Business Analyst (Mid Level) 12 Month FTC
Business Analyst (Mid Level) 12 Month FTC
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Your Team: Data Technology
Data Technology is a growth area in News UK and we strongly believe in giving our people a clear direction of travel with lots of autonomy to innovate. We want to attract people who have a passion for data and the bravery to take risks with bold ideas. We are building self-organised highly motivated teams who have the curiosity to ask questions of everything and the optimism to take on exciting challenges.
Your role:
News UK in embarking on a new chapter of data growth. With the introduction of the companys AI strategy and the growing need to support brands in achieving data-powered product growth the News UKs Data team needs to ensure it is structured to respond effectively.
The Data Technology team operates across London Sofia and Bangalore developing data platforms front-end data products and predictive models. We specialise in capturing and utilising data to drive growth and revenue. Our work supports newsroom editors marketing advertising and product teams through creative technical solutions that underpin our global news delivery.
We are seeking an experienced (mid-level) Business Analyst to lead a strategic digital analytics implementation project. The successful candidate will oversee the development and deployment of new tracking solutions manage the transition from legacy systems and collaborate with technical teams to ensure seamless data collection across our digital platforms.
This role supports a strategic initiative to modernise our digital analytics infrastructure. The transformation aims to enhance data reliability. The successful candidate will drive this important change initiative aligning with our broader technology strategy that prioritises simplified data and operational efficiency.
Day to day you will:
Lead requirements gathering and analysis for digital analytics solutions across web and mobile platforms through stakeholder workshops and gap analysis
Create detailed technical documentation covering solution design implementation approach and migration strategies
Work closely with delivery and engineering teams to translate business requirements into actionable technical specifications
Develop and support transition planning between systems including comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Ensure data quality and consistency throughout the implementation and migration processes
Create training materials and support documentation for various stakeholder groups
Coordinate user acceptance testing and provide post-implementation support to business users
What were looking for from you:
Proven experience as a Business Analyst within Agile environments
Experience with tag management systems like Google Tag Manager
Must have a strong understanding of web and mobile analytics implementations and data collection methodologies
Familiarity with JavaScript JSON schema and SQL together with the ability to validate data across different systems
Experience with data layer design and implementation for analytics tracking
Ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Experience supporting cross-platform implementations (web iOS Android)
Strong facilitation and communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations
Experience with the full technology delivery lifecycle in an agile/iterative environment
Proficiency with JIRA or similar project tracking tools
Knowledge of data governance and data quality management desirable but not essential
Understanding of cloud-based data warehouses and architectures (AWS/GCP) desirable but not essential
If you think you have what it takes but dont tick every requirement on the list please do apply. We recognise that considering someones potential as well as their experience is a great way to hire. We want to hear from people who have a passion to learn and develop.
News UK is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands include The Times The Sunday Times The Sun The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT Times Radio and Virgin Radio UK and we have market-leading local stations across Ireland. Our world-famous brands provide news analysis opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning print and pixel audio and video events and experiences our multi-format brands are home to a plurality of opinion representing the diverse communities we serve. Driven by passion guided by principles and acting with purpose we exist to promote a fair society freedom of speech and a little bit of fun. Rethinking continually the business of storytelling we represent reflect and reach the nation telling the stories that matter.
At News UK we know the value of working together which is why we operate a hybrid working policy with a minimum of three days a week in the office. Being in the office allows us to collaborate innovate and thrive as a team in our vibrant and dynamic workspace. Some roles may require more office-based days depending on the nature of the position so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter to learn more about whats required for your role.
Life at News
Driven by passion guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent reflect and reach the nation telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.
We represent reflect and reach the nation telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age gender ethnicity disability social class or sexuality we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy.
At News UK we take pride in our exceptional employee-led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network Parents and Carers and LGBTQ group News Is Out and the Apprentice Society.
Benefits
Some of our benefits include:
Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
Discounted gym memberships free ClassPass at Home weekly in person/ virtual exercise classes
Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme
Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP physio/massage and counselling
A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
Wide range of training available plus full LinkedIn Learning access
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year
About The Candidate
About The Company
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Contract
