Data Analyst Jobs in Reading

Data Migration and Customer Onboarding Specialist Reading - hybrid £35,000 to £50,000 DOE DXP Talent is hiring for a Data Migration and Customer Onboarding Specialist to join a market leading business in Reading. The Data Migration and Customer Onboarding Specialist will primarily be involved in migrating new customer's data across from their existing products into our clients software and supporting click apply for full job details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Commercial Finance Analyst to join a growing international organisation. This is a highly visible role within the finance team, offering the chance to influence strategic decision-making through high-quality financial planning, commercial analysis and business reporting click apply for full job details

FP&A Analyst - Reading - £300 per day - 12 month contract - 4 day per week from home I am currently recruiting for an FP&A analyst for my client based in Reading. The ideal candidate would have worked for a SAAS business and be available on short notice. Job Accountabilities/Targets: - Ownership of Live Business Model, forecasting and analytics by Product Line - Collaborate with department heads to continuously refine sales forecast - Produce monthly Power BI financial and KPI reports for business stakeholders - Support CFO and Leadership Team in budgeting process through data modelling, analytics, reporting and cross-team collaboration - Complete regular variance analysis reports with commentary - Prepare, analyse and cleanse historic data to provide accurate business trend analyses - Collaborate with Sales Operations Manager to collate monthly sales bookings figures - Communicate within and across teams to comprehend data and provide commentary - Liaise with Marketing Team to complete Budget Book following final budget approval - Work with finance team to improve accuracy of reporting and automation Competencies: - Experience working in high volume, contracted recurring business - Ability to work and interact with senior business stakeholders - Experience with producing complex financial models involving sales mix, volume and margin % challenges such that flex and range of outcomes within tolerance is imperative. - Strong and proven communication skills - Proven ability to initiate and deliver change and have a proactive and creative approach to problem solving. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Commercial Finance Analyst to join a growing international organisation. This is a highly visible role within the finance team, offering the chance to influence strategic decision-making through high-quality financial planning, commercial analysis and business reporting. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and commercial insight, helping to drive business performance while continuously improving reporting processes and financial decision-making. The Opportunity This is a broad, commercially focused finance role where you'll play a key part in supporting strategic growth through accurate financial planning, robust analysis and meaningful reporting. You'll work across multiple business functions, partnering with operational and commercial teams to deliver insight that supports informed business decisions. Key Responsibilities - Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes across the business. - Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support strategic and commercial decision-making. - Produce high-quality monthly management reporting with insightful analysis and commentary. - Identify business trends, risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to senior stakeholders. - Design and enhance reporting tools and dashboards using Excel and Power BI. - Drive continuous improvement in reporting, automation and financial processes. - Partner with commercial and operational teams to support business cases, investment decisions and strategic initiatives. - Provide financial oversight of key commercial reporting activities. - Mentor and support colleagues while contributing to the ongoing development of the finance function. About You To be successful in this role, you'll be a commercially minded qualified accountant who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and using financial information to influence business performance. You'll ideally have: - ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification. - Significant experience within Commercial Finance, FP&A or Management Reporting. - Proven experience leading budgeting and forecasting processes. - Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical skills. - Advanced Excel modelling skills and experience using Power BI. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. - The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Experience improving reporting processes and financial insight. - Previous leadership or mentoring experience would be advantageous. What's on Offer - A senior, commercially focused finance position with real business influence. - Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making. - The opportunity to shape reporting and FP&A processes within a growing international business. - Hybrid working and a collaborative working environment. - Excellent long-term career progression and development opportunities. If you're an ambitious Commercial Finance or FP&A professional looking for a role where your analysis and insight will genuinely influence business performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior Data Engineer We're on a mission to close the world's tech skills gap. We help organisations navigate the future of technology, combining human expertise, emerging tech and AI to deliver better outcomes, faster. Since 2014, we've worked side-by-side with clients to solve complex challenges, build high-performing teams, and create lasting capability click apply for full job details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Commercial Finance Analyst to join a growing international organisation. This is a highly visible role within the finance team, offering the chance to influence strategic decision-making through high-quality financial planning, commercial analysis and business reporting. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and commercial insight, helping to drive business performance while continuously improving reporting processes and financial decision-making. The Opportunity This is a broad, commercially focused finance role where you'll play a key part in supporting strategic growth through accurate financial planning, robust analysis and meaningful reporting. You'll work across multiple business functions, partnering with operational and commercial teams to deliver insight that supports informed business decisions. Key Responsibilities - Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes across the business. - Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support strategic and commercial decision-making. - Produce high-quality monthly management reporting with insightful analysis and commentary. - Identify business trends, risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to senior stakeholders. - Design and enhance reporting tools and dashboards using Excel and Power BI. - Drive continuous improvement in reporting, automation and financial processes. - Partner with commercial and operational teams to support business cases, investment decisions and strategic initiatives. - Provide financial oversight of key commercial reporting activities. - Mentor and support colleagues while contributing to the ongoing development of the finance function. About You To be successful in this role, you'll be a commercially minded qualified accountant who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and using financial information to influence business performance. You'll ideally have: - ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification. - Significant experience within Commercial Finance, FP&A or Management Reporting. - Proven experience leading budgeting and forecasting processes. - Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical skills. - Advanced Excel modelling skills and experience using Power BI. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. - The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Experience improving reporting processes and financial insight. - Previous leadership or mentoring experience would be advantageous. What's on Offer - A senior, commercially focused finance position with real business influence. - Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making. - The opportunity to shape reporting and FP&A processes within a growing international business. - Hybrid working and a collaborative working environment. - Excellent long-term career progression and development opportunities. If you're an ambitious Commercial Finance or FP&A professional looking for a role where your analysis and insight will genuinely influence business performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior SOC Analyst - Cloud Security / Detection Engineering Location: Hybrid - Remote with the requirement to attend team meetings in the Reading office once a month Type: Permanent Full-time Sector: Software / SaaS Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 + 5% annual bonus Ballantyne Technology is working exclusively on a senior-level Security Operations opportunity with an international, industry leading software business operating in a modern cloud environment. This is not a traditional SOC role focused on alert handling . The position sits at the senior technical level and combines incident leadership, detection engineering, threat hunting and automation. You'll have genuine ownership of security operations maturity rather than working in a ticket-driven environment. The role You'll act as a senior technical point of escalation within the SOC, leading complex investigations and driving continuous improvement across tooling, detection capability and response processes. Typical responsibilities include: - Leading complex security incidents end-to-end including investigation, containment, forensics and root cause analysis. - Designing, tuning and improving detection across SIEM and EDR platforms. - Proactive threat hunting across cloud infrastructure, applications, and CI/CD environments. - Building and maintaining automation and response playbooks using SOAR tooling. - Working closely with DevOps, infrastructure and engineering teams to improve security posture and response capability. - Reducing alert fatigue, improving logging coverage and strengthening SOC maturity. - Ensure security operations and incident response practices are aligned with industry-recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001. - Supporting audit readiness, documentation and operational standards. - Mentoring and supporting junior analysts where required. What I'm looking for - Strong experience in senior SOC / blue team / security operations roles. - Hands-on SIEM engineering and detection tuning experience. - Proven ownership of complex incident response and investigations. - Cloud security experience across Azure and AWS. - Experience automating SOC workflows and response processes. - Threat hunting experience beyond basic log review. - Comfortable engaging directly with technical stakeholders. - Able to prioritise and operate effectively under pressure. Useful but not essential - Microsoft Sentinel experience. - Container or Kubernetes environments. - CI/CD security tooling exposure. - Red or purple team experience. Why this opportunity - Senior ownership and autonomy. - Modern cloud-first environment. - Strong investment in tooling and automation. - Opportunity to genuinely influence how security operations operate. - Hybrid working model. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative company with a clear mission to revolutionise the Engineering and Construction industry through digitalisation. You will be part of a passionate and creative team that values your contributions and supports your professional development. Apply Now If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and help us build a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. Want to know more? For an informal chat around this role and your next career move call/email Jamie Smith at Ballantyne Technology or click the apply button below

SC Cleared Data Cabling Engineers Reading Ongoing Project Opportunities Morris Sinclair is recruiting experienced SC Cleared Data Cabling Engineers to support an initial infrastructure project based in Reading . This is an excellent opportunity to work with a client that delivers structured cabling and network infrastructure projects across the UK, Europe and Malaysia . While the first assignment is based in Reading, engineers who perform well may be offered opportunities to work on future deployments both nationally and internationally. The Role You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality structured cabling installations across commercial and secure environments, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to industry standards. The initial project requires active SC Clearance due to the nature of the site. Essential Requirements - Current Active SC Clearance - Own vehicle suitable for transporting tools and equipment - Own professional data cabling toolkit - Full UK Driving Licence - Ability to travel as projects require - Right to work in the UK Technical Experience We're looking for engineers with strong experience in: - Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat6a installations - Structured cabling standards (BS EN 50173 / ISO IEC 11801) - Cable management systems and containment - Testing and certification using Fluke or equivalent equipment - Reading and interpreting technical drawings and installation specifications - Diagnosing and resolving installation issues - Delivering high-quality installations within project timescales Health & Safety - CSCS Card or equivalent preferred - Comfortable working at height, including ladders, ceiling voids and raised floors - Physically able to lift equipment and work within confined spaces - Strong commitment to health and safety procedures What We're Looking For You'll be a reliable, professional engineer who takes pride in producing high-quality work and representing both Morris Sinclair and our client on customer sites. You'll also have: - Excellent timekeeping - Strong communication skills - Professional customer-facing approach - Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team Future Opportunities Following successful completion of the Reading project, there may be opportunities to support further deployments across: - United Kingdom - Europe - Malaysia To Apply Please send: - An up-to-date CV detailing your structured cabling experience - A list of relevant qualifications and certifications - Details of your vehicle and professional toolkit - References from previous data cabling projects - Your availability and preferred working locations If you're an experienced SC Cleared Data Cabling Engineer looking for your next project with the potential for ongoing work across the UK and internationally, we'd love to hear from you.

SDP Test Analyst (x5) Contract: 6 Months Location: Hybrid - Reading (4 days onsite per week) Start Date: ASAP Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required The Opportunity We are seeking five experienced SDP Test Analysts to join a major digital transformation programme, supporting key service areas including Cloud Hosting, Enterprise Services, End User Services, Identity & Access Management (IDAM), and infrastructure services. Working closely with the Test Manager, you will lead testing activities within your assigned domain, ensuring high-quality delivery across complex enterprise platforms. Key Responsibilities - Review requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation to ensure test readiness. - Create test plans, scenarios, and test cases. - Execute manual and automated functional and non-functional testing. - Conduct regression, performance, usability, and security testing. - Manage defects through to resolution and support retesting activities. - Produce test reports, dashboards, and progress updates. - Work collaboratively with developers, product owners, and stakeholders. - Support Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives. Required Experience - 3+ years experience in a Test Analyst or QA role within complex enterprise environments. - Active SC Clearance (mandatory). - Strong knowledge of software testing principles and SDLC. - Experience with manual and automated testing frameworks. - Experience with tools such as Selenium, BrowserStack, JMeter, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Jira, or Azure DevOps. - Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Agile delivery. - Working knowledge of Python, Java, or JavaScript. - Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

SOC Analyst Programme - No Experience Required This is a self-funded career programme with a guaranteed job on completion or 100% of your course fees back Train. Certify. Get Hired. Are you looking to start a career in Cyber Security but don't know where to begin? With cyber threats continuing to rise, organisations across the UK are actively investing in cyber security talent. Newto Training's Cyber Security Career Programme is designed to help aspiring professionals gain the qualifications, practical experience and support needed to secure their first role in the industry. Whether you're looking for a complete career change, returning to work, leaving the Armed Forces, or seeking a future-proof career, we'll help you build the skills employers need. Please note: this is a self-funded programme costing around £190 per month How Our Career Programme Works: - Over 100 hours of live instructor-led online training delivered by experienced industry professionals - Four industry-recognised certifications (exam voucher and exam resit support included): - Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) - CompTIA Security+ - CompTIA CySA+ - Forescout Certified Security Associate (FSCA) - Practical, real-world project work designed to help you develop hands-on skills - Dedicated 1-to-1 tutor support throughout your learning journey - CV support, interview preparation, and career coaching - Access to our employer network and recruitment partners Starting Salaries Upon successful completion of the programme, we guarantee a starting salary of up to £45,000. Who Is This Programme For? This programme is designed for individuals with little or no previous experience. You may be: - Looking for a career change - A recent school, college or university leaver - Currently working in another industry - Leaving the Armed Forces - Interested in technology and problem-solving The most important qualities are a willingness to learn, good communication skills and a genuine interest in changing your career. Please note: this is a self-funded programme costing around £190 per month Our Job Guarantee Successfully complete the programme and meet the agreed career support requirements, and we guarantee you'll receive a job offer within 6 months. If not, we'll refund 100% of your course fees. Full T&Cs available. Ready to Start Your New Career? Click 'Apply Now' to speak with an Advisor and take the first step towards a rewarding career in one of the UK's fastest-growing sectors.

Data Engineer Programme - No Experience Required This is a self-funded career programme with a guaranteed job on completion or 100% of your course fees back Train. Certify. Get Hired. Are you looking to start a career in data but don't know where to begin? The demand for Data Analysts has grown by 20% annually, with experienced professionals earning salaries upwards of £58,000. In today's digital world, data is critical to business decision-making, making the role of a Data Analyst indispensable. As skills shortages continue to grow, the demand for qualified entry-level professionals is on the rise. Newto Training's Data Analyst Career Programme is designed to help aspiring professionals gain the qualifications, practical experience and support needed to secure their first role in the industry. Whether you're looking for a complete career change, returning to work, leaving the Armed Forces, or seeking a future-proof career, we'll help you build the skills employers need. Please note: this is a self-funded programme costing around £190 per month How Our Career Programme Works: - Over 100 hours of live instructor-led online training delivered by experienced industry professionals - Three industry-recognised certifications (exam voucher and exam resit support included): - Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) - Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) - Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901) - Practical, real-world project work designed to help you develop hands-on skills in Excel, SQL, Python and PowerBI - Dedicated 1-to-1 tutor support throughout your learning journey - CV support, interview preparation, and career coaching - Access to our employer network and recruitment partners Starting Salaries Upon successful completion of the programme, we guarantee a starting salary of up to £40,000. Who Is This Programme For? This programme is designed for individuals with little or no previous experience. You may be: - Looking for a career change - A recent school, college or university leaver - Currently working in another industry - Leaving the Armed Forces - Interested in technology and problem-solving The most important qualities are a willingness to learn, good communication skills and a genuine interest in changing your career. Please note: this is a self-funded programme costing around £190 per month Our Job Guarantee Successfully complete the programme and meet the agreed career support requirements, and we guarantee you'll receive a job offer within 6 months. If not, we'll refund 100% of your course fees. Full T&Cs available. Ready to Start Your New Career? Click 'Apply Now' to speak with an Advisor and take the first step towards a rewarding career in one of the UK's fastest-growing sectors.

Power Resilience is critical to Thames Water's ability to provide safe, reliable services to millions of customers. We are expanding our Power Resilience capability to enhance how power is planned, maintained and improved across our operations. We are looking for talented individuals to join this growing team and help build a coordinated, data-led approach to managing Power Resilience across Thames Water. What you'll be doing as a Power Data Analyst: The Power Data Analyst will deliver high quality Power data analysis, reporting and insight to support system criticality, Power Resilience and performance improvement. As Power Data Analyst you will support forecasts and business case analysis, contribute to the Power Resilience strategy and create timely and accurate outputs for decision making. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical area of UK infrastructure and make a meaningful difference to customer outcomes and environmental protection. As the team grows, members will help shape future ways of working and bring their expertise to create lasting impact across Thames Water. Base location: Reading - Kemble Court - RG2 6AD Working pattern or hours: 36 Hours per week (Monday to Friday) Key responsibilities: - Data Analysis: You will analyse power, asset and operational data to understand system criticality, resilience performance and where interventions should be prioritised. - Data Preparation: You will prepare and maintain datasets, models and visualisations for Power Resilience dashboards and reporting packs. - Forecasting and Business Cases: You will deliver forecasts, options analysis and evidence to support business cases and investment planning. - Judgement and Problem Solving: You will identify risks and provide clear recommendations to support operational and strategic decisions. - Continuous Improvement: You will support data quality and digitisation initiatives and provide feedback on process improvements. What you should bring to the role? - Relevant qualification in engineering, mathematics, data science, or a related discipline OR relevant technical experience. - Experience in data analysis, reporting or analytics, ideally in utilities/regulated environments. - Familiarity with asset, maintenance or outage data and supporting systems. - Ability to produce accurate datasets, models and insights. - Further qualifications in analytics or utilities. (desirable) The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role is: - Strong analytical and data visualisation skills. (e.g., Power BI, Excel or similar) - Good understanding of data modelling and reporting concepts. - IT literacy and ability to communicate complex information. - Knowledge of Power systems or utilities data. What's in it for you? - Offering a salary between £43,000 to £50,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. - Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) - Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. - Generous Pension Scheme through AON. - Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Wate r Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we're here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

As a Senior Business Analyst, your role is critical to supporting Thames' progress towards achieving business area goals and desired outcomes and you will bring your experience of working with complex business problems & projects to drive this. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of Thames Water's digital transformation, leading analysis on complex, high-profile initiatives that deliver real benefits to our customers, communities and the environment. You'll influence senior stakeholders, shape strategic decisions, mentor other analysts, and play a key role in building the future of Business Analysis within the organisation. What you'll be doing as a Senior Business Analyst - Engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels in the organisation to build trusted relationships and tailor communication to their needs. - Work with project teams, portfolio and business stakeholders both within and outside your domain area to build relationships while also meeting user needs. Communicate clearly and consistently with stakeholders. - Leads business analysts' team where there is more than 1 on a project - Apply Business Analysis techniques to analyse current services and processes against problem statements, needs, and outcomes. - Evaluate and document business requirements and non-functional requirements using relevant techniques - Work closely with business areas on the opportunities, guide and positively challenge preconceptions and drive collaboration across teams to optimise opportunities within projects. - Seek the necessary agreement and approval of documentation with appropriate stakeholders to proceed through stages of delivery. - Ensure all documentation & deliverables meet the required quality to ensure the successful delivery of the outcome with minimal defects/missing scope. - Able to influence others and work collaboratively within project teams at all levels. - Work with the lead BA to support the ongoing development of the BA team, sharing knowledge and best practice. Helping lead the adoption of agile principles practices and cultural changes to improve how Thames Water delivers change across the organisation Base location - Hybrid - Clear Water Court Reading RG1 8DB Working pattern - 36 hours Monday to Friday What you should bring to the role The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role is: - Business Analysis experience working in a digital project environment - Extensive understanding and experience of applying Agile and Waterfall project delivery methodologies and tools i.e. ADO - Good communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels in the organisation - Ability to work on complex projects with multiple delivery partners/stakeholders e.g. introduction of new platforms that drive significant business transformation - BCS (or equivalent) Diploma Extra qualities that would be a great fit for our team: - Working on multiple projects concurrently - Working on significant transformation programmes What's in it for you? - Competitive salary from £60,000 to £70,000 per annum - Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) - Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets - Generous Pension Scheme through AON - Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Wate r Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we're here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Database Administrator (DBA) Reading Hybrid Permanent Help shape the data platform behind a mission-critical technology solution. We're looking for an experienced Database Administrator to take ownership of a complex, high-availability database environment that supports a sophisticated operational software platform. This is an opportunity to join an innovative engineering team where reliability, performance and automation are central to delivering cutting-edge technology. Working closely with software engineers, platform specialists and data teams, you'll ensure the database layer remains secure, resilient and highly optimised while supporting the continued evolution of a growing product. Key Responsibilities - Own the design, administration and ongoing optimisation of production MariaDB/MySQL databases. - Develop and manage robust database schema migrations with safe deployment, validation and rollback processes. - Monitor, analyse and optimise database performance in high-volume, write-intensive environments. - Design and maintain backup, recovery and data retention strategies, regularly validating restore processes. - Implement and maintain database security, permissions and audit controls. - Create automation, monitoring and health-check tooling to improve operational efficiency and scalability. - Collaborate with software developers to optimise queries, indexing strategies and data models. - Support the wider engineering function by contributing to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes. - Provide guidance on database architecture and best practice across development teams. Key Skills & Experience - Strong commercial experience administering production MariaDB or MySQL databases. - Excellent understanding of database performance tuning, indexing and query optimisation. - Experience designing and executing schema migration strategies. - Knowledge of backup, recovery and disaster recovery best practices. - Automation experience using SQL alongside Python or Bash scripting. - Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering and technical teams. Desirable Experience - PostgreSQL administration. - Containerised environments using Docker. - Event-driven architectures or messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ. - Experience supporting distributed or multi-site database deployments. - Background working within regulated, security-conscious or mission-critical environments. What's on Offer - Hybrid working with regular collaboration from the Reading office. - The opportunity to work on technically challenging, large-scale software products. - A collaborative engineering culture focused on quality, innovation and continuous improvement. - Competitive salary and benefits package. - Long-term career development within a growing technology business. Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Principal Data Engineer - Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Data and Integration Location: Reading (hybrid working) Duration: Initially Until Feb '27 - but very likely to extend (new programme) (Inside IR35) Active SC Clearance Required Role details: We are looking for SC cleared Data Engineers to support our defence client on a contract basis. This role is focused on the Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Data and Integration, and will be based in Reading with hybrid working arrangements. The initial contract will run until February 2027, with a strong likelihood of extension as this is a long term programme. Key Responsibilities: - Design and maintain scalable, secure, and resilient data architectures and platforms. - Lead the development of enterprise data pipelines, data integration frameworks, and data products. - Establish and enforce data engineering standards, patterns, and best practices. - Implement DataOps and DevOps methodologies to enhance deployment efficiency and operational reliability. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to comprehend data requirements and deliver effective solutions. - Ensure data quality, integrity, lineage, security, and compliance across all data assets. - Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to data engineering teams. - Support cloud migration and modernisation initiatives involving data platforms and services. Job Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline. - Experience in data engineering, software engineering, or data platform development. - Significant experience in designing and implementing enterprise-scale data solutions. - Extensive experience with cloud data platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud. - Proficiency in SQL, Python, Spark, and modern data processing frameworks. - Experience building and managing ETL/ELT pipelines and streaming data solutions. - Practical experience with DataOps, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code. - Expertise in data modelling, data warehousing, and master data management principles. - Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, and data quality frameworks. Desirable Skills: - Professional certifications in AWS, Azure, GCP, or Data Engineering. - Experience within aerospace, defence, manufacturing, or highly regulated industries. - Knowledge of AI/ML platforms and MLOps practices. - Experience with graph databases and knowledge engineering solutions. - Experience implementing data mesh or data fabric architectures. - Enterprise Architecture experience. - Experience leading large-scale data modernisation programmes. - Knowledge of defence security standards and classified environments. If you are a talented Data Engineer ready to take on a critical role in a dynamic and challenging environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's skilled team and contribute to their innovative projects.

Data Enrichment Manager - Hybrid (multiple offices around the UK) 80- 90k + Bonus and wider benefits We're recruiting for a Data Enrichment Manager to join a growing analytics function, leading a team focused on extracting greater value from data and helping drive commercial decision-making. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong analytical background and leadership experience who enjoys identifying new data opportunities, influencing business strategy, and turning complex datasets into business insights. You'll play a key role in shaping the organisation's data enrichment strategy while working closely with teams across analytics, technology, operations, and commercial functions. Duties of the Data Enrichment Manager: - Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing data team. - Identifying and evaluating new internal and external data sources to drive business value. - Delivering data-driven recommendations to improve commercial performance and customer outcomes. - Working closely with technology and data engineering teams to ensure robust and scalable data solutions. - Analysing large datasets to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. - Collaborating with stakeholders across the business to support strategic objectives. - Promoting best practice around data governance, quality, and security. - Driving innovation through the use of advanced analytics, data science, and emerging technologies. Skills of the Data Enrichment Manager: - Previous experience leading or mentoring analytical, pricing, or data-focused teams. - Experience in the Insurance industry, ideally Motor insurance - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Experience working with large and complex datasets. - Advanced skills in tools such as SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau, or similar. - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. - Commercial awareness and the ability to turn data insight into business outcomes. Nice to Have: - Knowledge of predictive modelling, pricing, enrichment, or customer analytics. - Exposure to machine learning and advanced statistical techniques. Benefits: - Hybrid working & flexi-time - Annual bonus opportunity. - 25 days annual leave rising with service - Enhanced pension scheme. - Healthcare benefits. - Flexible working options. - Electric vehicle leasing scheme - Discount scheme - Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. - + many more Code - INDITND If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Hours: 07.30 to 17.00 Monday to Friday.Salary: Compeititve Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where your skills will shine and your ideas will shape the future? At Grundon, we are on the lookout for a dynamic, passionate, and driven Logistics Business Analyst to join our Operations team on a 12 month FTC based in Beenham. This is more than just a job , it's an opportunity to join a company that is here to show the world that there is more to waste than it seems. Here your contributions will make a real difference as we work towards our shared vision to unlock the potential of waste whilst we are dedicated to leaving a better planet for future generations. Reporting into the General Manager, you will play a key role in supporting operational improvements within our Waste Collection division. You will analyse business processes, performance data, and operational trends to identify opportunities for increased efficiency, cost savings, and improved service delivery. Working closely with teams across the business, including IT and fellow Business Analysts, you will provide data-driven insights, support process improvements, and help deliver solutions that enable informed decision-making and drive continued success. What will you do - Partnering with business stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and deliver effective solutions, reports, and system improvements. - Reviewing operational data and performance trends to provide actionable insights that support informed decision-making. - Identifying opportunities to improve logistics efficiency, including route optimisation, cost control, service performance, and resource planning. - Acting as a link between business teams and technical specialists, ensuring clear communication of requirements, solutions, and project progress. - Developing and maintaining reporting dashboards, forecasts, and analytical tools to support operational planning and performance management. - Supporting budget planning, pricing reviews, and scenario modelling to identify risks, opportunities, and future requirements. - Monitoring key performance indicators across logistics operations, including customer service, efficiency, costs, and operational trends. - Analysing data from systems, including fleet and workshop management tools, to support effective decision-making around maintenance, investment, and resource allocation. - Benchmarking performance across depots and identifying areas for improvement, risk mitigation, and process development. - Collaborating with teams to develop improved processes, share best practice, and promote continuous improvement. - Building strong relationships across the organisation, providing clear reporting and insights to stakeholders at all levels. Why you will like working here: - A supportive, inclusive, and fun team culture. - Designed to empower you to work where and how you thrive, balancing productivity with lifestyle - Opportunities for career growth and development. - Competitive salary and great benefits. - A company that values your voice and ideas. About You - A minimum of 2 years' experience in business analysis, process improvement, or a related role. - Experience within Waste Management, Logistics, or a similar operational environment is desirable. - Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide clear, actionable insights. - Proficiency in data analysis tools, including Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and process mapping techniques. - Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate results. - Excellent attention to detail when reviewing data, preparing documentation, and supporting system validation. - Experience using ERP systems, particularly Microsoft Dynamics NAV, would be advantageous. About Grundon? Grundon is the UK's largest family-owned supplier of integrated waste management and environmental services. Founded in 1929, we have developed a distinctive approach that has helped us to maintain a leading position within the waste industry. This approach is underpinned by our commitment to quality of service, innovation and technical progress, together with a genuine and demonstrable concern for the environment. Why Grundon? At Grundon, we are dedicated to providing diversity, equality, and inclusion. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. If you're ready to take the next step in your career within the dynamic world of waste management and environmental services, this is your opportunity to join one of the industry's most respected names.

Job Title: Marketing Data & Insights Executive Length: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Location: Reading Working Pattern: Hybrid 1 day per week in the office We're looking for a Marketing Data & Insights Executive to join a growing business on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an analytical marketer who enjoys turning data into meaningful insights. You'll use reporting, customer insights and email marketing to help improve campaign performance and drive business growth. The role is primarily remote, with one day per week in the Reading office and occasional travel to other UK locations. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential. The Role You'll play a key role in measuring and improving marketing performance across multiple digital channels. You'll analyse campaign results, produce insightful reports and dashboards, and identify opportunities to improve engagement and ROI. You'll also manage email marketing campaigns from planning and delivery through to reporting and optimisation. Key Responsibilities - Produce regular marketing reports and performance dashboards. - Analyse campaign performance and customer behaviour. - Identify trends and opportunities to improve results. - Monitor website, CRM, email and paid media performance. - Track key KPIs including traffic, conversions, engagement and ROI. - Gather customer insights through surveys and CRM data. - Plan, build and deliver email marketing campaigns. - Test and optimise subject lines, content and audience segmentation. - Support marketing automation and customer journey campaigns. - Manage the email marketing calendar. - Work closely with internal teams to deliver marketing objectives. About You - Experience in digital marketing, marketing analytics or marketing insights. - Strong reporting and data analysis skills. - Experience using Google Analytics and Google Ads. - Experience with CRM and email marketing platforms (Brevo experience is desirable). - Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and formulas. - Experience creating dashboards and KPI reports. - Knowledge of customer segmentation and marketing automation. - Excellent communication and organisational skills. - The ability to work independently in a remote working environment. - A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Security Analyst - £45,000 - £50,000 - Reading - Hybrid FryerMiles are delighted to be working with a leading UK Managed Service Provider (MSP) to recruit a Security Analyst based in Reading. The successful candidate will play a key role in security operations, incident response, threat detection and automation, helping to protect customer environments while continuously improving security platforms and processes. Key Responsibilities - Manage the full security incident lifecycle, from investigation through to resolution. - Monitor, investigate and respond to security events across cloud, identity and endpoint environments. - Design, implement and optimise SIEM detection rules to improve threat detection and reduce false positives. - Develop and maintain security automation using SOAR platforms, Logic Apps, Python and APIs. - Conduct proactive threat hunting and perform root cause analysis following security incidents. - Support endpoint security, identity protection and vulnerability management initiatives. Requirements - Experience within a SOC environment. - Strong knowledge of SIEM, EDR and SOAR platforms. - Hands-on experience with platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, CrowdStrike, Darktrace or similar security technologies. - Experience monitoring and securing Azure and AWS environments. - Knowledge of ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Skills - CISSP and/or Microsoft Security certifications (SC-200, SC-300 or SC-400). - Experience working within an MSP or MSSP environment. Security Analyst - £45,000 - £50,000 - Reading - Hybrid

Your New Role Short term contract for 4x experienced Data Cabling Engineers to join a commercial installation project. This role is ideal for engineers who are confident installing, terminating and testing Cat 6A structured cabling and are comfortable working at height using powered access equipment. Your Responsibilities Installation of Cat 6A structured cabling. Termination of data outlets, patch panels and cabinets. Testing and certification of installed cabling. Working from drawings and cable schedules. Maintaining a high standard of workmanship whilst adhering to health and safety procedures. Essential Requirements Proven experience installing, terminating and testing Cat 6A cabling. IPAF & ECS/CSCS Experience working on commercial projects.

Your New Role Short term contract for 4x experienced Data Cabling Engineers to join a commercial installation project. This role is ideal for engineers who are confident installing, terminating and testing Cat 6A structured cabling and are comfortable working at height using powered access equipment. Your Responsibilities Installation of Cat 6A structured cabling. Termination of data outlets, patch panels and cabinets. Testing and certification of installed cabling. Working from drawings and cable schedules. Maintaining a high standard of workmanship whilst adhering to health and safety procedures. Essential Requirements Proven experience installing, terminating and testing Cat 6A cabling. IPAF & ECS/CSCS Experience working on commercial projects.