Data Specialist

We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.\\n\\nJob Title: Data Specialist \\n\\nLocation: Warwick / Remote\\n\\nContract Type: 6 months – possibility for extension\\n\\nOverview\\n\\nFor a dynamic organisation focused on data-driven decision making, we are seeking a highly capable Data Specialist to join our team in a business-critical role. This position plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data that will directly inform future investment decisions worth billions of pounds and support regulatory submissions.\\n\\nThe role requires an experienced data professional who can hit the ground running, with exceptional Excel expertise and a strong understanding of data governance, accuracy, and regulatory implications. The successful candidate will work independently, and will be accountable for ensuring that all data collected and reported is complete, accurate, and defensible.\\n\\nThis role is responsible for manually extracting, validating, and managing data from approximately 200 individual projects, capturing information directly from project requirements and maintaining it within structured Excel trackers.

The accuracy of this data is critical-any errors may compromise the integrity of the submission and call the wider dataset into question.\\n\\nThere is an immediate requirement to keep this data fully up to date as part of ongoing RRP processes, with a hard deadline for finalisation by the end of March.\\n\\nKey Responsibilities\\n\\nManually extract, document, and maintain detailed project data from ~200 projects using structured Excel trackers\\nEnsure all data is accurate, consistent, and fully aligned with regulatory and RRP requirements\\nActively engage with project teams to obtain missing, unclear, or complex data inputs\\nMeasure, validate, and continuously assess data integrity and quality, proactively identifying and resolving issues\\nDevelop and streamline Excel-based processes and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy\\nPrepare high-quality executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations\\nProduce clear, defensible datasets suitable for regulatory scrutiny and external submission\\nCollaborate closely with stakeholders while operating independently and confidently\\nUnderstand and communicate the implications of data errors or inconsistencies on downstream decision-making \\n\\nEssential Skills & Experience\\n\\nAdvanced Excel expertise (expert-level formulas, data validation, reconciliation, trackers, large datasets)\\nStrong experience with Power Query; limited Power BI exposure is acceptable, but Excel is the core requirement\\nProven background in data accuracy, data integrity, and regulatory or high-risk reporting environments\\nExperience working in the utilities sector\\nComfortable manually extracting and managing complex data from unstructured sources\\nStrong analytical mindset with the confidence to challenge data quality where required\\nAbility to work independently at pace with minimal guidance\\nExcellent communication skills, able to engage stakeholders and explain data clearly \\n\\nDesirable\\n\\nPrevious involvement in submissions or regulatory reporting\\nExperience supporting investment planning, capital programmes, or large infrastructure portfolios\\nBackground in executive-level reporting and stakeholder engagement \\n\\nPersonal Attributes\\n\\nHighly detail-oriented with an uncompromising approach to accuracy\\nProactive, resilient, and comfortable operating under pressure and tight deadlines\\nStrong cultural fit with a fast-moving, delivery-focused environment\\nConfident self-starter \\n\\nPlease be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.\\n\\nWe use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants.

Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention