Data Analyst, Braintree, up to £26k plus annual bonus and benefits
Do you want to work in a growing sector that is about to embark on its most significant change in over twenty years? Have you the skills and attributes to embrace change and develop new ideas?
With over 10 million gas and electricity meters deployed, Macquarie Energy Leasing Ltd is a market leader in the meter asset provision sector in the UK. We are the largest independent owner and manager of gas and electricity meters in the UK, including the largest portfolio of 'smart' meters.
Macquarie has been an active investor across the UK since 1989, playing an important role in critical infrastructure, resourcing energy supplies, commodities, and equipment, and more recently, helping to drive the UK’s transition to net zero. https://youtu.be/VEx KZKb Aw-g
The Role
Based in our Braintree office, we are looking for a motivated, highly numerate individual to join our Data Management team. This is a trainee role, with on the job learning and development opportunities to progress within the business. You will support the maintenance of databases that enable accurate tracking and monitoring of our meter assets. Your role will include:

• Extracting, analysing, and reporting on data samples using SQL, excel spreadsheets and Melodi our bespoke IT system.
• Running reports, checking for errors, and explaining issues/trends
• Responding to requests for data and providing supporting information to both internal and external customers
• Continuously looking for improvements to existing processes & checks and balances
• Ensuring that data integrity is effectively managed and that the data we hold is secure.

The Person
We are looking for a motivated individual with a degree or equivalent in Economics, Maths, statistics, or a related discipline. In addition, you will have:

• Good IT skills including intermediate excel skills.
• An appetite to learn SQL.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to spot trends/ errors and highlight/rectify.
• The ability to translate data into useful business information.
• The ability to work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure transparency and control of data to drive the correct outcomes.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to work with internal stakeholders, facilitating efficient data exchanges/validation and answering queries in a timely manner to ensure expectations are met.
• Good organisational skills to enable you to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• A desire to learn and develop in the role.
• A willingness to share knowledge, skills, and experience with others.
• Attention to detail.
• A curious mind with the initiative to question, explore and innovate.

We operate a flexible hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week working from home. You'll be expected to attend in the office during your induction period whilst learning about the role.
To apply for this role please send a covering letter and CV.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £26,000.00 per year
Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Braintree, CM7 3GB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel?

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Braintree, CM7 3GB
Application deadline: 30/08/2024
Expected start date: 09/09/2024