Commercial Data Analytics Manager - Reading

Commercial Data Analytics Manager - Reading

Location: Chester-le-Street, England, GB

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: 47,760 to 60k (depending on experience) plus additional benefits

Package: Commercial Data Analytics Manager Package

Application Deadline:

Post Date: T03:02:39.583

Location Details: Reading, Berkshire, RG2 6UA with free onsite parking

Working Pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight, with every other Friday as a non-working day. This role is eligible for hybrid working, typically involving three days on site in a long week and two days in a short week. We support flexible working, including part-time and varied hours. Please let us know if you would like us to consider an alternative working arrangement when applying.

Introduction: Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

Role Overview: The Commercial Data Analytics Manager leads the strategic and operational management of commercial data across AWE. This role is critical in ensuring accuracy, availability, and actionable use of data to drive effective commercial decision-making within the Commercial team on all matters relating to third-party spend incurred by AWE. The role reports into the Principal Commercial Performance, Insights & Reporting Manager.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensures Commercial teams have access to timely, accurate, and relevant data to meet performance and strategic objectives.
• Accountable for master data management of all commercial data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and integrity across systems used by the Commercial function.
• Responsible for managing the data lifecycle, ensuring seamless data flow across systems.
• Responsible for data protocols, data cleansing, and data maintenance to ensure usable data is available to Commercial colleagues.
• Acts as liaison between Commercial, IT, Finance, and other relevant teams in AWE to align data strategy with business requirements.
• Manages the Commercial Data Team.

Candidate Experience and Skills:

• Compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Proven professional experience.
• Experience in a Procurement / Commercial function.
• Experience in data operations and/or commercial analytics.
• Proven experience managing large datasets, data transformation, and business intelligence tools.
• Natural analytical thinker.
• Proficient in SQL, Excel, and visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical insights into business language.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Work Hard, Be Rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return, we offer balance and award-winning benefits including:

• 9-day working fortnight—every other Friday off, plus 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme (9% to 13% employer contribution).
• Family-friendly policies: Maternity Leave (39 weeks full pay), Paternity Leave (4 weeks full pay).
• Opportunities for professional career development, including funding for relevant professional memberships.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary).
• Discounts on everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces), and caring responsibilities.