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About Sparta Global Embark on a transformative career journey with Sparta Global, where diversity, innovation, and passion for technology converge. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, offering not just jobs, but dynamic careers in the tech industry. You'll work alongside enthusiastic professionals, receiving top-tier training and mentorship to hone your skills for success in both public and private sectors. Our commitment to designing impactful careers and coaching future leaders is evident in our over 10 prestigious awards in Learning & Development and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. As a Top 20 Employer for Social Mobility and a proud B-Corp certified organisation, we're not just advancing careers; we're fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive tech landscape. Join us in shaping the future of technology - where your growth is our mission, and your success, our pride. Apply now to be part of our award-winning team at Sparta Global.? About this role As a Business Intelligence Analyst, you will be learning tools and techniques to get the best from data aggregation, data mining, forecasting, predictive analytics and data visualisation to help you in your duties which will include: Forming competitive intelligence by gathering and analysing information regarding all market factors that contribute to a business's competitive advantage. Using financial data to assess a company's viability, stability, and profitability. Gathering market research for information to better understand a company's target market Managing risks by identifying and managing potential threats to a business, including legal liabilities, financial uncertainty, strategic errors, accidents etc. Helping the company's senior management make decisions through strategic analysis Ide.ntifying and understanding potential stakeholders to determine their interests when developing and/or implementing a product, policy, or program. We're not expecting you to be an expert right away - that's where our award-winning Academy comes in. We're experts in building skills and confidence in a fun and supportive environment that will not only challenge but develop you into a confident and capable consultant. What we're looking for. We're seeking candidates who can exemplify our values:? Empathy and Diversity: Integrity, respect, and a commitment to inclusivity.? Drive: A goal-oriented mindset with pride in exceeding targets.? Collaboration: A team-focused approach, fostering positive relationships.? Innovation: Curiosity, creativity, and openness to diverse ideas.?? Flexibility: Adaptability and composure in the face of change.? As a national organisation with clients across the UK, we require all candidates to have the flexibility and willingness to relocate post training for deployment to client site. Remote working cannot be guaranteed. You must have eligibility to work in the UK for the duration of your contract with Sparta Global (British or Irish Citizenship, EU Settled Status, or Permanent Visa Holder). We do not offer visa sponsorships or accept Graduate or PSW Visas due to time limitations. Why you should apply:? Our environment is designed to nurture your talents and skills, your hard work and progress are not just appreciated - they're tangibly rewarded. We conduct performance-based reviews every six months, offering you the chance to increase your earning potential twice a year. This regular appraisal system is our way of ensuring that your efforts and achievements are consistently recognised and rewarded.? We also provide:?? 20 days annual leave bank holidays.? An extra day off for your birthday.? Pension.?? Eye care.? Death in service cover.? Cycle to work scheme.?? Season ticket loan.? Employee assistance program.? Yearly budget for personal development.? Access to alumni and community networks.?? Opportunities to be brand ambassadors.?? Being employed by Sparta Global is an investment in your future that pays dividends along the way. We give you breadth of experience and skills, along with increasing opportunities to develop further and earn more. No two career paths look the same at Sparta.?? Our Recruitment Process:? Begin your journey by applying online and our team will review your application. If you pass our initial screening, you'll be invited to complete our online assessments and first stage interview. If successful, the final stage is a competency-based interview, here you'll have the opportunity to impress us with your ability to communicate effectively and exhibit behavioural competencies through relevant examples. We're looking for candidates who can demonstrate a collaborative spirit and a growth mindset.?? The Talent Team will be there to support and answer any questions you have. You can also visit our YouTube channel to gain valuable insights and expert advice on virtual interviews, strategies to manage nerves, and tips on nonverbal communication.?? We look forward to receiving your application - good luck!???
Salary : £23,500 per year Job Type : Full Time Location : Head Office - West Didsbury Benefits : Competitive pension, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans for public transport plus much more. What you will be doing, over time and with training and the supervision of experienced colleagues... Being an advocate of the creation of a data culture across the business where it is unacceptable for data to be incomplete or incorrect and building trust in core systems to reduce the reliance on spreadsheets. Supporting the production of key performance reports, ensuring they are on time and to a high standard across a range of audiences including Board, management and customers. Supporting the analysis of key performance data to identify improvement priorities and trends, presented in an accessible format. Gathering greater insight and intelligence around key drivers of performance by working closely with BI colleagues and service delivery teams Providing support to corporate projects (customer feedback, procurement, equality and diversity, value for money, etc.) Collaborating with data owners and subject matter experts across the Group to support the design, development and building of appropriate tools to present routine BI analysis Supporting the BI Team to adhere to the Group's Performance Management Framework and operational management of the business. Providing bespoke analysis and technical expertise in appropriate analysis and visualisation techniques to support colleagues across the business with scrutinising data. Escalating issues with data accuracy or system usage to the appropriate channel to ensure prompt and satisfactory resolution. Interpreting operational and strategic BI requirements to identify and mine relevant data sources and advise colleagues on improvement opportunities. Processing and updating key geographical datasets to provide online maps and reports, through the capture & analysis of spatial data using GIS software. Working with members of the BI team, to assist with the delivery of key GIS outputs for group-wide project proposals & client meetings, & carry out an analysis of client's needs to create clear GIS technical briefs, thereby maximising the value of each service offer Contributing to the development of initiatives where the need for technical GIS expertise has been identified to help deliver high quality outputs. Assisting with the testing and development of various data management / visualization systems from their design to delivery and implementation. Working with Business Systems to develop tools for loading/transferring GIS data between different systems. Developing an expertise in joining different GIS datasets together, helping recipients to gain new insights' or investigate patterns', and subsequently provide an independent analysis, intelligence &/or advise on potential solutions to end users. Ensuring the robust & reliable management of spatial & other data in line with Great Places Information Management Policy Carrying out other duties as reasonably required. Representing Great Places in a professional manner with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity Treating customers and colleagues with respect and empathy Working 35 hours per week and having a flexible approach to work What you'll need... A minimum 2:2 achieved in the past 3 years, ideally within a relevant subject area GCSE maths and English or equivalent at grade C/4 or above A clean UK driving licence and access to a car would be desirable Experience of working in a customer focused environment, with a proven ability of delivering a high standard of customer service Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work as part of a team, as well as using your own initiative and time management skills to deliver tasks on time Keen eye for detail and good organisational skills Excellent level of ICT skills including the full range of Microsoft applications and the ability to use technology such as a mobile phone, tablet and laptop Commitment to completing all parts of the training programme Commitment to observe and comply with all policies / procedures / working practices / regulations and in particular Great Places Equality and Diversity Policy, Health and Safety Policy and Safeguarding Policy Key dates... Assessment day - Beginning of June 2024 Second/ final interviews - End of June 2024 Start date - Tuesday 3rd September 2024 REF-213 622