BD Data Analyst

At Porter Dodson, we’re investing in a new and exciting capability within our Marketing & Business Development team and have an opportunity for a business development data analyst to work on a hybrid basis in either our Taunton, Yeovil or Exeter office on a full time, permanent basis. We’re looking for a curious, analytical and commercially minded individual who loves working with data, uncovering insights and helping shape business decisions. This is not a traditional sales or networking role. Instead, you’ll become the driving force behind the market intelligence and data analysis that supports our future growth.

• Collect and analyse client, market and sector data.
• Identify trends, opportunities and competitor activity.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI and Microsoft tools.
• Conduct market research and targeted prospect analysis.
• Support strategic business development initiatives through data-led insights.
• Monitor tender and bid opportunities.
• Provide meaningful intelligence to support decision-making across the firm.
• Help identify new ways to use technology, data and AI to improve business development activity.

We’re interested in hearing from candidates who enjoy solving problems, finding answers in data and helping others make informed decisions and have a real interest in the legal sector.

• Highly analytical and naturally curious.
• Data-driven and comfortable working with large datasets.
• Technology confident with strong systems capability.
• Comfortable working independently and investigating opportunities.
• Research-focused rather than sales-focused.
• Enthusiastic about understanding how data can drive commercial success.
• Able to communicate findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive and willing to explore new tools and technologies.

Experience You should possess broad technical knowledge across:

• Data analysis or business intelligence.
• Market research and competitor analysis.
• CRM systems and data management.
• Power BI and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Reporting, dashboards and data visualisation.
• Professional services, legal, financial services or similar commercial environments.

Desirable experience:

• Market intelligence or competitor research.
• Dashboard creation and reporting.
• Experience with AI tools such as Copilot.
• Understanding of sales funnels, conversion funnels and customer journeys.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also get:

• Flexible Working
• 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Extra Day of Holiday for your Birthday
• Private Healthcare
• Pension Scheme(s)
• Life Assurance
• Eye Tests
• Flu Jabs
• Corporate Gym Membership Discounts
• Legal Support
• Opportunities to get involved with charity fundraising, sports teams and office socials