Business Data Analyst - 24 Month Fixed Term Contract

We’re embarking on an ambitious two-year programme to cultivate an Open Data-driven culture, harnessing mature analytics and data science to embed insightful, data-driven decision making across our organisation. To accelerate this vision, we’re expanding our team and seeking a Business Data Analyst to join our established Data Strategy and Operations team within the Performance and Insights function.

24 Month Fixed Term Contract

As a Business Data Analyst, you will:

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to gather, analyse, and document data reporting requirements, transitioning manual reports to automated, scalable solutions.

• Map data flows to ensure data lineage and integrity, working closely with architects and development teams.

• Apply business analysis techniques such as process mapping and gap analysis to identify data-driven opportunities that enhance operational efficiency and strategic outcomes.

• Partner with technical teams—including data engineering, architecture, and IT—to deliver high-quality reports, dashboards, and data products.

• Communicate complex data insights clearly and compellingly to both technical and non-technical audiences, acting as a trusted advisor.

• Contribute to the design of sustainable, scalable data architectures aligned with business and technical standards.

• Champion data quality, governance, and compliance principles throughout all projects.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in data-related projects, including process design, solution design, and data transformation.

• Proven skills in business analysis, data mapping/modelling, and documenting comprehensive data requirements.

• Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality, data warehousing, and ETL principles.

• Proficiency with SQL and familiarity with scripting languages like Python or R.

• Experience with Business Intelligence tools and data visualisation platforms (QlikSense knowledge is a plus).

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to translate complex data concepts into understandable, actionable business insights.

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• Experience working within Agile project frameworks.

• A natural curiosity for data and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

• Water industry data knowledge (Billing, Customer, Asset, Hydraulics, GIS) is advantageous but not essential.

• Be part of a high-impact, forward-thinking programme shaping the future of data within the organisation.

• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and autonomy.

• Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders and technical experts to deliver meaningful business impact.

• Grow your skills and career in a rapidly evolving data-driven culture.

• Salary £46,000 - £58,000 per annum dependant on experience
• Hybrid role, with the expectations of a minimum two days a week in the office in Hatfield
• Annual leave from 26 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
• A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
• A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
• We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
• Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
• Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
• Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
• Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
• Life Assurance.
• Disability Confident Employer

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria and opt in on the application form. Ask the Talent Acquisition lead for the full job description to see all the criteria. If we have a very high volume of applicants and we’re not able to offer interviews to all, we’ll take a fair and proportionate number of disabled candidates through.

What is a disability?

A disability is a long-term physical or mental health condition that has a substantial impact on someone’s day-to-day activities.

What if I need adjustments during the recruitment process?

Let the Talent Acquisition lead mentioned on the job advert know – they’ll be able to help you.

Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.

You can find out what it’s like to work at Affinity Water through our career site https://www.affinitywatercareers.co.uk/ where our colleagues share their career development stories and you can get a feel for our company culture.