Demand Reduction Analyst

Summary:

Are you a data whizz with a passion for problem-solving? Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference in how we manage water for our customers?

If this sounds like you, you’ll want to learn more about this opportunity…

We're looking for a Demand Reduction Analyst to join our team. In this role, you'll be at the heart of our efforts to meet critical water efficiency targets. You'll use your analytical skills to delve into large datasets, spotting patterns and identifying where we can make the biggest impact on reducing customer water consumption. You won't just be crunching numbers; you'll be turning your insights into actionable recommendations that will shape our strategy.

You will lead on the creation of a suite of reports dashboards based on the water efficiency team requirements utilising new technology within the business. Therefore, experience and knowledge of coding languages such as Python, R and SQL will be crucial to the success of this.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with a brilliant team, and see the tangible results of your work every day.

Main responsibilities:

• Analyse large datasets related to household and non-household water use to provide solutions and recommendations.
• Lead the creation of reports and dashboards to track the savings from our water efficiency initiatives.
• Translate complex data findings into clear, actionable recommendations for various stakeholders, including senior management.
• Collaborate with our Water Insights Team and other data teams to support the company's evolving data strategy.
• Manage your workload and prioritise tasks to meet the business's needs.
• Support the Water Efficiency team on various activities and assist the wider Customer Demand Management team with their reporting requirements.

You'll need:
Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• Degree educated
• Previous experience in a Data Analyst role
• Experience in using SQL, Business Objects, Google reporting tools, and advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Strong analytical skills to analyse large data sets and draw conclusions to inform our water efficiency programmes.
• A proactive and pragmatic approach to understanding and utilising data.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable recommendations for different stakeholders.
• A collaborative spirit—you’ll be comfortable networking and working with other data teams across the business.
• Problem-solving skills to provide analytical techniques that present a solution.
• A full UK driving licence is required for this role.

It will be a bonus if you have:
Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• Water industry experience and relevant water efficiency knowledge .

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We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.

We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

Benefits package:

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.

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What can you expect from your recruitment?

• To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career’s website.
• It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
• Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.

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If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now!

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Compensation package:

£30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience