Data Consultant

Introduction Our client is a top-tier UK consultancy at the cutting edge of Government and Defence technology delivery. With major programmes ramping up at speed, they're hiring multiple Data Analysts on a permanent basis to turn complex data into actionable insight and drive performance across mission-critical work. This is a standout moment to join the business - high-profile programmes, real national impact, and serious momentum across the Defence and Government portfolio. Due to the sensitivity of the work, proven Defence or National Security experience is essential. Working Patterns: This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 1-2 days per week on site. Consultants must be happy to travel up to 4 days per week to customer sites if required. Key responsibilities Design and build high-quality data solutions, including ETL pipelines, data warehouses, reporting platforms, and data virtualisation solutions. Partner closely with client stakeholders to define source-to-target mappings and support complex, large-scale data migration initiatives. Advise clients on the selection and use of data tools and technologies, ensuring solutions are fit-for-purpose and future-ready. Lead stakeholder interviews and hands-on workshops to capture clear business and technical requirements for data-driven solutions. Support business development activity by contributing to proposals, bids, and client presentations. Collaborate across diverse, multi-disciplinary teams while actively contributing to the growth of the Delivery practice through knowledge sharing, reusable assets, training, and community engagement. Skills & experience Our client is looking for well-rounded data professionals who combine strong technical capability with commercial awareness. You'll be comfortable articulating the value of your work, collaborating with stakeholders, and applying hands-on data expertise across complex environments. Experience in some of the following areas is desirable: Demonstrable experience as a Data Analyst, translating business needs into clear functional and technical data designs. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multi-disciplinary delivery teams. Experience working in Agile and/or DevOps environments, with a solid understanding of the end-to-end software development lifecycle. Hands-on experience with ETL tools such as Informatica, SSIS, Talend, or Pentaho. Understanding of data governance and management tooling, including platforms such as Informatica MDM, AXON, EDC, or Collibra. Working knowledge of relational and cloud data platforms, including MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL technologies. Familiarity with programming languages used in data engineering and analytics, such as Spark or Python. Candidates will bring hands-on experience with one or more of the following data and analytics disciplines: Data integration, including ETL and ELT pipelines Data migration across complex legacy and modern

platforms Master Data Management (MDM) Business intelligence, reporting, and visualisation Data warehousing and analytical data platforms Data virtualisation technologies Big data engineering and large-scale data processing Business and data analysis to support decision-making Data governance and operating frameworks Data cataloguing and metadata management Data quality management and improvement Additional benefits 26 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays. Pension contribution match up to 8%. Private Medical Insurance. Overseas Working Policy - If you have the right to work in another country, can request up to 20 days each year to work remotely. Yearly On Target Bonus. Season Ticket Loans. Paid professional subscription. Life Assurance. Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. RECOMMEND A FRIEND: If you have professional friends/colleagues who would be interested in one of our roles and our excellent levels of service too, we'd like to recognise your recommendations with a 'thank you' of our own. For every friend you refer who then starts a role through Datasource either Contract or Permanent, we will send you £200 of Love to Shop Gift Vouchers & gift your friend £100 in Love to Shop Gift Vouchers as well! You will be required to hold a minimum of SC Clearance. If you do not hold an active SC clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying. (c) Copyright Datasource Computer Employment Limited 2025.