Graduate Data Analyst

Graduate Data Analyst, Braintree, £25k to £27k 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 Resources and Sustainability (MERS) 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/VExKZKbAw-g

The Role

Based in our Braintree office, we are looking for a motivated, highly numerate individual to join our Data Management team. 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 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
• Looking for ways to continuously improve the way we manage data
• 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 working knowledge of Access and intermediate excel skills
• SQL knowledge or an appetite to learn
• Experience working with data sets
• Analytical and problem solving skills to spot trends/ errors and highlight/rectify
• The ability to translate data into useful business information
• Good organisational skills to enable you to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines
• Communication skills
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• A desire to learn and develop in the role
• A curious mind with the initiative to question, explore and innovate.

Specific energy industry experience is desirable but not essential as we will provide full on job training and support. 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

Salary: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
The office in Braintree has been fully risk assessed and is regularly updated to take account of changes. Employees are now back in the office working to a hybrid model and are provided with all the equipment needed to work from home.

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience of using Microsoft Excel including formulae, pivots, VLookups and other database functions

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Braintree CM7 3GB