Data Intelligence Associate | Circa £30,100 negotiable + excellent benefits | Permanent | Hybrid

Are you passionate about data and eager to transform complex datasets into captivating visualisations? Thatcham Research is looking for a Data Intelligence Associate to join our growing Enterprise Data team. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a knack for turning data into actionable insights, we want to hear from you!

We have an opportunity for a Data Intelligence Associate to join the Enterprise Data team and support the delivery of Management Information (MI) and Business Intelligence (BI) products to our business and customers. We’d like you to help us deliver best practice and centre of excellence for all our MI & BI activity.

You’ll be performing activities and utilising analytical tools to discover trends and insights from data to improve business processes and to recognize insights within the automotive and motor insurance marketplace. Your North Star will be customer focus and value driven delivery of quality data products.

What you'll do:

• Create Insightful Visualisations: Use tools like Power BI to develop user-friendly dashboards, charts, reports, and infographics.
• Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand their data needs and deliver on them.
• Generate Performance Reports: Extract and analyse data to produce regular performance reports for various stakeholders.
• Identify Trends: Spot patterns in data and communicate key insights to support data-driven decision-making.
• Support Data Intelligence Analysts: Assist in research and evidence gathering to enhance departmental processes.

Skills & experience that will set you up for success in this role:

• Basic knowledge of data management and analysis principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Passion for data and a desire to continuously learn and improve.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent technical/vocational experience.
• Experience with agile data delivery (desirable)

What's in it for you?

• Innovative Environment: Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in data visualisation and reporting.
• Professional Growth: Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance your data analytics skills.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to the success of our organisation, members, and customers through data-driven insights.

Ready to make a difference with data? Apply now and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence!

Did you know...

Research tells us that men are more likely to apply to jobs if they meet only 60% of the criteria, whereas women often hesitate or don't apply unless they meet all of the criteria. This difference in application behaviour can contribute to the gender gap in career advancement and opportunities.

We know the perfect candidate doesn't exist! If you think you have what it takes but don't tick every box, we'd still encourage you to apply - it could be a perfect fit!

Perks & Benefits

Salary - Circa £30,100 negotiable dependent on skills & experience.

• 10% non-contributory pension
• 29 days holiday (inclusive of Christmas shutdown) + public holidays
• Group Life Assurance (equal to 3 x basic salary)
• Group Income Protection (after 2 years’ service)
• Salary Sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, home & tech scheme)
• Moneyhealth’s Financial Coaching & Wellbeing Platform
• Health Cash Plan (cash back on eligible medical treatments)
• Benenden Health Care (opt-in benefit)
• Reward & Recognition Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Sports & Social club
• Payroll charitable giving
• Subsidised on-site restaurant
• Free on-site parking

When we work

Our standard working hours are 8:30 - 16:30 Monday - Thursday, early finish on Friday - 8:30 - 15:45 (Talk to us about flexible working if this doesn’t quite suit you – we take work-life balance seriously!)

How we work

We understand the benefits of remote and in-person collaboration, and therefore have a hybrid working model – you’ll be expected to work from our office in Thatcham at least two days per week.

What we do

At the cutting edge of automotive research in the UK, Thatcham Research has a unique role in shaping the design of new vehicles and influencing ever higher standards of safety, security and repair. With an on-site Crash Laboratory, Repair Technology Centre and Training Academy, our research expertise is driving some of the very latest automotive developments in technology, materials and standards in this fast moving and highly technical industry.

Our active safety track site is one of the leading accredited Euro NCAP testing facilities, trialling and assessing the very latest developments in vehicle safety and assistance technologies.

Our Values

As an organisation that believes a strong set of Values are key to our organisational success and a sense of belonging for all colleagues, we ask that you understand, represent and apply our Values of Fearless, Inquisitive, Resourceful, Supportive and Trusted and demonstrate these Values throughout the recruitment process.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace which values diversity and embraces each individual's authentic self. We are proud to champion a culture where colleagues freely share their diverse perspectives, recognising that these contribute to our innovative spirit. Our journey of growth and understanding is continuous as we actively invest in diversity training, workshops, and partnerships to ensure positive change.

Beyond our membership in the Automotive 30% Club, we collaborate with various organisations to advance equity not only in gender but also across ethnicity, age, disability, social mobility, LGBTQ+ identities, experiences, and thinking. Our aspiration is to create an environment where everyone thrives, achieves, and experiences a genuine sense of belonging.

Recruitment process

We’re proud to manage our recruitment in-house and believe this direct approach enables us to give you the best possible Employee Experience we can – which starts right here, your application! We’re continuously striving to improve the candidate journey, and transparency (or communication) is a key area of focus – yes, even with salary & benefits.

What can you expect from our recruitment process?

• Regular updates on the progress / outcome of your application
• An initial telephone screening call with our Recruitment Business Partner
• First interview with the hiring manager, usually via Teams
• Second/Final interview, in-person at our office (we may give you a role specific task to present on!)
• Personalised feedback following your interview – because everyone deserves that!
• An opportunity to give us your honest feedback in a short survey on all of the above

We’re committed to removing invisible barriers. If there are any adjustments we can make to better support you, please let us know when you apply.

All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK.