Lead Analyst - #1779119

Lead Analyst (x2 Roles)

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: 

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience Band 4a £44,316 - £55,395
• Annual incentive-related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) 
• Development opportunities in line with the PMO Lead Analyst progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! 
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary 
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.  
• Retail savings scheme  
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! 

Location: Bradford / Hybrid Working (1-2 office days per week)

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Analyst to join the Programme Management office at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity. 

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Programme Management Office are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.  

You will require a good understanding of working in a PMO environment and be able to drive required governance, controls and assurance to support the delivery of projects to time, cost and quality targets and support the success of the Programme.

Working within our Programme Management Office (PMO) you will contribute to the successful and timely delivery of projects through the provision of informative and targeted management information and analysis. 

Where you fit in:

As our Lead Programme Analyst your areas of responsibility will be support:

• Totex Programme Reporting and Monitoring:   Lead the reporting efforts within the PMO, Asset Planning, and Delivery functions to monitor time, cost, and quality across the Totex programme by delivering precise programme reporting that highlights key performance metrics.
• Investment Support & Risk Management:   Support investment decisions by thoroughly reviewing risks, ensuring that the regulatory capital programme is delivered in line with Ofwat requirements.
• Gateway Approvals Management:   Challenge and support gateway approvals through SAP to enable projects to progress smoothly into the delivery phase.
• Data Reconciliation & Visibility:   Reconcile key data from across the organisation to provide comprehensive visibility into the company’s regulatory position, engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic Participation:   Attend Programme Delivery Groups (PDGs) and deliver crucial capital programme data to support informed investment decision making across the company.
• Reporting Tools & Trend Analysis:   Lead the use of advanced reporting tools to analyse and present data on the capital programme, identifying trends in cost, time, and delivery performance across the company.
• Ad Hoc Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement:   Provision of ad hoc reports on specific elements of the programme, engaging with key stakeholders to enhance visibility and create awareness around the capital programme.
• Capital Outperformance Tracking:   Monitor and track capital outperformance across the programme, ensuring insights are used to drive continuous improvement and optimise project outcomes.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Proven experience of using analytical software such as Power BI to a high level and have advanced Excel skills.
• Highly numerate and be a data orientated person, with an eye for detail who understand the importance of accurate data.
• Good communicator with the ability to explain complex issues in a straight forward manner to colleagues at all levels in the organisation.
• You will possess effective organisational and time management skills
• You will be comfortable working in a team environment and confident of building effective working relationships
• Ability to independently, resourcefully, and creatively research and implement new approaches. Must have the aptitude and desire to learn new competencies and skills.
• Experience of compiling, assessing, interpretating and communicating data.

You will also benefit from having:

• Experience of working in the Water Industry or for a regulated company
• Project Management qualification 
• Experience of SAP

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy! 

Do we sound like your cup of tea?   

If you’ve got experience in analytics and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.   

Accessibility 

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Closing Date 6th July.  Just a heads-up! We might start interviewing and close the position earlier based on the response. To make sure you’re considered, please send in your application as soon as you can.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

No agencies please