Average Data Specialist salary in the UK

The Gekko Group is looking for a proactive Data Specialist with a strong focus on Web Scraping to join our growing e-commerce team. Working closely with the Data & Insight team you will take responsibility for the implementation and analysis of all web scraping activities for multiple brands. Your Employee Package: £34,000 per annum + annual company bonus 22 days paid holiday in addition to bank holidays (increased with service, plus celebratory day) Holiday purchase or sell scheme Access to Employee Assistance Scheme, Perkbox, Gym Membership Your Role: Based on brief/brand requirements you will utilise advanced web scraping techniques to extract valuable data from various online sources. Analyse and cleanse large datasets to deadlines ensuring accuracy and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights in line with the defined brief and market trends. Maintain and create visual dashboards for internal and external use, showcasing data in insightful and digestible views. Working with the development team you will assist with the design and implementation of the web scraping solution and tools. Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in web scraping and data analysis. Occasional Out of Hours work to address immediate scrape issues, offset against working week The Ideal Candidate Profile: Proven Data Analyst experience using Web Scraping techniques, analysing the resulting data to create Insight. Strong proficiency in HTML and XPath Queries for effective web scraping. Excellent knowledge of SQL, able to write queries to extract or cleanse datasets, with experience using SQL Server and BigQuery. Experience using data visualisation tools (e.g. Looker Studio, Power BI). Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and statistical analysis. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail to interpret the clients brief. Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Desirable: Qualification in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related experience. Familiarity with popular web scraping libraries and tools (e.g., Selenium, Scrapy). At Gekko Group, a leading field marketing and experiential agency, we value trust, insightfulness, and honesty across the business. As an inclusive employer, we encourage our teams to grow together, in a relaxed but professional environment.

Who are Diligenta? Diligenta's vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development. The Opportunity An exciting opportunity is available for a Data Protection Specialist to play a key role in ensuring Diligenta and the services we provide to our clients are compliant with the Data Protection Regulation. Within this role you will meet the demands of multiple clients where you will be developing and building relationships. You'll be: Supporting the delivery of the annual Compliance Plan for Diligenta and its clients, incorporating the Data Protection Plan.Implementing and maintaining Data Protection owned regulatory policies and procedures, and controls across Diligenta. Provide training to senior management and staff as necessary.Communicating changes in data security and privacy legislation/regulations to the business as part of the corporate regulatory change process.Representing the Data Protection team at internal and external Governance forums and committees, ensuring that regulatory considerations and requirements are understood to enable compliant delivery of objectives.Preparing and disseminating data protection MI within Diligenta and to clients. You should apply if you: Are competent in a similar data protection/compliance roleHave the ability to analyse and evaluate complex regulatory material and propose appropriate actions/solutions to ensure compliance is maintainedSound understanding of regulatory structure and process, regulations and their underlying principlesAble to prioritise effectively and thrive in a dynamic environmentPossess strong stakeholder management and influencing skillsHave achieved or prepared to study the CII Data Protection CertificateHave good operational financial services knowledge developed over several years (desirable) The Perks 25 days holidays + 8 bank holidaysDiscretionary annual bonusCompany pension scheme membershipGain professional accreditation on completion at no extra cost through our bespoke 24/7 professionally accredited online learning and development toolsAccess to our Confidential Helpline is available to be used by you and your familyDevelop your career through a wider global organisation of the TCS family

HR Systems & Data Specialist Job Title: HR Systems & Data Specialist Location: Cardiff Join a dynamic team to lead HR / Payroll Data and Systems projects, driving efficiency and innovation through high-quality data analytics and Management Information (MI) Reporting. As an HR Systems & Data Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in optimising HR and payroll processes, implementing advanced HR Information Systems (HRIS), and delivering insightful data analytics. Your expertise will support strategic decision-making and enhance operational efficiency across the organisation. Responsibilities Include: Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of HRIS projects aligned with organisational goals.Acting as a subject matter expert in data analytics and MI reporting for the People & Culture team.Collaborating with stakeholders to map, assess, and redesign People & Culture processes, incorporating digital solutions.Ensuring accurate HR data is provided for payroll processing and generating insightful data for management decisions.Continuously evaluating and improving HR systems and processes to meet current and future business needs. Essential Experience Required: Proven track record in leading HR data management and improving HR systems.Expertise in HR systems and technology solutions, with experience in database management.Experience in delivering high-quality, customer-oriented HR systems and data services. Desirable Experience: Experience in implementing new HR systems and ensuring accurate data provision for payroll.Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce and present statistical reports.Proven ability to build constructive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across organisational boundaries. If you feel your experience can fulfil this role and you are interested in working for a fantastic company, please apply within. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.