Business Data Analyst
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £300.0 to £400.0 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | Inverness, Highlands, EH3 9QA |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4772008_1771348716 |
Summary
Your new company and role
A growing organisation undertaking a significant phase of business modernisation and data‑driven transformation is seeking an experienced Business Data Analyst / Business Improvement Consultant to support several high‑impact initiatives.
This Outside IR35 contract offers hybrid working with the client based in Inverness. You will play a key role in reviewing how data is collected, interpreted, and used across the organisation, while identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen decision-making, and support wider operational and commercial goals.
The role blends hands‑on data analytics with consultative business engagement - ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure to ambiguity and influencing positive change.
What You'll Need to Succeed
You'll be well suited to this role if you bring:
- Proven experience as a Data Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar consultative role
- Strong capability in spotting inefficiencies, mapping processes, and recommending improvements
- Experience analysing and interpreting datasets to provide meaningful insight
- Confidence building BI dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI)
- Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft suite
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders
- A proactive, curious, commercially aware mindset
- The ability to work independently and introduce clarity where processes are underdeveloped
Above all, you'll be someone who can turn data into practical business improvement and smarter ways of working.
What you need to do now
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