Job Title: Data Analyst
Location: Falmer, Sussex
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37
Salary: From £33,900 based on skills & experience
About the Role
Protecting the environment and eliminating pollution from our wastewater networks is one of the most critical challenges facing our business. We are looking for a talented Data Analyst to play a pivotal role in this ambition—turning complex operational and environmental data into clear insight that drives real‑world improvements. You will be at the forefront of this endeavour, with exposure at senior levels across the organisation, shaping strategy, informing targeted intervention projects, and providing key analytical input to our Pollution Incident Reduction Plans (PIRP) to help focus effort where it will have the greatest impact.
What You Will Be Responsible For
Working with a high degree of autonomy, the Data Analyst operates in a federated model, collaborating closely with both the central Data & Analytics team and the analytics function embedded within the line of business. They work alongside data engineering, BI teams, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements, validate results, and ensure all outputs are well documented, reproducible, and auditable. The role produces insights, ad‑hoc analysis, and data products that support operational and strategic decision‑making. Analysts are expected to be proactive, with strong foundations in data visualisation, data preparation, and basic statistical analysis, and to work effectively across both central and embedded teams.
Essential
* Ability to produce clear, insightful, and actionable reporting materials.
* Experience in business process mapping and process design.
* Strong statistical analysis skills, including data quality assessment and confidence measurement.
* Experience implementing asset‑management planning and analysis processes.
* Experience working with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems.
* Knowledge of data‑governance practices and standards.
* Understanding of asset‑management principles and practices.
* Experience with data and analytics technologies such as Qlik or Alteryx.
* Experience using coding and querying languages such as SQL, Python, or R.
Desirable
* Experience with forecasting techniques and confidence in interpreting model outputs.
* Experience developing or improving asset‑management planning processes.
* Familiarity with advanced statistical or modelling concepts.
Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025‑30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed. You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long‑term value creation.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Additional Information
In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‑employment checks, including security vetting. Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.
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