Senior Insight Analyst (7 months FTC)

We don’t just believe in better. We make it happen.   

Better content. Better products. And better careers. 

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. 

Sky Data 

You will be working within the Strategy, Transformation and Platform team within Sky Data. Our team is primarily responsible for providing the Delivery capability across our technology and tooling projects focused on delivering against Sky Data strategy. The team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure and to work with brilliant people on really exciting projects. 

The Rapid Insight function is a relatively new function within Sky’s Data Science & Analytics team. This function was created to support our Trading and Commercial teams in delivering insight at pace for them. Over the last 18 months, we have worked hard to establish close relationships with our stakeholders, and they trust us to deliver analysis that will support their decision-making.

The Rapid Insight function consists of a Lead Insight Analyst and a Senior Insight analyst; you will be covering for our Senior Analyst who is currently on maternity leave.   

What you’ll do 

We are looking for an individual who can plan and conduct robust analysis to answer our stakeholders’ strategic questions.  

With support from the Lead, you will:

• Identify best data sources relevant to the analysis 

• Liaise with data engineering teams to understand how those data sources are put together and raise any questions you may have on data inconsistencies 

• Find best and most ‘scientific’ approach to tackle the question 

• Extract and transform data using Big Query (SQL)  

• Conduct the analysis from beginning to end: analysis can be done in Python/Excel/other tools depending on the ask and what you are familiar with.  

• Present findings in a clear and concise manner and support stakeholders with their recommendations based on findings 

What you’ll bring 

• Experience in delivering key insights to support business and commercial decisions will be instrumental to your success in this role 

• Clear communication skills 

• Curiosity about data and how it can best be used  

• Strong attention to detail to ensure validity of results 

• Ability to stay cool when urgent requests are coming in and your scheduled asks need reprioritisation 

Essential criteria: 

• Strong experience in analytical roles minimum 

• Proficiency in Excel is a must as this is the tool our stakeholders use  

• Proficiency in SQL (BigQuery preferrable)  

Desirable skills and experience: 

• Knowledge of Tableau beneficial as this is used by our stakeholders but only to understand how they are built. You won’t have to built Tableau reports yourself.  

Benefits and perks 

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster:    

• Free NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema     

• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution   

• Private healthcare with mental health support    

• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance    

• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect    

• Sharesave and Tech schemes    

• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences   

How you’ll work 

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week, usually on Wednesdays and Thursdays when we have our team meetings.  

Your office base 

You will be working from our Osterley campus when in the office.

Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there’s plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.  

Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there’s free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

Who we are

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.  

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.   

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.    

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.  

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.