards, monitor performance against KPIs, and provide analysis that helps the business understand whats happening, why its happening, and where improvements can be made.

What youll be doing

• Producing regular and ad-hoc MI reports to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Monitoring KPIs and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
• Building and maintaining dashboards and performance reporting packs
• Extracting, cleansing, and validating data from Salesforce and other systems
• Working with stakeholders to define KPIs and reporting requirements
• Providing clear commentary and insight alongside MI outputs
• Managing multiple data sources, including complex or imperfect datasets

What were looking for

• Proven experience in an MI, reporting, or performance analysis role
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel capability (pivot tables, formulas, data manipulation)
• Knowledge of Power BI
• SQL / MySQL knowledge
• Experience working with multiple data sources
• Salesforce experience (beneficial, not essential)
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain MI clearly to non-technical audiences

Whats on offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000
• Permanent role within a stable, national organisation
• High visibility role with exposure to senior stakeholders
• Opportunity to influence performance through insight and reporting
• Collaborative, professional working environment

If youre an MI professional who enjoys making data meaningful and wants a role where insight genuinely drives action wed love to hear from you.

Apply online today immediate interviews available.

Lead Developer Birmingham, West Midlands
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) 1-2 days per week in the office
Salary: £70,000 + benefits
Erin Associates are recruiting for a Birmingham-based software house who are looking for an experienced Lead Developer to take ownership of technical direction, architecture, and development best practices for a small, high-performing engineering team. This is a hands-on role where youll lead by example while remaining close to the code.
The Role
As Lead Developer, you will play a key role in shaping the architecture and delivery of modern, cloud-based applications, while mentoring developers and ensuring high standards across the codebase.
Core Responsibilities

• Lead application architecture across Node.js, React, and .NET
• Act as the hands-on Technical Lead / Lead Developer within the team
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and day-to-day guidance to developers
• Design and maintain scalable SQL and NoSQL data solutions
• Drive performance, scalability, and cost-effective cloud architecture
• Produce technical designs, prototypes, and architectural decisions
• Maintain clear and concise technical documentation
• Collaborate closely with algorithms and data processing teams

Essential Experience

• 5+ years experience in cloud-based full-stack development
• 2+ years in a Senior Developer or Lead Developer role
• Proven experience mentoring and supporting developers
• Strong background in enterprise-level cloud architecture
• Comfortable working hands-on across the full stack

Required Skills
Backend:

• Node.js
• TypeScript
• C# (.NET)

Frontend:

• React
• TypeScript

Data:

• Strong SQL experience
• MongoDB or equivalent NoSQL technologies

Cloud & Delivery

• Azure (App Services, Azure Batch production experience)
• Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines, repositories, boards)

This Lead Developer role offers genuine influence over architecture, tooling, and development standards. Youll be joining a friendly, agile, and innovative Birmingham-based team, working on data-rich, user-focused applications.
Keywords: Lead Developer, Senior Developer, Full Stack Developer, Node.js, React, Azure DevOps, JavaScript, API, Birmingham, West Midlands, Solihull, Warwickshire
To apply, please send your CV to Bethany at
or call 0161 438 1177 for more details.

Solution Architect Blue Yonder Category Management

Client:Leading UK Grocery Retailer (Nationwide footprint)

A major UK supermarket retailer is implementingBlue Yonder Category Managementto sharpen data-led decision making, optimise assortment, and modernise merchandising operations. This is a high-impact transformation programme, not a vanity deployment.

AsSolution Architect, you will sit at the junction of business strategy and technical execution

owning solution design, guiding delivery teams, and ensuring the platform delivers tangible commercial value.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate merchandising and category business requirements into robust Blue Yonder Category Management solutions.
• Architect scalable, secure SaaS solutions aligned with enterprise and retail operating models.
• Provide technical leadership across the end-to-end implementation lifecycle.
• Ensure business processes are aligned with Blue Yonder architectural and best-practice standards.
• Lead design governance, ensuring consistency across HQ and store-level implementations.
• Act as a senior technical interface for business, delivery partners, and global teams.
• Identify architectural and delivery risks, driving pragmatic mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all solutions directly support the retailers strategic and commercial objectives.
• Oversee quality and integrity of functional, technical, and deployment deliverables.
• Champion continuous improvement across design, delivery, and adoption.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven involvement in3+ large-scale Blue Yonder Category Management implementations.
• Deep expertise inCKB environment preparation, installation, and configuration.
• Strong knowledge ofmacro and micro space managementand assortment processes.
• Hands-on experience leading design workshops and producingFunctional, Technical, and Deployment Designs.
• Ability to define and executeProofs of Conceptfor customer-specific requirements.
• Expert-level configuration of Blue Yonder CM, including security and process flows.
• StrongSQL Serverand SQL scripting capability.
• Hands-on development experience in.NET (C# or VB)for Blue Yonder extensions or customisations.
• Experience coordinating delivery acrossdistributed and global teams.
• Track record of creating, reviewing, and assuring project deliverables

.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure toCognos Reportingwithin retail or merchandising environments.
• Ability to develop user training materials and lead structured training sessions.

Java Developer
Birmingham (Hybrid)
6 Month Contract
£450-500/day (Outside IR35)

Java Developer needed with both active SC Clearance and NPPV3 Security Clearance. 6 Month Contract based in Birmingham (Hybrid).

Paying up to £450-500/day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP in Feb/March 2026.

Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site in the Birmingham office. Occasional travel to the Croydon office, typically once every 1-2 months.

A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government / Public Sector projects.

Key experience + tasks will include:

• Java Developer needed to work on developing solutions for a large-scale Government / Public Sector programme.
• Government / Public Sector / GOV.UK sector experience strongly preferred.
• Strong hands-on Java development expertise including: Java 17+, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Spring Integration, Spring Batch, Microservices, REST, SOAP Web Services, JPA (Hibernate).
• Experience of developing Java solutions for large-scale integration projects including: microservices, web services, messaging + distributed systems.
• Connecting processes across multiple systems using message brokers like ActiveMQ.
• Robust experience of Web Services, SOAP, RESTful), Containerization (Docker), and testing frameworks (Mockito, JUnit, Powermock, DBUnit, JMock, TestContainers).
• Supporting live systems + diagnose / resolving incidents.
• Continuous Integration methodologies such as: Maven, Jenkins, SonarQube, Git + Stash Repository.
• AWS Cloud Services (EC2, SQS, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, Route53, Cloudwatch, KMS).
• Any experience of Linux, Atlassian products, open-source DBs, PostgreSQL, or Grafana monitoring would be helpful.
• Technical Environment: Quartz, SQL PostgreSQL databases, Aurora, Messaging Services (ActiveMQ), Maven, Jenkins, Junit, AWS Cloud hosting, Bootstrap, Docker, TDD + Agile/Scrum methods.
• Advantageous Skills: Angular, Node JS, Jaspersoft, Spring Cloud, Spring Batch, Spring Integration, SQL queries, Postgres/Aurora DB config, Activiti BPMN, Postfix, AWS/Azure Devops, CI/CD tools.

Technical Lead - Birmingham, West Midlands
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) 2 days a week in their offices
Salary: 70k + benefits
Erin Associates are recruiting for a Birmingham based software house seeking a hands-on Technical Lead to own architecture, technical direction, and best practices for a small, high performing development team.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead architecture across Node.js, React, and .NET
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to developers
• Design scalable SQL and NoSQL data solutions
• Drive performance, scalability, and cost-effective cloud architecture
• Produce technical designs, prototypes, and architectural decisions
• Produce clear documentation
• Collaborate closely with algorithms and data processing teams

Essential Experience

• 5+ years cloud full-stack development
• 2+ years in a Senior or Lead Developer role
• Proven experience managing and mentoring developers
• Strong enterprise cloud architecture background
• Comfortable working hands-on within the code

Required Skills
Backend: Node.js, TypeScript, C# (.NET)
Frontend: React, TypeScript
Data: Strong SQL, MongoDB (or equivalent NoSQL)

Cloud & Delivery

• Azure (App Services, Azure Batch production experience)
• Azure DevOps (CI/CD, repos, pipelines, boards)

The Technical lead will have a real influence over architecture and tooling and will be joining a friendly, agile, and innovative team, based in Birmingham where you will play an integral role in the development of data-rich, user-friendly applications.

Keywords: Technical Lead, Lead Developer, Senior Developer, Fullstack Developer, Node.js, React, Azure DevOps, Javascript, React Developer, Api, Birmingham, West Midlands, Solihull, Warwickshire

To apply, please send your CV to Bethany at
or call 0161 438 1177 for more details.

Follow us on Twitter: @erinassociates
Erin Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Solution Architect (Enterprise)

Were looking for a Solution Architect to shape end-to-end solutions for enterprise clients, working at the intersection of business, product and engineering. Youll lead discovery, define target architectures, and provide technical leadership to teams delivering secure, scalable digital products.

What youll be doing

• Lead discovery and shaping: clarify objectives, map current state, define target architecture
• Design secure, scalable solutions across API, UI, data and integrations
• Translate business needs into clear technical roadmaps and delivery plans
• Provide hands-on technical leadership: review designs, unblock complex problems, guide best practice
• Document key architectural decisions, trade-offs and non-functional requirements
• Communicate architectural choices clearly to client stakeholders
• Contribute to internal architecture standards and ways of working

What were looking for

• Experience designing and delivering distributed systems / API-led solutions in enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of modern engineering stacks (ideally TypeScript/JavaScript, Node.js, React/Next.js)
• Integration experience with enterprise systems and databases (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Familiarity with data solutions (warehouses/lakehouses, modelling, pipeline patterns)
• Good grasp of non-functional requirements (security, performance, resilience, operability)
• Familiarity with CI/CD and deployment practices (Azure experience a plus)
• Comfortable being hands-on where needed (POCs, spikes, reference implementations)

Bonus: experience designing solutions using LLMs, vector search, or AI-enabled services.

If youre commercially aware, client-focused, and enjoy leading teams through complexity with calm structure, wed love to hear from you.

Our client is in the Financial Sector and is looking to grow the team with a new Senior Developer. This role can be done remote with weekly meet ups in Central London on a Wednesday. The technology function is around 80 people total and you will work in an Agile team of 8.

Client Details

Our client is in the Financial Sector and is looking to grow the team with a new Senior Developer. This role can be done remote with weekly meet ups in Central London on a Wednesday. The technology function is around 80 people total and you will work in an Agile team of 8.

Description

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions in a timely manner.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality standards are met.
• Analyse and resolve technical issues, providing effective solutions when required.
• Contribute to the improvement of development processes and methodologies.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in the professional services industry.
• Mentor junior developers and share best practices within the team.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company guidelines in all development tasks.

Profile

This role is a largely hands on coding but there will be an element of mentoring juniors, helping to review code, working with Business Analysts and Product Managers to understand business requirements

Must haves:

• C#
• Azure
• SQL
• Angular
• Mentoring experience
• UK work experience

Nice to haves:

• Certifications
• K8s
• Docker
• Azure Service Bus, Logic Apps, Functions Apps

Job Offer

• Car allowance of 5k
• Private medical
• 25 days + BHS
• Option to buy 10 more holidays
• Matched pension
• Life assurance

Our client is in the Financial Sector and is looking to grow the team with a new Senior Developer. This role can be done remote with weekly meet ups in Central London on a Wednesday. The technology function is around 80 people total and you will work in an Agile team of 8.

Client Details

Our client is in the Financial Sector and is looking to grow the team with a new Senior Developer. This role can be done remote with weekly meet ups in Central London on a Wednesday. The technology function is around 80 people total and you will work in an Agile team of 8.

Description

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions in a timely manner.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality standards are met.
• Analyse and resolve technical issues, providing effective solutions when required.
• Contribute to the improvement of development processes and methodologies.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in the professional services industry.
• Mentor junior developers and share best practices within the team.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company guidelines in all development tasks.

Profile

This role is a largely hands on coding but there will be an element of mentoring juniors, helping to review code, working with Business Analysts and Product Managers to understand business requirements

Must haves:

• C#
• Azure
• SQL
• Angular
• Mentoring experience
• UK work experience

Nice to haves:

• Certifications
• K8s
• Docker
• Azure Service Bus, Logic Apps, Functions Apps

Job Offer

• Car allowance of 5k
• Private medical
• 25 days + BHS
• Option to buy 10 more holidays
• Matched pension
• Life assurance

Job Title: Senior Data Scientist

Pay of up to £75,493, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

A degree or higher in STEM ( Science, Technology, engineering, or mathematics) is essential for this role, and evidence of qualification will be requested.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

Are you ready to take on a leadership role where your data science expertise can influence decisions, drive innovation, and inspire meaningful change?

Do you want the opportunity to harness one of the richest datasets in the UK to shape better experiences for millions of users?

Join us at DWP Digital the UK’s largest government department.

We support people into work and deliver over £195bn in payments each year, helping some of the most vulnerable people in society.

We’re transforming our services on a once in a generation scale, using new ideas and cutting-edge technologies to build innovative, scalable, and user centred digital solutions.

Join us as a Senior Data Scientist and help reimagine how government services work. Your expertise will drive better, quicker, and more impactful results for millions of citizens.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Extensive experience delivering innovative, data driven solutions using a range of data science techniques to solve business problems and enhance processes.

• Skilled in exploring, integrating, and transforming data from diverse sources, producing scalable, testable code in R, Python, and SQL.

• Strong track record of building team capability through effective role modelling, mentoring, and coaching.

Proven stakeholder management skills with experience translating requirements into timely delivery of complex analytical projects.

Able to communicate insights clearly to varied audiences, simplifying technical concepts for nontechnical stakeholders.

You and your role

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will apply advanced data science methodologies to drive major public service transformation. You’ll provide data that helps us make better, evidence-based decisions that improve outcomes for millions of citizens across the UK.

You will join a dedicated and collaborative team at the centre of one of DWP’s highest priority initiatives: the Health Transformation Programme.

This position places you at the forefront of redesigning key health related services, working with some of the largest and most complex datasets available in the UK to generate high quality insights that improve outcomes for thousands of people.

You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary development teams responsible for designing and enhancing the Personal Independence Payment and Health Assessment services.

Your expertise in rigorous analysis and deep understanding of data will ensure that new features and service improvements are robust, evidence based, and aligned with programme objectives.

You’ll collaborate with colleagues across a wide range of digital and analytical professions to promote effective, ethical, and responsible use of data.

Your primary stakeholders will include the Design and Build teams and the Strategy function within the Health Transformation Programme.

Your work will be essential in ensuring that programme decisions are transparent, analytically sound, and driven by high quality evidence.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You’ll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you’ll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of £57,946 - £75,493. The maximum salary for the grade is £68,205 however a Digital Allowance of up to £7,288 per annum is available for exceptional candidates

Pension: You’ll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up £19,759 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You’ll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies

• Time off volunteering and charitable giving

• Bring your authentic self to work with ‘I Can Be Me in DWP’

• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more

• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it’s even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference

• Sports and social activities

• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

And we have an award-winning environment and culture:

• DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards

• Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024

• Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025

• Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards

Process:

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There’ll be full instructions when you click through.

Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Java Developer
Birmingham (Hybrid)
6 Month Contract
£(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35)

Java Developer needed with both active SC Clearance and NPPV3 Security Clearance. 6 Month Contract based in Birmingham (Hybrid).

Paying up to £(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP in Feb/March 2026.

Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site in the Birmingham office. Occasional travel to the Croydon office, typically once every 1-2 months.

A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government / Public Sector projects.

Key experience + tasks will include:

• Java Developer needed to work on developing solutions for a large-scale Government / Public Sector programme.
• Government / Public Sector / (url removed) sector experience strongly preferred.
• Strong hands-on Java development expertise including: Java 17+, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Spring Integration, Spring Batch, Microservices, REST, SOAP Web Services, JPA (Hibernate).
• Experience of developing Java solutions for large-scale integration projects including: microservices, web services, messaging + distributed systems.
• Connecting processes across multiple systems using message brokers like ActiveMQ.
• Robust experience of Web Services, SOAP, RESTful), Containerization (Docker), and testing frameworks (Mockito, JUnit, Powermock, DBUnit, JMock, TestContainers).
• Supporting live systems + diagnose / resolving incidents.
• Continuous Integration methodologies such as: Maven, Jenkins, SonarQube, Git + Stash Repository.
• AWS Cloud Services (EC2, SQS, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, Route53, Cloudwatch, KMS).
• Any experience of Linux, Atlassian products, open-source DBs, PostgreSQL, or Grafana monitoring would be helpful.
• Technical Environment: Quartz, SQL PostgreSQL databases, Aurora, Messaging Services (ActiveMQ), Maven, Jenkins, Junit, AWS Cloud hosting, Bootstrap, Docker, TDD + Agile/Scrum methods.
• Advantageous Skills: Angular, Node JS, Jaspersoft, Spring Cloud, Spring Batch, Spring Integration, SQL queries, Postgres/Aurora DB config, Activiti BPMN, Postfix, AWS/Azure Devops, CI/CD tools.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Data Analyst to join a Public Sector organisation in Birmingham. The role involves analysing and interpreting data to support business decisions in the analytics department.

Client Details

Our client is a respected organisation in the healthcare industry. As a small-sized team, they focus on delivering data-driven insights to support healthcare services and improve outcomes.

Description

• Analyse complex datasets to identify trends and insights relevant to the healthcare industry.
• Develop and maintain data reporting tools and dashboards for internal use.
• Provide support for data-driven decision-making in the analytics department.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare detailed reports to communicate findings effectively.
• Assist in ensuring data compliance with industry and organisational standards.
• Support the team in improving data collection and analysis processes.
• Contribute to the development of predictive models to optimise healthcare services.

Profile

A successful Data Analyst should have:

• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and software.
• Experience of working with healthcare/NHS Datasets
• A solid understanding of data visualisation techniques, preferably using Power BI
• Strong SQL skills
• Strong ETL and Data Engineering skills

Job Offer

• Outside IR35 Contract
• 3-6 months, with possible extension
• Day Rate (Apply online only) per day
• Immediate start available

Azure Infrastructure Engineer, Permanent, Hybrid - West Midlands

Azure, App Service, Azure SQL Database, IaC, TerraForm, Application Gateway.

Due to continued growth, this leading edge organisation is looking to the market for an Azure Specialist to join their expanding infrastructure team. On this occasion they are actively seeking anAZURE INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERwho is ready to hit the ground running and has a proven track record of implementing Azure Infrastructure solutions from the ground up.

To be considered you must ideally be Azure accredited and come with 3-5 years demonstrable hands on Azure Infrastructure engineering experience, specifically App Service, API Management, Azure SQL Database, Databricks, Storage Accounts and ServiceBus. As well as strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code using TerraForm and Scripting.

Working closely with the key stakeholders, you will be responsible for translating the solution design to create, implement and maintain the Azure Infrastructure and Network solution, deploy new features and continuously improve performance and automation.

At this level you will obviously be expected to demonstrate superb communication skills both verbally and written, along with the ability to work collaboratively in agile, cross functional teams and develop excellent working relationships with Key Stakeholders at all levels.

45,000 per annum, 30 days annual leave + bank holidays, hybrid working & generous pension scheme

Hays Technology are working in partnership with a large public sector organisation in Walsall to recruit a BI Analyst on a permanent basis.

You will be responsible for delivering high quality business intelligence through hands-on technical analysis, using SQL and Power BI to transform data into trusted actionable insight.

You will act as a strategic data partner to a defined area of the business, working closely with senior stakeholders to understand priorities, influence decision-making, and translate complex data into clear, compelling insights.
The role goes beyond traditional data analysis. Success will depend on strong technical capability across SQL, Power BI and related Business Intelligence tools, alongside effective communication, stakeholder management and data storytelling skills.

Technical proficiency underpins the role, enabling you to confidently shape, contextualise and communicate insight that drives performance and improvement.

This role requires strong hands-on technical capability, particularly in SQL, Power BI and the Microsoft Power Platform, alongside the ability to translate analysis into clear business insight.

Main tasks & responsibilities:

• Deliver end-to-end analysis, from requirements gathering through to SQL based data extraction, modelling and insight delivery.
• Transform data into clear, actionable narratives that resonate with non-technical audiences.
• Present insights in a way that highlights what the data means, why it matters and what action should be taken.
• Design dashboards and reports using a range of tools including Power BI, Excel and PowerPoint that prioritise clarity, relevance and ease of use rather than technical complexity.
• Support senior leaders with performance reviews, deep-dive analysis and ad-hoc insight requests.
• Ensure key metrics and KPIs are consistently defined, documented and reflected accurately across SQL datasets and Power BI reports.

In order to apply for this role, you must have the following skills and experience:

• Solid working knowledge of T-SQL for data extraction and analysis with experience of optimising queries and improving data performance.
• Experience using Power BI, DAX and Power Query to create clear, user-focused dashboards and reports.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills for analysis, validation, ad-hoc insight and presentation.
• Practical experience with the Microsoft Power Platform, including building Power Apps and Power Automate flows to enhance reporting, automate processes or improve data quality.
• Experience working with structured data and building reusable datasets and metrics.
• Understanding of data quality, validation and governance principles.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Strong experience acting as a business-facing Business Intelligence or data partner, not just a report developer.

If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply, please submit your CV.

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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.

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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.

Senior Applications & Systems Analyst (ERP, SQL, EJS)

Location: i54 Site, Wolverhampton (WV9) Salary: ££Negotiable + Annual Incentive Plan + Comprehensive Benefits

Are you a Senior Systems Analyst with a passion for ERP evolution?

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Applications & Systems Analyst to take the lead in managing and evolving our core business systems across all EMEAA locations. Based at our flagship i54 site in Wolverhampton, you will be the driving force behind the digital transformation of our ERP and reporting platforms.

This is a high-impact role requiring a blend of technical mastery in SQL, Power BI, and Embedded JavaScript (EJS) with the strategic mindset to lead large-scale implementations.

The Role: What Youll Be Doing

• ERP Leadership: Lead the daily support and continuous improvement of EMEAA ERP Systems, including EFACS8, Sage 300, and Sage 200.
• Technical Architecture: Contribute to complex end-to-end architecture designs, integration requirements, and technical specifications.
• Strategic POCs: Manage Proof of Concept (POC) activities, software evaluations, and vendor selections to ensure our tech stack remains cutting-edge.
• Data & BI Evolution: Develop sophisticated reporting solutions using Power BI, SSRS, and SQL to provide actionable business intelligence.
• Project Governance: Manage the full project lifecycle, from risk analysis and mitigation to defining scope and objectives for major international initiatives.

What You Will Bring -Senior Applications & Systems Analyst (ERP, SQL, EJS)

• Technical Expert: Advanced programming experience with a focus on SQL, Embedded JavaScript (EJS), XML, and SSRS.
• BI Specialist: Hands-on experience building complex data models and dashboards in Microsoft Power BI.
• ERP Veteran: Proven track record of leading small to large-scale ERP implementations across multiple geographies (EFACS/Sage experience is a major plus).
• Education: Degree educated in Computer Science, Business Data Processing, or a related field.
• Consultative Approach: Ability to act as a credible voice between IT and business stakeholders, translating complex needs into operational requirements.
• Agile Mindset: Experience with Jira or ServiceNow in a fast-paced, solution-focused environment.

Why Join Us?

We operate a pay-for-performance culture that rewards results and positive impact. As part of our team at the i54 site, you will enjoy a “Think Big, Learn Fast” environment.

• Work-Life Balance: 33 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) and a flexible working model.
• Financial Security: Annual Incentive Plan (Bonus), Life Assurance, and a robust Pension Plan.
• Wellbeing: Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and Eye Care support.
• Perks: High Street Reward Scheme, Free Parking, and a dedicated Employee Recognition Programme.

How to Apply

If you are a self-starter who thrives on managing conflicting priorities and driving system capability, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join our EMEAA Systems Team.

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Our OEM Client based in Whitley, Coventry, is searching for RPI Senior Analyst to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month maternity leave cover contract position.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £34.27 per hour.

The Opportunity:

The Business Performance Intelligence function within the Global Customer Care team has enabled a strong data capability model across the organisation to leverage data driven decision making across all aspects of Parts and Accessories Revenue performance and Customer Satisfaction. The role is part of the Retail Performance Intelligence team; our aim is to integrate data-driven insight into our operations to drive highly bespoke and predictive customer service.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Insight generation: You will have access to a strong pool of information based on the outputs of 1700 retailers worldwide. You will set the way we generate insights from our existing data capabilities in the Retail Performance Intelligence (RPI) team:

• In order to be successful in this task, you will possess the ability to combine data from multiple sources to generate new insights, identifying correlations of events / activities to be able to inform future action plans at retailer and market level.

• Your colleagues in the RPI team will also benefit from your insight generation capabilities. You will develop intelligence briefs for the team based primarily on our internal Retailer Benchmarking tool.

• Customer Retention Analytics: You will own the calculation of the retention metric as part of your insight generation responsibilities. Your methodical and collaborative approach combined with attention to detail, will enable you to achieve globally consistency on developing this metric. As we increase the level of intelligence we will receive from transactional data, your objective will be to lead us towards an increasingly insightful way we measure how well we retain our customers.

• Product Development: As the RPI Intelligence lead, you play an integral part not only understanding the data insights but also how the users interact with the data generation products. You will have full ownership of the “Ideas hopper” generated through the feedback from Regions and Markets globally and/or by colleagues across the business. You will be working in close collaboration with TCS & Systems and Data team to ensure on time delivery of agreed hopper items.

• Project Management experience is required to ensure a methodical approach towards an on-time delivery of stakeholder requirements, advancement of data capabilities with retail transactional data and facilitation of integration activities to ensure improvements on user journey integrations across the business.

• Other tasks: Monitoring, reporting and provision of trends and achievements at market level.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Insight generation. Identification of data-driven insights and opportunities with the aim to drive Revenue and Customer Satisfaction in market and at regional level
• Quarterly development of opportunities via the Intelligence tools/funnel to be shared with Retail Performance Intelligence team.
• Document and cascade Market feedback for product and intelligence requirements
• Identification of intelligence best practice based on results from agreed opportunities and presentation to relevant forums.
• Develop roadmap to achieve insight generation based on transactional data.
• On time Retention reporting and insight generation enhancement of the metric.
• Product ownership. Identification and documentation of opportunities to simplify tools and processes i.e. low performing activities and presentation to relevant forums
• Ultimate success measure is P&A revenue and customer satisfaction improvement for identified underperforming Retailers.

Key Interactions:

• The wider BPI and R&L teams, including close cooperation with the Systems and Data team.
• Regional and Market P&A Commercial colleagues.
• GCS Finance.
• Digital.
• TCS.
• Market team members.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to form and maintain strong relationships both across functions and in Regions and Markets globally.
• Experience of delivering results through cross-functional working.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to communicate complex concepts.
• Project management skills.
• Results orientated and organised with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines and the ability to motivate others to deliver.
• Business analytics - knowledge of technologies, techniques and practices to manage complex datasets, analyse trends and summarise key messages and recommendations.
• Data visualization - knowledge of the tools and techniques for visualising business insights and information, able to create graphs, tables, images that relay the message clearly to the target audience. Knowledge of key tools such as Tableau.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Sound understanding of Retailer processes acquired through Automotive or Luxury retail experience.

Essential Personal Profile Required:

• Ability to bridge the gap between different technical and business communities with clear and tailored communications to ensure a common understanding.
• Demonstrable experience in working with customers to understand their problem statements and being able to simply translate these to delivery teams to cost and deliver against.
• Development of customer centric user stories aligned to product features and products
• Excellent attention to details and an eye for Tableau dashboard artistry (use of colour, contrast, page layout, interactivity) and innovative visuals.
• Previous experience and knowledge of various data management tools (i.e. Biq Query / EDW).
• Project management experience.

Desirable Personal Profile:

• Agile delivery background with working knowledge of JIRA Project Management experience.
• Understanding of predictive profiling.
• Working understanding of Tableau, Anaplan, SQL, Google BigQuery.
• An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.

You will be responsible for delivering high quality business intelligence through hands-on technical analysis, using SQL and Power BI to transform data into trusted actionable insight. You will act as a strategic data partner to a defined area of the business, working closely with senior stakeholders to understand priorities, influence decision-making, and translate complex data into clear, compelling insights

Client Details

This organisation operates in the Not For Profit sector and is a medium-sized enterprise based in Walsall. They are focused on delivering services that benefit the community and utilise analytics to drive their mission forward.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver end-to-end analysis, from requirements gathering through to SQL based data extraction, modelling and insight delivery.
• Design, develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports using DAX and Power Query, ensuring solutions are accurate, performant and aligned to agreed definitions.
• Oversee and continuously improve existing reports, streamlining where possible and ensuring data integrity.
• Develop and maintain reusable datasets, data models and metrics that support consistent reporting across teams.
• Provide timely, high-quality responses to ad-hoc reporting and insight requests.
• Support regulatory and external data submissions.
• Data Quality, Capability & Continuous Improvement
• Identify and resolve data quality issues, working collaboratively with system owners and colleagues.
• Promote best practice in the use of dashboards and reports, including training and enablement for colleagues.
• Contribute to improvements in reporting standards, processes and ways of working.
• Maintain awareness of emerging Business Intelligence tools and techniques, applying them pragmatically where they add value.
• Build and maintain Power Apps and Power Automate flows to support data capture, automation and reporting processes where appropriate.

Profile

Key Skills & Experience:

• Solid working knowledge of T-SQL for data extraction and analysis. With experience of optimising queries and improving data performance.
• Experience using Power BI, DAX and Power Query to create clear, user-focused dashboards and reports.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills for analysis, validation, ad-hoc insight and presentation.
• Practical experience with the Microsoft Power Platform, including building Power Apps and Power Automate flows to enhance reporting, automate processes or improve data quality.
• Experience working with structured data and building reusable datasets and metrics.
• Understanding of data quality, validation and governance principles.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Strong experience acting as a business-facing Business Intelligence or data partner, not just a report developer.
• Strong requirements gathering skills, with the ability to manage expectations and to clarify and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, able to clearly explain complex data and insights to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to define, explain and maintain KPIs and performance measures.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of 45,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive pension scheme - 20% LGP
• Permanent position in a reputable organisation.
• Opportunities to contribute to impactful projects in the Not For Profit sector.
• Based in Walsall, with accessible transport links.

If you are ready to take on this exciting role as a Business Intelligence Analyst in Walsall, apply today to make a meaningful difference.

Sage 200 Consultant (Sage 200, Sicon, CIM, Codeless, SQL) - 75k + Uncapped Commission + Fully Remote

A Sage 200 Consultant (Sage 200, Sicon, CIM, Codeless, SQL) is required by a growing solutions provider with a full pipeline and an urgent need for a strong, experienced, self-sufficient all-rounder to hit the ground running.

With a strong client base and stacks of work ready to go, this organisation offers a mature and rewarding environment for the right person to lead Sage 200 deployments end to end.

To be considered you will need:

• Extensive experience in full lifecycle Sage 200 implementations (Sage 200, Sicon, CIM, Codeless, SQL)
• Strong exposure to Sicon, CIM and Codeless add-ons
• Excellent SQL skills - writing queries, extracting data, troubleshooting
• Presales experience and confidence engaging directly with customers
• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of projects

You’ll receive full support from the team where needed, but you’ll be trusted to manage your own workload and deliver on a wide variety of Sage 200 projects. This is ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, responsibility, and direct client impact.

Day to Day: You’ll be involved in everything from presales consultancy through to post-deployment support. This includes requirement gathering, scoping, client demos, solution design, deployment of Sage 200 and associated modules, and ongoing client engagement. You’ll lead multiple implementations and play a key role in ensuring successful delivery across the board.

What you’ll get:

• Basic salary to 75,000
• Uncapped commission based on billable work
• Fully remote working
• Full diary of chargeable projects ready to go
• Autonomy, trust, and high-impact work

Redditch

£40k

Are you a data-driven problem solver who thrives on turning complex information into actionable insight?

Were recruiting a Salesforce Data Managerto support the Operations Director and senior leadership team through high-quality analysis, KPI reporting, and performance insight that drives real business improvement.

What youll be doing:
Analysing key business KPIs and identifying performance trends
Producing insight-led reports for frontline teams through to Board level
Tracking Project Manager and UK-wide contractor performance
Building Salesforce dashboards and reports to measure performance and cost savings
Consolidating data from multiple systems into clear, actionable insight
Supporting supply chain, quality, and customer performance analysis
Challenging the status quo and recommending solutions not just reporting data

What were looking for:
Strong Salesforce reporting and dashboard experience
Advanced Excel, plus Power BI and SQL reporting skills
Experience working with complex or messy data sources
Confident communicator able to present to senior stakeholders
Proactive, self-starting mindset with strong commercial awareness

Why apply?
This is a high-impact role where your insight will directly influence operational strategy, performance improvement, and business growth.

Interested? Get in touch or apply today.

K.A.G. Recruitment are delighted to exclusively present an exceptional opportunity for a Data Analyst to join our client, a frontrunner in the Food Manufacturing industry based at their Head Office in Birmingham.

Job Title: Data Analyst
Location: Birmingham (B37)
Salary: £37,000 to £40,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8 30am to 5 00pm, Friday 8 30am to 2 00pm

Role:

You will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining all data collection and reporting within the business translating the data into useful information that can be used by the business and its strategic partners using reports, dashboards and online apps. You will work closely with all members of the team designing and implementing process automation projects, whilst ensuring data quality and integrity identifying errors and cleaning data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand and validate data requirements, ensuring accurate reporting
• Monitor and audit data quality and reporting whilst maintaining data quality standards
• Produce visualisations and reports and present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a clear, actionable manner
• Create data dashboards, graphs and visualisations
• Correspond with customers and deliver on AD-HOC data requests and regular reports
• Completion of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports under strict deadlines
• Work closely with all departments within the business to ensure data reporting activities align with overall business needs and future demand
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives to drive process excellence, innovation, and supply chain integration

Skills:

You will be analytical in approach and possess experience in provision of systems support and analysis, process, design, delivery and management of business systems. You will have previous experience of working with data collection and Power BI. SQL would also be highly advantageous but not essential.

You will have excellent problem solving, decision making and organisational ability with a keen eye for detail and a passion for excellence and innovation with strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage complex relationships with external partners.

Are you passionate about driving digital transformation and solving complex business challenges through innovative technology solutions? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise can make a real impact? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to lead in a thriving IT organisation?

We are currently seeking a Senior Applications & Systems Analyst to join our fast-paced, vibrant team in Wolverhampton, at the heart of our expanding operations. Imagine yourself taking charge of critical business system projects and shaping the future of our digital infrastructure in a role that truly values your skills and ambitions. This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that encourages growth, collaboration, and innovation!

Hours of Work: Full time

As a Senior Applications & Systems Analyst, you will be responsible for managing and evolving core systems across all EMEAA locations, working closely with key stakeholders to implement major projects that enhance our ERP and reporting platforms. Your role is vital in ensuring operational efficiency and supporting our long-term digital strategy through system improvements and strategic analysis.

Senior Applications & Systems Analyst Duties include leading the support and continuous improvement of ERP systems like EFACS8, Sage 300, and Sage 200, managing feasibility studies and vendor evaluations, contributing to architecture designs, supporting project planning, and developing a deep understanding of business processes to shape innovative technology solutions. You will also support prioritisation, conduct risk analyses, and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.

Senior Applications & Systems Analyst Requirements:

• Degree educated in Computer Science or Business Data Processing with at least five years of operational experience.
• 5+ years of advanced programming skills with a solid understanding of SQL, JavaScript, XML, SSRS, and Power BI.
• Experience leading small to large-scale ERP implementations within diverse organisations and geographies, including compliance with local regulations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret customer needs and translate them into effective operational requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to liaise effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Senior Applications & Systems Analyst Benefits include:

• Competitive salary packages.
• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays.
• Annual Incentive Plan to reward your contributions.
• Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing.
• Life Assurance & Pension Plan for your future security.

Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do

We are a leading organisation within the IT and internet industry, committed to digital excellence and innovation. Our team is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that transform businesses. Based in Wolverhampton, our company values collaboration, integrity, and a relentless pursuit of improvement, making us an ideal place for driven professionals to flourish.

If you think you are the perfect candidate for this Senior Applications & Systems Analyst role, prepare to take your career to new heights! Don t miss this opportunity APPLY NOW and become an integral part of our exciting journey!