We’re looking for a data analyst to join our team and help us bring new tools, technologies, and techniques to life as we tackle Thames Water’s current and future challenges.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering insights and data analysis for the UK’s largest Water and Wastewater Company. It’s a fantastic opportunity to grow your career, put your skills to the test, support your colleagues, and use your data expertise to solve real-world problems.
Your work will help drive improvements across the business and shape important decisions. Day to day, you’ll be building logic, developing reports and data flows, providing analysis and insights, and working with tools like SQL, Power BI, and Python within the Azure ecosystem.

WHO ARE WE?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
Learn more about our purpose and values
Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.
So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.
Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING AS A DATA ANALYST

• Working with large and diverse data sets from internal and external sources, including environmental data, survey feedback, and operational data.
• Designing and managing databases, carrying out data transformations, and collaborating with teams to improve our ways of working.
• Supporting the business by working closely with stakeholders to design, build, and maintain a variety of reports.
• Becoming a key point of contact, building strong relationships with colleagues, and engaging with stakeholders to drive our objectives forward. Your insights will help inform important operational decisions.
• Ensuring data quality is maintained, keeping information secure, and making sure all data is used properly in line with GDPR.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE ROLE

• We’re looking for someone with hands-on experience in databases, data analysis, and reporting.
• If you have experience with SQL, Power BI, Python, or the Azure data engineering ecosystem, that’s a big plus.
• Familiarity with tools like Business Objects, and Microsoft Office is also beneficial, especially if you know how to present complex information engagingly.
• A degree (or equivalent) in an analytical field—such as Science, Maths, or Geography—would be an advantage.
• If you’ve applied your skills in a business setting or have the confidence to work with stakeholders, we’d love to hear from you.