Senior Data Analyst

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Job Introduction

Senior Data Analyst

Salary up to £55,000 to £65,000 depending on experience

6 month FTC

Hybrid / London Hub

At Saga, we are looking to recruit a Senior Data Analyst as we are embarking on a big data transformation journey across all our established business units, Cruise, Insurance, Travel, Saga Money and Saga Magazine.

As a group we are focused on growing our customer base, allowing for deeper customer relationships. Working in the Data Analytics team on a fixed term contract, you will instantly become part of this pivotal team that is shaping our data strategy and driving the development of advanced analytics solutions.

Your primary responsibility will be to harness the power of data to extract meaningful insights, inform strategic decisions, and contribute to the organisation's overall success.

We work in a hybrid way at Saga both at home and in the office. When you do come into the office, it'll be with a real purpose in mind - to meet with your team, to work together, and of course to socialise and celebrate too!

**We are keen to appoint this fixed term hire as soon as possible, before 2025!**

Role Responsibility

As one of our Senior Data Analysts you will be fully accountable for the following areas;

• Data Analysis and Interpretation: Develop and Oversee the analysis of large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights relevant to business objectives
• Reporting and visualisation: Develop and deliver clear and impactful reports and visualizations to communicate key findings to stakeholders. Ensure that reports and dashboards are insightful and align with business objectives
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Working closely with business stakeholders and technical colleagues to understand analytical requirements and integrate insights into existing workflows & applications. Communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical counterparts
• Data Quality and Governance: Ensure the quality and integrity of data used for analysis, implementing and maintaining data governance best practices. Collaborate with IT and data teams to resolve data quality issues
• Agile ways of working: Demonstrate experience in working in an agile environment, participating in sprint planning, and adapting to changing priorities
• Continuous improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data analytics. Bring the most relevant ones back to SAGA and find ways to implement them to unlock business value

The Ideal Candidate

Working as a Senior Data Analyst at Saga, you will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience in an analytical role, with a track record of successful project delivery
• Experience with analytics tools such as SQL, Python and R
• Confident user of visualisation tools such as Tableau
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience working in an agile development environment, with a focus on iterative and collaborative project delivery
• A curious nature, with the drive to learn and master new tech and methods
• Have gained a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field such as Statistics, Economics, Mathematics of Business Analytics

Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day,

Our People Make Us Special

Package Description

Everyday our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEAGUES:

• Our typical working week is 35 hours, these can be worked flexibly to suit your working style.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Life assurance policy on joining us
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidays
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

About the Company

Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.

We are a dynamic and forward-looking business with a clear, single-minded purpose; to create exceptional experiences every day whilst being a driver for positive change in our markets and communities. Our focus on exceptional experiences empowers our colleagues to create moments that are simple, personal and special for our customers and for each other. Our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose.

At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.

We're passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Championing diversity is important to us, and diverse teams really are the best ones. We're dedicated to creating a culture where every colleague feels like they belong. So that at Saga, more than anywhere else, you can be your best, be yourself and make a difference.

Fair consideration is given to all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over the age of 50. As champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams. We are also an official Disability Confident Committed employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.

Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.

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