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Resilience Data Analyst

Great Lea Common
2 days ago
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Are you passionate about data and its power to drive operational resilience? Do you want to play a pivotal role in improving power resilience across thousands of assets, directly reducing harm to customers and the environment? We’re looking for a Resilience Data Analyst to join our Strategic Programme team and help shape the future of power resilience at Thames Water.

What you’ll be doing as a Resilience Data Analyst
This role begins as part of a high-profile programme and will transition into a live operational role reporting to the new Head of Power. You’ll work with data from over 8,000 assets, developing metrics to assess and improve their resilience. Your insights will support strategic planning, risk mitigation, and performance optimisation across the Power function.

Your key responsibilities will include:
Leading the gathering, integration, and interpretation of operational data to generate actionable insights.
Providing detailed analysis to support planning, performance tracking, and risk mitigation.
Developing dashboards and reporting tools to support leadership decision-making.
Contributing to business cases with financial and risk-based analysis.
Supporting strategic planning and performance measurement across the Power function.
Collaborating with stakeholders across the business to ensure data-driven programme success.
Developing solutions and metrics to assess how resilient Thames Water’s 8,000+ assets are.Location: Hybrid – Kemble Court, RG2 6AD. This role is expected to be on a Thames Water site 3 days per week.

Please note: the internal title for this role is Power Resilience Analyst

We will be looking to hold interviews w/c 1st September

What you should bring to the role
We’re looking for someone with strong analytical skills, a background in data analysis, and a passion for improving operational resilience through data.
To be successful, you’ll need the following essential skills and experience.
Previous experience as a data analyst.
Strong IT literacy with emphasis on MS Excel within the MS Office suite.
Experience with reporting/analysis/visualisation tools such as Power BI, SQL, Python or similar.
Knowledge of Power Automate, Visio, and MS Forms tools.
Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise conflicting requirements.Desirable experience includes:

Knowledge or experience related to the industrial use or provision of power (electricity).
Experience of risk management within a project/programme or business environment.
Experience and ability working on a programme project.What’s in it for you?
This is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping how we manage and improve power resilience across Thames Water. You’ll work with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to strategic initiatives that support safe, efficient, and reliable services.
Competitive salary up to £48,000 per annum
26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
Generous Pension Scheme through AON
Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

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