Data Analyst

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Location: Nottingham

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until January 2025

Recruiter: Noaman Hussain

We’re looking for a creative people-person who can process and analyse data, create and implement solutions, produce easily understandable insights and utilise data science principles to help guide decision-making across Boots.

You’ll join a well-established team that develops and delivers the science, analytics and tools helping Boots give our customers the products and services they want.

About the role

You will be involved with a blend of analytics & data science with a focus on translating and interpreting the science into commercial benefits within the Boots business.

In addition to processing data and developing analytics, you will be involved in evaluating commercial trials and supporting with the development of our reporting capabilities in a varied, hands-on role.

Sitting within the Data Science & Analytics team, you will have access to large datasets and analytical tools which you will use to inform and direct conversations on range optimisation, operational efficiencies, pharmacy services and geospatial sciences.

You’ll be inquisitive and have the technical capability to capture data, create valuable insights, and communicate the results with stakeholders. We want you to show us what you are capable of, and you will be both supported and challenged.

So, if you are passionate about working with data to solve business problems and excited by the idea of joining a trend-setting analytical team, we’d love to hear from you!

Highlights of the role:

• We like to give our customers what they want. Towards this goal, we will support you in developing analytical and data science techniques to uncover analytical opportunities.
• We believe we can always get better. You’ll help us develop not only analytically, but also as a business, looking for analytical solutions driving operational efficiencies.
• We love a bit of code. Whether its SQL or Python or a different passion of yours, you will access our data platform and develop hands-on experience.
• We don’t like to leave things to chance. You will work with our teams and third-party partner to develop and statistically evaluate commercial trials, permitting fantastic exposure to how a modern commercial retailer operates.
• We love to feel part of a team. You will support the continued development of the Boots Data Office and embedding reporting tools across the business.

What you’ll need to have

You will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a team. Excited by taking on responsibility and looking to create value from data and create the insight and tools to solve business problems.

You will demonstrate capability/experience with the following core requirements:

• Relevant previous experience or a degree with quantitative elements (such as Maths, Physics, Geography, Computer Science, Psychology)
• Logical thinking when solving problems.
• Proficiency in a coding language such as SQL, Python, R etc.
• Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI
• Ability to present complex results to less technical audiences.
• Ability to understand questions as analytical problems and using available data, quantitative modelling or statistical analysis techniques to develop solutions.
• Detail orientated and have the drive to investigate and fix potential errors.
• Ability to organise your workload, often balancing numerous projects and campaigns simultaneously.
• You will aim for improvements and helping others to achieve their best.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience with GIS software and techniques, or Alteryx Designer.
• Demonstrable record of producing results in a commercial environment.
• Ability to complete tasks with vague information.
• Expertise in working with large structured and unstructured data sets.

Our benefits

• Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by WBA and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better.

What's next

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

You will complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.

We are a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

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