Data Analyst

Nextech Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An IT Managed Services Provider is seeking a Data Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Manchester. This role, suited for someone with 1-2 years of experience, involves analyzing datasets, building reports with Power BI, and writing SQL queries. The candidate will work closely with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and support decision-making. The position offers a salary up to £28,000 and opportunities for skill development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £28,000

Hands-on exposure to modern data tools

Opportunity for skill development in Power BI, SQL, and Azure technologies

Supportive team environment with scope for learning and progression

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in a Data Analyst or similar analytical role.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI for building reports and dashboards.
• Working knowledge of SQL including writing queries with joins.

Responsibilities

• Support the analysis of internal and customer-related datasets.
• Design, build, and maintain reports and dashboards using Power BI.
• Write and maintain SQL queries to support reporting and analytical requirements.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Data warehousing concepts

Job description

Role: Data Analyst - 12 Month FTC
Location: Manchester (Hybrid/Office-based)
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum
Sector: IT Managed Services

Overview

We are working with a growing IT Managed Services provider who are looking to appoint a Data Analyst to join their data team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is well suited to someone with 1-2 years' experience who is looking to further develop their technical and analytical skills within a supportive, technology-driven environment.

The successful candidate will support the analysis of internal operational data and customer-linked datasets, helping the business gain meaningful insights and improve decision-making.

You will work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring data is accurate, well-structured, and presented in a clear and accessible way.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the analysis of internal and customer-related datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Design, build, and maintain reports and dashboards using Power BI
• Write and maintain SQL queries to support reporting and analytical requirements
• Assist in the development and maintenance of ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory
• Contribute to data warehousing initiatives, supporting data accuracy and consistency
• Translate business requirements into clear reports and visualisations
• Help maintain data quality, governance, and security best practices
• Collaborate with internal teams to support data-driven decision making

Essential Skills & Experience

• 1-2 years' experience in a Data Analyst or similar analytical role
• Working knowledge of SQL, including:
  • Writing queries with joins
  • Basic query optimisation
  • Exposure to CTEs and window functions
• Hands‑on experience with Power BI, including:
  • Building reports and dashboards
  • Basic data modelling (relationships, star schema awareness)
  • Creating DAX measures and calculations
• Some experience or exposure to Azure Data Factory or similar ETL tools
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts
• Ability to analyse datasets and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders
• Strong analytical mindset with good problem‑solving skills

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience within an IT Managed Services or technology‑focused organisation
• Exposure to Azure data platforms such as Azure SQL or Synapse
• Awareness of data governance, compliance, or data quality principles

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £28,000
• 12-month fixed-term contract with hands‑on exposure to modern data tools
• Opportunity to develop skills in Power BI, SQL, and Azure technologies
• Supportive team environment with scope for learning and progression