Graduate Data Analyst

Job description

Sunderland City Centre location and office based 3 days a week. Our people are always at the heart of everything we do. We offer a range of training programmes to help you progress personally and professionally, as we know the benefits of promoting and rewarding our hardworking colleagues are extremely important.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Collect, clean, and analyse data from various sources to support business reporting to meet business needs. Design and maintain dashboards and reporting and its associated architecture using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau. Collaborate with teams to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights. Analyse datasets, identify trends and patterns to support decision-making. Assist in automating data processes and improving reporting workflows. Work as part of the Hays Travel Data team, and contribute to the delivery of data projects

What competencies we are looking for?

Good understanding of Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms Attention to detail, accuracy and analytical mindset Problem solving skills Effective time management and prioritisation Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team

What experience we are looking for?

Computing Science, Mathematics or Data degree Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, charts). Familiarity with data visualisation tools (, Power BI, Tableau). Basic understanding of SQL or other query languages is a plus. Awareness of data protection and confidentiality principles.

Desirables but not Essential

Understanding of data warehouse / Lakehouse and Cloud based technologies