Lead Data Analyst

The Saga Analytics and Data Science team is growing! We are now ready to recruit a Lead Data Analyst to manage the growing team of Data Analysts who all play a pivotal role in shaping our data strategy across the Saga Brands. As the Lead Data Analyst, you will be mentoring a team of talented data analysts, up to 6 individuals and also driving the development of all our analytic solutions. Your primary responsibility will be to harness the power of data to extract meaningful insights, inform strategic decisions, and contribute to the overall success of the organisation. We work in a hybrid way at Saga both at home and in the office. When you do come into the office, it'll be with a real purpose in mind - to meet with your team, to work together, and of course to socialise and celebrate too!,

• Team Leadership: Provide team and technical leadership. Manage, mentor and develop a team of data analysts, provide guidance on best practices, foster high-performance culture, and ensure efficient delivery of analytical solutions.
• Data Analysis and Interpretation: Develop and Oversee the analysis of large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights relevant to business objectives and customers journeys across our business units.
• Reporting and visualisation: Develop and deliver clear and impactful reports and visualisations to communicate key findings to stakeholders. Ensure that reports and dashboards are insightful and align with business objectives.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Working closely with business stakeholders and technical colleagues to understand analytical requirements and integrate insights into existing workflows & applications. Communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical counterparts.
• Data Quality and Governance: Ensure the quality and integrity of data used for analysis, implementing and maintaining data governance best practices. Collaborate with IT and data teams to resolve data quality issues.
• Agile ways of working: Demonstrate experience in working in an agile environment, participating in sprint planning, and adapting to changing priorities.
• Continuous improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data analytics. Bring the most relevant ones back to SAGA and find ways to implement them to unlock business value., Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.
  
  You will have already gained experience as an Analytics Manager with both people management skills and dashboarding skills for business growth strategies. You will also need to demonstrate the following skills and experience;
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualization tools.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with analytics tools such as SQL, Python, R, and visualization tools like Tableau.
• Have previously worked in an agile development environment, with a focus on iterative and collaborative project delivery.
• A curious nature, with the drive to learn and master new tech and methods.
• Communication - Working with technical and non-technical counterparts, facilitating effective collaboration and resolution.
• Problem Solving - Analyse complex data challenges, identify solutions and implement effective strategies.
• Project Management - Ability to manage and deliver data engineering projects on time, to high standards.
Desirable;
• Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or Business Analytics.
• Already be seen as a credible Data Analyst Manager with a track record of successful project delivery and team leadership.
• Have established your career around the marketing domain; customer insights, customer life cycle, next best action, consent and retention.
  
  Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.
We are a dynamic and forward-looking business with a clear, single-minded purpose; to create exceptional experiences every day whilst being a driver for positive change in our markets and communities. Our focus on exceptional experiences empowers our colleagues to create moments that are simple, personal and special for our customers and for each other. Our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose. At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better. We're passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Championing diversity is important to us, and diverse teams really are the best ones. We're dedicated to creating a culture where every colleague feels like they belong. So that at Saga, more than anywhere else, you can be your best, be yourself and make a difference. Fair consideration is given to all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over the age of 50. As champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams. We are also an official Disability Confident Committed employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.

Everyday our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues. BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEAGUES:
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%
• Life assurance policy on joining us
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidays
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform