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At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.
We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.
And we have huge ambitions.
Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.
So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.
Are you passionate about using data to drive impactful business strategies? Do you have the ability to connect the dots between complex data sets and organisational goals?
We’re looking for a dynamic, creative professional to join our team as a People Strategy and Data Insights Lead. Joining us on a Permanent Contract, you will receive a competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.
About the role:
As a People Strategy and Data Insights Lead, you will play a pivotal role in translating data into strategic insights that support our People Strategy. You will be at the forefront of leveraging data to shape decisions, guide organisational change, and ultimately make us a leading employer in the South West. This isn’t just about crunching numbers—it’s about understanding what the numbers tell us and how they can be used to drive our people-centred business objectives.
You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing guidance on how to use data to shape our People Strategy. You will work closely with people across the business to collect, consolidate, and analyse data to inform key business decisions that will impact our workforce, culture, and organisational success.
What you'll be doing:
- Sharing a story: Identify and translate key insights from complex data into actionable strategies that align with our People and Business goals through relatable and compelling stories
- Be an expert: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and People team colleagues, offering expert guidance on using people data to drive strategic change
- Transformational Insights: Leverage data to identify opportunities for change, help shape our people goals, and guide organisational transformation
- Strategic Data Leadership: Lead the strategies for collecting, consolidating, and analysing data from multiple sources to deliver high-quality insights
- Be Creative: Communicate findings and recommendations in a captivating, easy-to-understand way that resonates with stakeholders at all levels
- Collaborate: Work across teams to ensure data is up-to-date, accurate, and readily available to support business decisions
- Continuously Improve: Constantly evaluate and evolve our data strategies to ensure we’re making the most of our people data in a rapidly changing environment
What we are looking for:
- Strategic mindset: able to think beyond the numbers, aligning insight with broader business and people goals
- Business Acumen: solid understanding of how data can be used to improve performance
- Curiosity: insatiable curiosity about data, always seeking a deeper understanding
- Adaptability: comfortable adjusting approach as new insights and challenges emerge
- Expert: in Power Bi or similar dash boarding tool
- Project management: experience in large scale change
We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
A discretionary Bonus
Competitive Contributory Pension
Share-save Scheme
Various health benefits
Wellbeing support programmes
A range of Group Discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial support services
And plenty more!
Closing Date: 9th July 2025
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.
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