Data Analyst

The Range; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a dynamic Data Analyst for their Head Office in Plymouth. The role involves designing dashboards in Power BI, querying data with SQL, and conducting analyses to identify trends and opportunities. Candidates should have strong Power BI and SQL skills, along with a relevant degree. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and additional perks, including a pension and employee discounts. Join a growing team focused on data-driven decision-making.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Long service awards

Employee discount

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proficient in SQL with experience in data manipulation.
• Strong skills in Power BI for creating dashboards.
• Experience with DAX and advanced Excel techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis for insights.
• Collaborate with teams to translate needs into data outputs.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Strong Power BI skills

DAX and Power Query experience

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Experience with large datasets

Education

Degree in a business-related subject

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Job description

Overview

We are a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK's fastest growing privately owned companies. The Range has grown enormously since its inception in 1989, and now has over 200 stores nationwide. People are at the heart of our retail concept, and we want to invest in our staff and make the future extraordinary. As a result of our expansion plans, and our continued ongoing success we are seeking a dynamic Data Analyst to be based at our Head Office in Plymouth.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports (primarily in Power BI) to provide clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Query and manipulate data using SQL to support analysis, investigations, and reporting needs.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis to identify trends, issues, and opportunities, providing meaningful recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Ensure high standards of data integrity within the department by validating data, identifying inconsistencies, and recommending or implementing corrective actions.
• Analyse and document business processes, ensuring an understanding of how data flows through systems and how processes impact performance.
• Identify data or process issues, investigate root causes, and propose practical, data-driven solutions.
• Communicate insights clearly through storytelling, visualisation, and well-structured analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand information needs and translate them into analytical outputs.

Qualifications and Skills

• SQL proficiency, with experience querying, joining, and transforming data.
• Strong Power BI skills, including data modelling and report/dashboard creation.
• Experience with DAX, Power Query, and advanced Excel techniques.
• Ability to understand and map business processes, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and quality.
• Ability to communicate insights effectively.
• Experience working with large datasets or within a data-focused environment is a bonus.

Knowledge and Skills

• Degree in a business-related subject (e.g., Business Analytics, Business Management, Economics or similar).
• High attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Curious, analytical mindset with a passion for understanding data.
• Strong stakeholder communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and able to take ownership of issues from identification to resolution.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension
• Long service awards
• Employee discount
• Cycle to work scheme

Position and Hours

Position: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:45am – 17:30pm

Location

Plymouth, Devon