Data Analyst

With over 25 years' experience, over 250 care homes, and six independent hospitals, Barchester is one of the UK's foremost care providers. Our mission is to provide the best possible person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people, and we have an exciting opportunity for a Data Analyst to join our IT team to support this goal. As a Data Analyst at Barchester, you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining company data and solutions, as well as undertaking routine maintenance tasks and structural enhancements as required. You will work with the data team and the wider Barchester business to develop appropriate regular and ad-hoc data solution deliverables using the appropriate methodology and ensuring the solution is appropriate, accurate, and can be delivered within agreed timetables Benefits This is a permanent, predominantly remote position with occasional travel to Inverness. We are offering an impressive rewards and benefits package, including: Competitive starting salary 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Flexible, remote working Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Required Experience And Qualifications Higher education degree Proven track record in creating and supporting transaction SQL statements Knowledge of structuring and presenting data to support business decision making Strong understanding of database design and modelling Experience in working with non-IT stakeholders to support and enable the development of reporting requirements Experience with Azure would be beneficial Full UK driving licence, with ability to travel to Inverness Role And Responsibilities Collect, clean, and validate data to ensure its integrity and relevance Analyse large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and deliver actionable insights Create best-practice reports based on data mining, analysis, and visualization Develop and maintain databases and data systems to support various business functions Define and implement data acquisition and integration logic Perform statistical analysis to support decision-making processes Evaluate internal systems for efficiency, problems, and inaccuracies Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in data analytics If you'd like to use your expertise in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be. You'll have plenty of opportunity to grow your career in a large organisation with a warm and supportive environment.