At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead analytics projects to drive sustainable change and improve performance.
- Company: Join WaterAid, a global leader in water, sanitation, and hygiene.
- Benefits: Enjoy 36 days of holiday, flexible working, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to equity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global issues while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong SQL skills and experience with Power BI and data analysis.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
Contract type: Permanent, Full time – 35 hours per week. UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40% of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Change starts with water. Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
The Analytics team sits within WaterAid’s Performance, Strategy and Insight (PSI) Department. The team helps colleagues across the organisation understand performance, identify opportunities for improvement and make evidence-led decisions with a primary focus on communications and fundraising.
As our Analytics Manager, you will lead the delivery of business intelligence and analytics products that enable teams and leaders to understand performance and make informed decisions, and work closely with stakeholders across fundraising, communications and the wider organisation to drive sustainable change.
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of Business Insight Analysts, ensuring high standards of delivery and professional development.
- Plan and manage the work of the Analytics function, taking responsibility for delivery, prioritisation and performance.
- Own the delivery and continuous improvement of business intelligence and performance reporting products, including Power BI, and oversee and support the development and application of forecasting, statistical and machine-learning models.
- Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.
Demonstrable hands-on experience building and delivering BI solutions, particularly using Power BI. Strong SQL skills and competency working with relational databases (e.g. SQL Server) and modern cloud or SaaS data platforms (e.g. Microsoft Fabric). Ability to design meaningful analysis that delivers business value, based on a clear understanding of organisational and stakeholder goals. Experience using R or Python and using a data warehouse.
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
~36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays) ~ Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave ~ Employer pension contribution up to 10% ~ Flexible and hybrid working arrangements ~ Season ticket loan ~ Free annual eye tests ~ Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity) ~ Sabbaticals ~ As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date.
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Analytics Manager (BI, SQL) in London employer: WaterAid
WaterAid is an exceptional employer that champions a collaborative and inclusive work culture, where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on global water and sanitation issues. Based in London, the company offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, ensuring that team members can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to vital humanitarian efforts.
