We’re Nominet – a world-leading domain name registry. For over 25 years, we’ve been operating at the heart of internet infrastructure. While we're best known for running .UK domains, we also help protect public services from cyber threat.
Our aim is to create a world which is more connected, inclusive and secure. We know that technology has the power to transform lives by creating opportunities and providing support where it’s needed most.
As a public benefit company, our work funds the ability to make a positive impact on society. We’ve donated millions to projects that use technology to improve peoples’ lives and have committed to delivering £60m worth of support over the next three years.
We understand the impact the Internet has on the environment and are committed to helping the UK reach Net Zero by 2050. We’re already a Carbon Neutral company through offsetting our emissions and will continue to work on reducing our footprint.
About the role:
This is a data analyst role for 12 months fixed term contract in our Insights team. As a tech company running .uk domains we have a fascinating and varied dataset that includes data about customers, finance, use of registry systems and the registry itself. You will join the team as we embark on an insights transformation programme to take Nominet on the next stage of our analytics journey and make a step change in how we deliver insight to the business. If you have a natural curiosity, a passion for data and want to work for a purpose driven company this could be the role for you.
What you’ll be doing:
You will be working in a small, close-knit team which includes data analysts, data engineers and a data scientist. You will work closely with the business on how we can make best use of our data to deliver value. You can expect to work on activities like:
Working on requests for data, analysis and information to support specific operational and strategic needs as well as developing regular reports that support operations in python and SQL
Modernising, automating and streamlining processes to ensure reports and dashboards can be delivered in a seamless way
Creating and delivering BI dashboards which put data in the hands of the business bringing data driven insights to daily decision making
Liaising with Data Engineers to ensure the insight function has data which is accurate and fit for purpose
You and your experience
You’ll need a strong background in analytics to be successful in this role along with the technical skills that support this. We use Python, SQL and PowerBI but we’re more interested in your ability to work with the business to understand the insight that is needed and to tell a compelling story than exactly which tools you have used in the past.
A good working knowledge of SQL is a must, although your coding experience might be in Python, R, SAS, Stata or another analysis tool which you will have used in a commercial setting
You will have demonstrable experience of data manipulation and data cleansing
You’ll be great at working with different business areas to really understand what they need from the data asking challenging questions to truly understand the problem and proposing solutions which are simple and powerful
We’re looking for someone who is curious and creative you’re someone who is constantly wanting to find out more about a problem and look at it from different angles to help you find a great solution
What's in it for you?
We offer a great work life balance with hybrid working; 20% of the time is expected in our office in Oxford. The role has real meaningful impact on how we deliver and use data to make commercial decisions. The work is technically challenging in a culture where everyone is inspired to do their best.
Pension match to 7%, performance related bonus scheme, private medical insurance, 30 days annual leave, reward portal, support to buy tech equipment tax free, holiday buy scheme, discounted shopping, on-site gym and shower facilities, Medi-cash (claiming cash back on things like optical, dental, inoculations and prescriptions), Employee Assistance Program, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Cycle2Work scheme, free- on site car parking, broad range of tools and resources to support your personal and professional development, Nominet Give Hub. We also have an active Social Committee.
Salary
We don't advertise salary as we have a degree of flexibility and would rather see all applications on their merit. We appreciate it's a pretty important part of the process and we're happy to have a conversation before you apply.
Data protection
If you choose to explore an opportunity, and subsequently share your CV or other personal details with Nominet, these details will be held by Nominet for 12 months in accordance with our Privacy Policy and used by our recruitment team and hiring managers in the process to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Nominet. If you would like Nominet to delete or update your details at any time, please follow the steps set out in the Privacy Policy describing your individual rights. If you have any questions about Nominet’s data protection practices, please email: dpo@nominet.uk
Equal opportunities
Cybersecurity is a community effort. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone – unless they’re a cybercriminal, of course.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we’d encourage you to join us whatever your background.
We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won’t affect your application.
We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.
Security checks
All roles working for Nominet will be subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. Some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with us.
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