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Data Insight Lead

 

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: 

 

  • We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, Band 4a,  £48,044 - £60,054
  • Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
  • Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) 
  • Development opportunities and career progression within the PMO Performance & Insight function
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus two extra wellness days!
  • Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary 
  • A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.  
  • Retail savings scheme  
  • Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! 

 

Location: Bradford, hybrid working (1-2 office days / week), pending office move to Leeds (LS10) from September 2026

 

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Insight Lead to join our PMO Performance & Insight team, helping to shape how data and insight drive decision-making across Yorkshire Water's AMP8 capital investment programme. Could this be you?

 

What we do:

 

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

 

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity. 

 

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Programme Management Office are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.  

 

You will require a strong understanding of data analytics, performance management and data governance, with the ability to provide robust insight, challenge performance trends and improve confidence in the data used to manage Yorkshire Water's capital investment programme.

 

Working within the PMO Performance & Insight team, you will lead the provision of performance insight, forecasting, analytical challenge and data quality assurance to support effective decision-making across Yorkshire Water's AMP8 capital investment programme.

 

Where you fit in:

 

As our Data Insight Lead, you will play a critical role in shaping how Yorkshire Water uses data to drive decisions across a multi-billion-pound AMP8 capital investment programme. Working within the Asset Delivery PMO Performance & Insight team, you will lead the development of data quality standards, statistical analysis, forecasting and performance insight that enable informed decision-making and drive programme improvement.

 

You will act as the organisation's subject matter expert for data quality, performance analytics and statistical insight, influencing reporting standards, analytical methodologies and decision-making across Asset Delivery.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with advanced Power BI, forecasting and analytical skills who enjoys solving complex business problems, challenging performance trends and influencing strategic decisions through data-led insight. You will help the organisation move beyond traditional reporting towards predictive, insight-driven performance management, ensuring decisions are underpinned by accurate, reliable and trusted data.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

 

  • Performance Insight & Analysis: Apply advanced statistical and analytical techniques to identify trends, performance drivers, emerging risks and opportunities across cost, schedule, delivery and regulatory performance metrics.
  • Data Quality & Assurance: Lead the development and implementation of data quality frameworks, standards and assurance processes across the capital programme, ensuring performance reporting is accurate, consistent and trusted.
  • Forecasting & Scenario Modelling: Develop forecasting models, sensitivity analysis and scenario planning tools that support proactive decision-making and optimise programme performance.
  • Performance Measurement: Define, challenge and assure KPI methodologies, ensuring measures are robust, transparent and auditable, with a clear link between performance outcomes and business objectives.
  • Insight-Led Decision Support: Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, actionable insight that supports executive decision-making, investment prioritisation and programme recovery activities.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Work closely with Project Controls Managers, Delivery Teams and Programme Managers to investigate performance issues, identify root causes and drive continuous improvement actions.
  • Reporting & Visualisation: Influence the design of reporting products, dashboards and performance packs, ensuring information is meaningful, relevant and focused on supporting decisions.
  • Digital & Data Improvement: Collaborate with Business Intelligence, Digital and Technology teams to enhance data pipelines, automation and reporting capabilities, supporting the development of a modern, insight-led PMO function.
  • Data Culture & Governance: Champion high standards of data governance and promote a culture of evidence-based decision-making across Asset Delivery and the wider organisation.

 

What skills and qualifications you will need:

 

  • Significant experience leading analytical, business intelligence or performance insight activities within a complex organisational environment.
  • Advanced Power BI capabilities, including data modelling, visualisation and analytical reporting.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large, complex datasets.
  • Strong understanding of data quality management, governance frameworks and assurance processes.
  • Experience applying statistical techniques, forecasting methods and performance analysis to support business decision-making.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify patterns, trends and root causes within complex data.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Experience influencing decision-making at a senior management level through compelling insight and evidence.
  • Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • A passion for improving data quality, insight capability and organisational performance.

 

You will also benefit from having:

 

  • Experience working within the water industry or another regulated environment.
  • Experience supporting large-scale capital delivery or infrastructure programmes.
  • Knowledge of programme controls, project management methodologies and performance management frameworks.
  • Experience of SAP and associated enterprise reporting systems.
  • Experience using advanced analytical tools, statistical software or predictive modelling techniques.
  • Relevant qualification in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Intelligence, Project Controls or a related discipline.

 

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

 

If you’ve got experience in analytics and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

 

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

 

Accessibility 

 

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

 

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

 

Closing Date 31st July.  Just a heads-up! We might start interviewing and close the position earlier based on the response. To make sure you’re considered, please send in your application as soon as you can.

 

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

 

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

 

No agencies please

What's in it for you?

Career enhancement and development, colleague well-being and a genuinely positive work experience for all are key priorities. We are continuously evolving and improving our ways of working and you will support us in achieving our vision of 'taking responsibility for the water environment for good'.

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply on line and complete the application process.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

The Kelda Group provides water and sewerage services to domestic and business customers across the UK, managing the following subsidiary companies: - 

Yorkshire Water, is the main subsidiary company providing water and sewerage services to 4.7 million people and 130,000 businesses in the Yorkshire region. Its activities are regulated by the Water Services Regulation Authority, Ofwat Loop Customer Management Ltd specialises in delivering customer service support to Yorkshire Water that includes billing, debt recovery and incident management. Employing more than 600 people, Loop have built up an impressive list of industry awards and achievements since being created in 2000 and is currently listed in the Sunday Times Top 100 list as being one of the best companies to work for.

Kelda Water Services (KWS) manages Kelda's non-regulated water and waste water contract operations. It is now the second biggest player in the UK market for outsourced clean and waste water services.

Kelda Water Services Retail offer quality, integrity and partnership but it is never just about the technologies behind our solutions in water. It is about the structure, delivery and even the financing of those solutions, and about giving our customers a level of convenience they never knew was possible.

KeyLand Developments Limited (KeyLand Developments) is responsible for managing, developing and disposing of the group's surplus property assets, either on its own or in partnership with outside organisations.

Kelda Group values equality, diversity and inclusion we believe that everyone should be treated with respect. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, religion or belief and trade union membership.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

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