*This position is a hybrid position that requires a minimum of three working days per week in the UK. Please do not apply if you cannot meet this requirement.

 

Role Overview

We are seeking a capable Data Analyst to support the Commercial, Sustainability and Finance teams by transforming data into reliable insight. This role will build and automate key reports, establish consistent data definitions, and produce actionable analytics that drive improvements in performance, forecasting and decision-making. The position is well-suited to a commercially minded analyst with strong analytical skills and a desire to grow into broader responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities

1. Reporting & Automation

• Deliver accurate and timely automated reporting for Commercial, Sustainability and Finance teams.
• Develop and maintain dashboards covering key metrics such as revenue, margin, costs and performance trends.
• Reduce reliance on manual spreadsheets by strengthening data pipelines.

2. Data Quality & Definitions

• Support the standardisation of data definitions and KPI calculations across functions.
• Assist with reconciling data discrepancies and improving data accuracy. • Document reporting processes and logic.
• Evaluate applicable third-party sustainability systems (traceability) with an eye toward tool optimisation for Falcon’s needs.

3. Business Analysis

• Work with Sales, Sustainability and Finance to understand data needs and translate them into reports or models.
• Provide analysis on margin trends, pricing performance, and forecast variance.
• Support forecasting and budgeting cycles with reliable datasets and insights.

4. Collaboration

• Partner with teams to understand reporting requirements.
• Provide clear written and verbal explanations of insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of data processes.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• 2–4 years’ experience in data analysis, business intelligence or commercial analytics.
• Strong Excel skills with advanced formula knowledge.
• Proficient in SQL for querying relational databases.
• Experience using BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlik or similar.
• Ability to translate business questions into analytical outputs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage data accuracy.

Desirable

• Experience with Python (for data manipulation and automation) and/or R.
• Prior exposure to ERP or CRM systems (e.g. NetSuite, Salesforce).
• Experience of financial reporting processes.
• Basic understanding of data modelling concepts.

Personal Attributes

• Analytical thinker with curiosity and problem-solving orientation.
• Clear communicator, able to present insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Organised and disciplined in documentation and version control.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

Competitive and will depend on experience.

ICT and Data Management Officer

Salary: £46,731 – £48,710 (Band I SCP 37-39)

 

Are you an experienced ICT professional with a well-rounded knowledge of data management? Do you have a track record of driving improvement whilst implementing strategy? Would you benefit from working in a hybrid-remote role?

Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority is seeking the services of an ICT and Data Management Officer to play a key role in overseeing its ICT contract and contractual payment mechanism. Reporting directly to the Data and Performance Manager, the successful postholder will drive the Authority on its mission to maintain a high-standard ICT service whilst delivering a verification system for the contractual payment process and developing business intelligence.

If you are interested in taking your career to the next level in an exciting, fast-growing industry and you have the necessary skills to fulfil this position, then we would love to hear from you.

 

About Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority

Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority (operating as Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority) is a strategic waste and resource management authority, leading on the recycling and management of municipal waste across the Liverpool City Region.

Along with its private sector partners, Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) manages waste resources, recycling and the transportation of waste on behalf of six district councils across Liverpool City Region including Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral.

With a focus on reducing consumption, reusing more and recycling accepted materials in the right manner, the Authority delivers various behavioural change initiatives for residents and organisations across Liverpool City Region, and this is reflected in its Vision:

“To ensure that we reduce the impact of our actions on climate change and improve the sustainable management of waste and resources.”

The Authority serves more than 1.5 million people, providing 16 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across Liverpool City Region, as part of its contract with Veolia UK. The local HWRCs allow householders to recycle more than 40 different materials. MRWA also manages the processing of the co-mingled recycling collected at kerbside by five of the six district councils, which is sorted via its two Materials Recovery Facilities.

 

About You

• You will hold a degree or educational equivalent qualification in a field relevant to the role (additional professional qualifications are advantageous).
• You will be a strategic thinker with a strong working knowledge of the waste industry (or a keen willingness to develop a strong knowledge of the waste industry).
• You will possess a professional and personable demeanour, with the ability to liaise effectively with different key stakeholders.
• You will be a good team player with the ability to adapt quickly and work with minimum supervision.
• You will be committed towards continuing professional development, partaking in relevant training initiatives and networking opportunities as and when required.

 

Essential Skills / Experience

• Excellent record of building and maintaining client/contractor relationships, with demonstrated success in delivery of ICT strategies and overseeing service provision contracts.
• In depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure, with experience of document/record retention systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with experience in data cleansing, transformation, and validation for analysis and reporting purposes.
• Have an awareness/understanding of emerging technologies and deployment of digital tools to achieve efficiencies across an organisation.
• Proficient in risk mitigation and security of digital assets, experience of Cyber Essential Plus accreditation and of liaising between client and contractor through a business continuity/cyber-attack.
• Ability to read and understand complex payment mechanisms and produce verification measures.
• Experience of analysing data for large, complex contract payments.
• Proven track record for identifying information flows and documentation of processes.

 

Benefits of working at Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority include:

• Hybrid-remote working, divided between our office in Mann Island, Liverpool, and working from home.
• Contribution to Local Government Pension Scheme via Merseyside Pension Fund.
• Access to a range of exclusive discounts and benefits via Wellbeing Solutions.
• 27 holidays, plus 8 Bank Holidays per annum.

 

If you are interested in finding out more and applying for this role, please read the Job Description and Person Specification.

Nicola Hodge, Data and Performance Manager

enquiries@merseysidewda.gov.uk    

Closing Date is midnight on Sunday 07th September 2025 and application packs can be downloaded from www.merseysidewda.gov.uk

£46,731 – £48,710

Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.

 

Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)

Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 pa (DOE).

 

What you will be doing:

• Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
• Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
• Lead third party risk management processes.
• Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
• Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
• Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
• Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
• Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
• Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
• Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
• Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
• Provide support for internal and external security audits.
• Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
• Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.

 

What we look for:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in information security roles.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
• Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.

 

About Acorn Insurance

With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.

At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You’ll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.

The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.

 Why Acorn Insurance?

Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the “your tomorrow” benefits you will receive include:

Wellbeing:

•  Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
• Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:

• 6 Free Counselling sessions per year
• Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
• Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.

•  Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.

Financial:

• A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
•  Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
• Company pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
• Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
• Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.

 

Reward, Recognition and Culture:

•  Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
• A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
• Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
• Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events.

  Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!

 

 All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard.

Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships.

At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

IT Project Management, Computer-Network Security, Software-System Architecture, Systems Analysis – IT, Security Intelligence & Analysis

£50,000 – £60,000 pa (DOE).