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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Innovation Analyst - Digital - **Company:** National Gas - **Location:** Warwick, UK - **Salary:** £44,000.0 - £50,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Cyber Security, Information Engineering, Data Files, Data Governance, Python (Programming Language), Power BI, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Information Technology - **Published:** May 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7f63378d28f4e325 ## About the Role Do you have a valid Driving License license?, Do you have experience in SQL?, Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject such as data/analytics, computer science, engineering, mathematics, economics or similar is essential; and we're looking for familiarity with one or more of: SQL, Python/R, Power Platform, GIS, data engineering concepts, user research methods, or technology/business analysis qualifications. * Experience (academic, placement or workplace) in analysis and problem solving, including structured approaches to defining problems and measuring outcomes. * Working knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Excel; Power BI or similar), IT software's and comfort working with data sets (cleaning, basic modelling, visualisation). * Basic understanding of digital delivery concepts (e.g. requirements, user stories, agile delivery, testing, and release/handover). * Awareness of data governance and information security principles (handling sensitive data appropriately). * Ability to support development of business cases (costs, benefits, assumptions, risks). * Curiosity and learning mindset-willing to develop knowledge of the gas transmission context and associated digital/asset data. * Facilitation and ideation techniques. * Ideation skills / approaches - spotting opportunities. * Data driven insights and decisions to support evaluation, impact and prioritisation., The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. ## Description * Support the Innovation team to deliver digital research and proof-of-concept projects from discovery through to handover. * Contribute to strategic roadmaps by gathering evidence, analysing trends, and helping prioritise opportunities based on value, risk and feasibility. * Work with UK and wider stakeholders to understand user needs and operational problems, translating them into clear requirements, assumptions, dependencies and success measures. * Support delivery governance for innovation projects (including externally funded programmes where applicable), ensuring plans, risks, issues and decisions are documented and progressed. * Create clear insight outputs (e.g., briefs, dashboards, findings packs) to communicate project progress, outcomes and recommendations to the business. * Support identification of external partners and (where relevant) funding opportunities by gathering evidence, drafting inputs and coordinating required information. * Help develop project scopes (problem statement, options, data needs, integrations, security considerations, dependencies and resources) and contribute to business cases and investment papers. * Support benefits definition and tracking (costs, savings, risk reduction, customer value) and ensure assumptions are evidenced and documented. * Monitor and report project delivery progress against time, cost, quality and benefits, escalating risks and issues appropriately., * A full UK driving licence and use of a car is required for this position as you'll be out at conferences and at supplier meetings (approx once a month) where public transport doesn't always reach. ## Related Videos - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Introduction to TXT](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/30-introduction-to-txt) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) - [Python Data Visualization @ Deepnote (w/ PyViz overview)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/113-python-data-visualization-deepnote-w-pyviz-overview) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023)