Lead Data Analyst

Lead Data Analyst at NEXT – Hybrid Role in Leicester | £45,056 per Year | UK Based

Looking to take the next step in your data analytics career? NEXT is recruiting a Lead Data Analyst to join its Online Data Team in Leicester. This permanent hybrid opportunity offers a starting salary of £45,056 per year, excellent employee benefits, and the chance to work on high-impact data solutions that influence business decisions across one of the UK’s largest retailers.

Job Overview

Job Title: Lead Data Analyst

Company: NEXT

Location: Leicester, England (Hybrid – Minimum 2 days per week in the office)

Salary: Starting from £45,056 per year

Job Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

About the Role

As a Lead Data Analyst, you will play a key leadership role within the Online Data Team. You will mentor fellow analysts while developing advanced reporting solutions, designing scalable data models, building interactive Power BI dashboards, and delivering strategic insights that support business growth and customer service operations.

Working closely with the Contact Centre Management Team, you’ll help transform business data into actionable intelligence through automation, reporting, and analytics.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor members of the Online Data Team.
Act as the first point of escalation for technical and analytical challenges.
Design and improve reporting solutions and analytical processes.
Gather business requirements and convert them into data-driven solutions.
Perform ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
Clean, validate, and maintain high-quality datasets.
Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports.
Analyse operational performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Deliver meaningful KPI reporting and business insights.
Improve existing IT and reporting solutions.
Train end users on Power BI dashboards and reporting tools.
Keep up to date with emerging technologies and analytics best practices.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should have:

Strong SQL and Python (or similar programming language) skills.
Advanced Power BI dashboard development experience.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience working with data modelling and data warehousing.
Ability to explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Experience working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Skills

The following would be an advantage:

Databricks
Azure DevOps
Contact centre analytics experience
Degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related discipline (or equivalent commercial experience)

Employee Benefits

Successful applicants will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

25% staff discount on most NEXT products.
Quarterly bonus scheme.
Free parking.
Early VIP sale access.
Staff shop discounts.
Discounts on partner brands.
Subsidised staff restaurants.
Digital GP and wellbeing services.
Sharesave scheme.
Financial wellbeing support.
Wellhub discounted gym memberships.
Employee support networks.
Discounts from over 3,500 retailers.

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process includes:

CV and application review.
Telephone interview.
Face-to-face interview.
Data assessment.
Pre-employment criminal and credit checks.

Right to Work Information

Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK before employment begins.

This position is not normally eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. Candidates should ensure they already have suitable UK work authorization before applying.

About NEXT

NEXT is one of the UK’s leading FTSE 100 retailers, employing over 44,000 people across the business. The company operates more than 450 stores and serves customers in over 80 countries through its growing online platform.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly through the official NEXT careers page by submitting an up-to-date CV and completing the online application before the vacancy closes.

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