Watkin Jones are looking to appoint commercially minded data analyst who turns complex data into clear, compelling insight that drives senior decision?making.
The Commercial Data Analyst will play a key role in driving data-driven decision-making within the commercial team. This position will support the Group Commercial Director by providing deep insights into commercial performance, identifying trends, and highlighting areas for improvement. The Commercial Data Analyst will leverage data to enhance operational efficiencies to ultimately drive commercial success across the business.
The role involves managing and analysing commercial data to ensure accuracy, insight, and accessibility, while producing regular and ad?hoc reports to support commercial decision?making. Working closely with the Group Commercial Director, the postholder will identify key performance indicators, analyse trends affecting tenders, procurement, contract performance, and costs, and provide market and competitor insights. They will also identify opportunities to improve processes, driving greater efficiency and effectiveness across commercial activities.
About you:
You are an advanced user of MS Excel, with strong experience in Power BI and a proven ability to model, analyse, and visualise data effectively. You are comfortable adapting quickly to new and evolving digital platforms and enjoy working in a data?driven environment. With strong communication skills, you can translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non?technical audiences, and you are confident presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Proactive by nature, you identify issues and opportunities independently and provide timely insight and recommendations to the Group Commercial Director without needing direction.
At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here’s what we can offer you:
Professional Growth: Individual support for your career advancement.
Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more.
Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships.
Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme.
Why Choose Watkin Jones Group?
Watkin Jones Group is the UK’s leading developer, builder, and manager of residential-for-rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in-build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management.
Joining us means becoming part of a company that’s not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We’re committed to creating high-quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development.
This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to grow your career in a fast-paced, innovative environment. If you’re ready to make a significant impact and advance your career with a market leader, we’d love to hear from you