Closing Date 2026-04-20 Job Title: Data Analyst Location: Falmer, Sussex Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: From £33,900 based on skills & experience About the role: Protecting the environment and eliminating pollution from our wastewater networks is one of the most critical challenges facing our business. We are looking for a talented Data Analyst to play a pivotal role in this ambition—turning complex operational and environmental data into clear insight that drives real‑world improvements. You will be at the forefront of this endeavour, with exposure at senior levels across the organisation, shaping strategy, informing targeted intervention projects, and providing key analytical input to our Pollution Incident Reduction Plans (PIRP); to help focus effort where it will have the greatest impact. What you will be responsible for: Working with a high degree of autonomy, the Data Analyst operates in a federated model, collaborating closely with both the central Data & Analytics team and the analytics function embedded within the line of business. They work alongside data engineering, BI teams, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements, validate results, and ensure all outputs are well documented, reproducible, and auditable. The role produces insights, ad‑hoc analysis, and data products that support operational and strategic decision‑making. Analysts are expected to be proactive, with strong foundations in data visualisation, data preparation, and basic statistical analysis, and to work effectively across both central and embedded teams. What you’ll bring to the role: Essential Ability to produce clear, insightful, and actionable reporting materials. Experience in business process mapping and process design. Strong statistical analysis skills, including data quality assessment and confidence measurement. Experience implementing asset‑management planning and analysis processes. Experience working with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems. Knowledge of data‑governance practices and standards. Understanding of asset‑management principles and practices. Experience with data and analytics technologies such as Qlik or Alteryx. Experience using coding and querying languages such as SQL, Python, or R. Desirable Experience with forecasting techniques and confidence in interpreting model outputs. Experience developing or improving asset‑management planning processes. Familiarity with advanced statistical or modelling concepts. Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed. You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation "Our mission is to protect and enhance life through water—and we need passionate people to help us achieve it. If you’re inspired by our purpose and believe you can contribute, apply today. You don’t need to meet every criterion; what matters most is your drive to make a difference." If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself) Our Commitment to Diversity We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Additional information: In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‑employment checks, including security vetting. Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation. Our purpose is big. Our impact is huge. And we know that every single one of us has the power, through our actions, to positively change society and the environment for good. It’s why careers with us have real meaning. Because, if you’re driven and ambitious, we can offer you huge opportunities for personal growth, professional development and constant innovation. Forever evolving. Forever focused on doing the right thing, we empower and encourage everyone to play to their strengths and to help us shape a fair and positive future for all. We believe in Water for Life. If you do too, Dive Right In. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support – because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That’s why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means you’ll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position. Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?
