Junior Data Analyst
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000 to £30,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £30,000 role for Junior Data Analyst |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1UE |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4763159_1768985271 |
Summary
Junior Data Analyst OR Data Processor
Loughborough
£30,000 per annum
Monday-Friday | Office‑based (Hybrid after probation)
ASAP Start
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and detail‑driven Junior Data Analyst to join a growing organisation based in Loughborough. This role is perfect for someone who loves working with data, enjoys problem‑solving, and wants to develop their analytical skills within a supportive team.
You'll be working closely with the Senior Data Analyst and Data Manager, gaining hands‑on experience across reporting, data quality, and business insights. After successfully completing probation and meeting key KPIs, the role will transition to a hybrid model (3 days from home, 2 days in the office).
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with the collection, cleaning, and validation of data from multiple sources
- Supporting the Senior Data Analyst in producing regular and ad‑hoc reports
- Helping to maintain dashboards and visualisations for internal teams
- Monitoring data quality and flagging inconsistencies or anomalies
- Working with the Data Manager to ensure data governance and accuracy standards are met
- Running basic queries and extracting datasets for analysis
- Supporting the wider business with data‑related requests
- Contributing to process improvements and helping streamline reporting workflows
- Assisting in the preparation of KPI reports and performance insights
What We're Looking For
- Strong attention to detail and a natural curiosity for data
- Good Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
- Exposure to SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools (training can be provided)
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and spot trends
- Strong communication skills and confidence working with internal stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Eagerness to learn and develop within a data‑focused career
What's On Offer
- £30,000 salary
- Monday-Friday, office‑based (Loughborough)
- Hybrid working after probation (3 days WFH, 2 days office)
- Full training and development from senior data professionals
- Clear progression opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
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