Data Analyst

Marston Holdings Limited; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading judicial services company in Rochdale is seeking a skilled Data Analyst who excels at transforming complex data into actionable insights. You will be responsible for building and automating MI reports, analyzing trends, and collaborating with various teams to improve operational performance. Ideal candidates will have strong SQL and Excel skills, experience in data-focused roles, and possess a degree in a statistical field. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Healthcare Cash Plan

Competitive annual leave allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Pension Contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in an MI, business intelligence or data-focused role.
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on accuracy and detail.
• Confidence in presenting findings to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and automate MI reports.
• Identify key datasets and support Data Warehouse development.
• Perform analysis on operational and financial performance.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Analytical mindset

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in a numerate or statistical field

Tools

Power BI

Cognos

Job description

Data Analyst

Rochdale (Hybrid)
Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you a curious, analytical thinker who thrives on turning complex data into clear, actionable insight?

We at Marston Holdings are looking for a Data Analyst with a data-driven mindset who will play a vital role in driving operational excellence, improving client delivery, and informing strategic decisions across our business.

The successful candidate will bring strong SQL expertise, using it to extract insights, build efficient queries, and support data-driven decision making.

About the Role

As a Data Analyst, you’ll be at the heart of our performance strategy producing regular, accurate MI reports, analysing key trends, and identifying areas for improvement across business units. You’ll work closely with senior managers, client stakeholders, and operational teams to ensure that data isn’t just delivered, it’s understood, impactful, and drives real results.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build, maintain and automate a suite of MI reports used by business leaders and clients alike
• Identify key datasets and support the development of our Data Warehouse
• Perform deep-dive analysis into operational and financial performance to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with strategy and operations teams to improve KPIs, SLAs and reduce complaint volumes
• Create insightful dashboards and visualisations that inform decision‑making
• Support bids and tenders with compelling data narratives and robust analysis

What You’ll Bring

• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on accuracy and detail
• Excellent Excel skills and strong experience with SQL, M, and DAX
• Confidence in presenting findings to senior stakeholders
• A pragmatic, problem‑solving approach and the curiosity to dig deep into the “why”
• Previous experience in an MI, business intelligence or data‑focused role
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Cognos, or similar tools
• A degree in a numerate or statistical field (preferred)

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary
• Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
• Hybrid working in our Rochdale Hub
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Staff benefits designed to suit you, from discounts on retail shopping, travel, and socialising to health & wellbeing
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension Contribution

If you’re someone who combines technical know‑how with a commercial mindset, thrives under pressure, and gets energy from turning numbers into narratives. You don’t just deliver reports, you deliver insight, drive change, and make data matter; we want to hear from you!

Marston Holdings Limited is a parent company formed of eight brand entities that each specialise in key areas of our overarching business. In a nutshell, we are the UK’s largest judicial services company and pioneers in clean air technology, offering services that support local and central government, utilities, and private sectors through the delivery of market leading integrated technology‑enabled solutions from design and implementation to management and recovery.

New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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