We are looking to expand our IT department with a Business Systems Analyst to help modernise how Lactalis UK and Ireland operates by improving systems, processes, and data flows. This role blends technical development with business analysis to deliver smarter, more scalable ways of working across the organisation. Based at our head office in Redhill, Surrey this role also requires occasional weekend work.
What You’ll Do
* Partner with teams across the business to understand processes, gather requirements, and identify opportunities for improvement.
* Lead and contribute to change initiatives—mapping workflows, highlighting inefficiencies, and proposing practical, modern solutions.
* Design and develop technical solutions using SQL, Python, PowerShell, and automation/integration tools.
* Build and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, data models, and datasets for reporting and project needs.
* Work with APIs, SFTP, and integration patterns to support system interfaces and data flows.
* Support BI and analytics by preparing SQL driven datasets and maintaining dashboards (e.g., Tableau).
* Apply data engineering principles when designing data pipelines, transformations, and structures.
* Contribute to solution design, especially around ERP processes and integrations.
* Create clear technical documentation and handover materials for support teams.
* Promote best practice development, including version control, testing, and peer review.
* Own tasks within projects and lead small workstreams as needed.
* Collaborate closely with colleagues across IT, Operations, Finance, Logistics, and Groupe teams.
Key Requirements
* Strong development background—professionally or via personal projects.
* Advanced SQL skills (complex queries, stored procedures, optimisation).
* Experience with Python or PowerShell scripting.
* Understanding of REST APIs, JSON, SFTP, and data flow concepts.
* Awareness of data engineering (ETL, modelling, pipelines).
* Experience supporting BI/reporting using SQL and tools like Tableau.
* Familiarity with Git and structured development practices.
* Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
* Strong analytical skills and fast learner of new technologies.
* Confident communicator able to explain technical topics clearly.
* Curious, proactive, and comfortable taking initiative.
* Qualified by experience, apprenticeship, or relevant education.
What we offer
* 26 days annual leave + 8 flex days
* Enhanced pension, life & critical illness cover
* Access to our award‑winning global learning platform
* We’re proud to be a Gold Partner of Grocery Aid and committed to DE&I
About Us
Lactalis is the world’s largest dairy company, operating in nearly 100 countries. In the UK, we’re home to global brands like Président, Galbani, and Leerdammer, and beloved local names like Seriously, Galloway, and Cricket St. Thomas.
To apply, you must be eligible to work in the UK. Please include:
• Salary expectations
• Right to work details
🔗 Visit our website to apply and help us retain our position as the number one Dairy company across the globe!
Please be advised that we can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in to work in the UK and we will prioritize applications from candidates that live within a commutable distance of Redhill
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