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Lead Data Business Analyst

Insight Talent Partners
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Salary

£700 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Lead Data Business Analyst at a specialist Data Consultancy seeking experienced candidates.
  • The role offers a salary of up to £700 per day and requires proven experience as a Data Business Analyst, ideally with a consultancy background.
  • Candidates should have strong expertise in data platforms, ingestion processes, and data validation, along with excellent stakeholder management skills.
  • This is a contract role with an initial duration of 6 months, but there is potential for long-term engagement on a multi-year project.
  • The consultancy has secured £50 million in investment and is focusing on a significant utilities project of national importance.

Lead Data Business Analyst

About the Role:

We are partnering with a specialist Data Consultancy that is seeking an experienced Senior Data Business Analyst to join their team. This role will play a key part in delivering end-to-end data solutions, from gathering business requirements to validating data ingestion processes and ensuring data quality. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives in ambiguous environments and can take high-level requests, build effective solutions, and deliver results without the need for micromanagement.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that has just secured £50 million in investment and are working on a huge utilities project of national importance. This consultancy is building an elite team of data professionals, already outpacing competitors in the data consultancy space.

Contract or Permanent - Your Choice

  • Up to £700 per day
  • Initial 6-month contract, but huge opportunity to stay for longer as this is a multi-year project with huge growth potential
  • Option to go perm if you want long-term stability

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable data solutions.
  • Take ownership of ambiguous requests, develop structured solutions, and deliver results independently.
  • Define and validate data ingestion processes, data quality rules, and overall data integrity.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to ensure that data platforms meet business needs.
  • Identify gaps in data structures and recommend improvements.
  • Document requirements and processes as needed, balancing documentation needs with project priorities.
  • Ensure data governance best practices are followed.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Data Business Analyst, ideally in a consultancy or data-driven environment.
  • Strong experience with data platforms, ingestion processes, and data validation.
  • Expertise in data quality rules and working with property data is highly desirable.
  • Ability to work autonomously, take ambiguous business needs, and convert them into structured solutions.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex data concepts clearly.
  • Experience with SQL, data modelling, and BI/reporting tools is beneficial.

Why Join?

  • Work with a leading Data Consultancy on impactful projects.
  • Opportunity to shape data solutions and work autonomously in a high-performing environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Flexible working arrangements.

This role is ideal for a senior-level Data Business Analyst who is confident in navigating complex data challenges and delivering meaningful solutions. We may be looking to hire two individuals for this role, so if you have a colleague who would be a great fit, let us know!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.