Operations Data & Insight Analyst

We’re looking for a talented Operations Data & Insight Analyst to join our team and help us make the most of the data that drives Thames Water. You’ll play a key role in bringing new tools, technologies, and techniques to life as we tackle current and future challenges across our business.

What you’ll be doing as an Operations Data & Insight Analyst

• Building and automating data processes, reports, and dashboards using SQL, Power BI and Excel.
• Working with large, varied datasets from sources, customer feedback, and operational systems to generate meaningful insights.
• Translating complex data into clear, visual insights for stakeholders, supporting decision-making across teams and senior management.
• Documenting and optimising ETL processes, data models, and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and knowledge sharing.

This is a hybrid role based at Kemble Court, Reading (RG2 6AD).

What you should bring to the role

• Proven experience in data analysis, reporting, and working with large operational datasets, ideally within a utilities or infrastructure environment.
• Strong technical skills in SQL, Power BI, Power Query, and Excel, statistical modelling, or similar analytical tools being an advantage.
• Understanding of data architecture and ETL processes.
• Excellent attention to detail, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex data clearly to non-technical audiences.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills & experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.