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# Data Analyst

- **Company:** Dale Farm Ltd
- **Location:** Belfast, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Data Governance, Data Visualization, Database Development, DevOps, Information Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Visual Studio, Operational Data Store, Data Streaming, Data Strategy, Data Management, Tools for Reporting, Sql Database Administration
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=afb1e00183680d85

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will possess;

 * Good technical skills particularly in automation techniques for data.
 * A problem-solving mindset.
 * Good understanding of data analysis / statistics.
 * Good communicator - able to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
 * Ability to effectively plan and prioritise workloads.
 * Self-motivated and proactive.
 * Demonstrates close attention to detail.

Essential Criteria

The successful candidate will;

 * Hold a relevant 3rd level qualification or equivalent in Business, IT, Statistics or a similar field.
 * Proven ability to guide a business on data ownership and data quality management tasks.
 * Proven ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholder groups across the business.
 * Able to identify risks and define plans to control or remediate these risks.
 * Competent in defining and reviewing data management policies, standards, practices, systems and controls.
 * Sound understanding and experience of Data Lifecycle Management.
 * Experience working with large datasets.
 * Experience in data visualisation and report development.
 * Experience in database development.
 * Strong organisational and time management skills.

Desirable Criteria

 * Experience of working to Agile methods
 * Experience of using Microsoft DevOps, SQL Management Studio, Microsoft Visual Studio and Database management.
 * Experience working with Microsoft Azure

## Description

As a Data Analyst, you will support the delivery of a comprehensive data and analytics strategy that facilitates and delivers accurate and timely data for decision making. This role supports Dale Farm's data governance, operational data management and data quality management., * Document and develop an understanding of business processes and data flows and reporting requirements.

 * Support the collection, validation and documentation of data requirements from stakeholders.
 * Develop tools that automate existing business processes in line with the Data strategy.
 * Collect, maintain, cleanse and monitor datasets to ensure accuracy and completeness.
 * Analyse data to identify trends, patterns and insights to support business decision making.
 * Support stakeholders with data analysis using statistical techniques where appropriate.
 * Design, develop and maintain user-friendly reports and dashboards aligned to business requirements.
 * Apply best practices in data visualisation to ensure clarity, usability and consistency.
 * Identify opportunities to improve and automate existing business processes using data and reporting tools.
 * Support the development and maintenance of a single source of truth for Dale Farm data.