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# Data Analyst (Mobile Backhaul)

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Big Data, Python (Programming Language), Mesh Networking, Power BI, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Wireless Networks, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hays.co.uk/job-detail/data-analyst-%28mobile-backhaul%29-reading-or-london-%28hybrid%29_4836437

## About the Role

Advanced Excel

 - Strong data analysis and modelling
 - Experience working with large/complex datasets
 - SQL and/or Python
 - Power BI or Tableau
 - Data/reporting automation experience
 - Telecoms, mobile network or backhaul knowledge is desirable, not essential

Ideal background: Data Analyst, Planning Analyst, Demand Analyst or Capacity Analyst, ideally within telecoms or another large-scale technical environment.

## Description

Hays are looking for a strong Data Analyst to support the planning and forecasting of Mobile Backhaul (MBH) demand across the national mobile network.

 * Up to £400 p/d Inside IR35
 * Hybrid Working
 * Location can be London or Reading
 * 6 month+ contract

Responsibilities:

 - Gather, cleanse and analyse large, complex datasets
 - Maintain forecast vs actual demand data and update demand models
 - Maintain and publish the National Mobile Backhaul Demand Plan
 - Build analytical reports and provide insights to stakeholders
 - Automate repetitive data and reporting processes
 - Ensure data accuracy, version control and controlled reporting

Key skills:

 - Advanced Excel
 - Strong data analysis and modelling
 - Experience working with large/complex datasets
 - SQL and/or Python
 - Power BI or Tableau
 - Data/reporting automation experience
 - Telecoms, mobile network or backhaul knowledge is desirable, not essential

Ideal background: Data Analyst, Planning Analyst, Demand Analyst or Capacity Analyst, ideally within telecoms or another large-scale technical environment.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send a copy of your CV to jonathan.davies1@hays.com
#4836437 - Jonathan