Data Analytics & BI Specialist (12 month FTC) in Coventry

We operate on a team‑led hybrid approach with at least 1 day a week in the Coventry or Manchester office. The Data Analytics Specialist plays an important role in empowering business stakeholders to leverage data‑driven insights, optimising decision‑making and driving business growth. This 12‑month FTC role involves collaborating closely with stakeholders to develop and implement data analytics solutions that ensure effective use of data and analytics tools. This role is responsible for designing and developing high‑performing, meaningful and value‑driven data products using Cognos Analytics & Power BI. Through this work, the Data Analytics Specialist helps make data accessible to all, enabling it to power the organisation’s future and support business success.

Our benefits include:

• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and a holiday buy/sell scheme
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Personal pension with matched contributions
• Life assurance (6 times annual salary)

You’re a data analytics professional with a passion for delivering high‑impact solutions that drive business value. You enjoy working collaboratively with stakeholders, translating data into actionable insight, and enabling better decision‑making across the business. You’ll be confident working with data tools and visualisation platforms, with strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset.

For this role you’ll need to have:

• Experience in data analytics, business intelligence or a related field
• Strong problem‑solving skills and an attention to detail
• Technical expertise in Cognos Analytics and/or Power BI (other analytics & BI tools considered)
• SQL coding skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in these areas would be helpful:

• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the business
• Business analysis skills
• Experience translating technical concepts to non‑technical audiences
• Working in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment
• A degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Hours: Full time – 35 hours

In 2025, Coventry Building Society purchased The Co‑operative Bank. Bringing together our purpose‑led building society with the UK’s original ethical bank was the start of an exciting journey. Trusted by over four million people, we’re a mutually owned business free from shareholders, and with our combined experience of almost 300 years, our ethics and dedication will continue to guide us. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers and colleagues. We’re officially recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing. We’re serious about equality, race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know you’ll build more than just a career with us.

We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we’ll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role.

We’re proud to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As part of the application process, disabled applicants can opt in for the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If there are ever occasions where it is not practicable to interview all candidates that meet the essential criteria, such as when we receive a high number of applications, we commit to interviewing disabled candidates who best meet the minimum essential and desirable criteria.

We are currently receiving a high number of applications for our roles and, while we review each one carefully against the advertised criteria, unfortunately we're unable to provide individual feedback. We will contact shortlisted candidates directly.