Junior Reporting Analyst

Age UK's Digital & Technology division is recruiting for a Junior Reporting Analyst to join our Service Delivery team in a newly created position.

We have recently implemented a new ITSM tool which provides lots of raw data, which we would now like to process, analyse and use to make decisions across our Digital and Technology division.

We are looking for a Junior Reporting Analyst who is confident working with data sets, is analytical in their approach and enjoys creating data backed suggestions around saving and making money, achieving charity objectives and reducing risk for Age UK.

This role offers hybrid working, where you'll spend 2/3 days a week on-site in either our London, Ashburton, Warrington or Blackpool office. The rest of time is spent working remotely.

Working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Age UK internal grade - 8T

Must haves:

Data Analysis Skills:
* Proficiency in SQL: You'll have some experience or an understanding of how to retrieve, manipulate, and analyse data from relational databases. SQL is fundamental for creating accurate and insightful reports.
* Excel: You understand how to use Excel for data organization, analysis, and visualization. Features like formulas, charts, and pivot tables are crucial.

Technical Competence:
* Power BI: You'll have some experience or an understanding of how to use Power BI to develop dashboards, predict performance, and automate reporting processes.
* As a Reporting Analyst you'll deal with large datasets. Being meticulous ensures accuracy and high-quality work.

Analytical Mindset:
* Critical Thinking: You'll evaluate data objectively and identify trends.
* Problem-Solving Skills: You'll have an understanding of the importance of being able to analyse complex issues and work with your team to devise appropriate reporting strategies.

Communication Skills:
* You'll work with your team to translate data into understandable insights for stakeholders.
* You'll present findings effectively through written reports and verbal communication

Business Acumen:
* You understand the importance getting to know the context and goals of the business. This will help you to align your reporting with organisational objectives.

Continuous Learning:
* You are self-motivated and stay updated on industry trends, tools, and techniques.
* You'll engage with communities, practice regularly, and explore new features

Great to haves:
* Tableau: Familiarity with Tableau for creating interactive dashboards and visualizations.
* Python or R: Basic knowledge of programming languages like Python or R can enhance your analytical capabilities.
* VBA (Visual Basic for Applications): Learn to automate tasks within Excel using VBA1.
* Attention to Detail.

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

Occasional travel to other Age UK sites to enable performance of the duties and responsibilities and for the purposes of maintaining and updating professional skills and development.

Hybrid and remote working require that the candidate meet these additional requirements: Internet bandwidth: 40Mbps minimum. Internet connectivity: Wired / ADSL / Fibre. Stable and safe working environment as outlined in Age UK's working from home policy.

For a full list of benefits please click here https://about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/

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Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

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