Job reference 327728 Automation Data Analyst (Maternity Cover) From £56,255, 10% annual bonus potential, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with service and a company pension scheme with highly competitive contribution rates Fixed Term, Full time Royal Mail Farringdon Are you a data-driven problem solver with a passion for turning complex information into actionable insights? We’re looking for a Data Analyst to join our team and support key business initiatives focused on cost efficiency and data reliability. This is a great opportunity to work across multiple teams and contribute to high-impact reporting and forecasting. The role is being offered as a maternity cover until December 2026. About The Role Reporting to the Senior Statistician, you’ll play a central role in reducing reliance on manual sampling by improving the use of machine data. You’ll work closely with Traffic, Engineering, and Forecasting teams to ensure robust, accurate, and timely data is available for internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: • Analyse and document machine data sources, models, and limitations. • Assess reliability and usability of automation data for business reporting. • Collaborate with Traffic and Engineering teams to resolve data issues. • Develop regular reporting systems for key stakeholders including Ofcom. • Support weekly parcel forecasts and quarterly manual traffic calculations. • Contribute to cross-functional projects within Data and Forecasting teams. About You You’re a confident analyst with strong numerical skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a virtual team. You’re comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels and thrive in a fast-paced, data-focused environment. What You’ll Bring: • Advanced analytical and numerical skills. • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities. • Ability to challenge non-compliance and remain objective under pressure. • Experience working independently and managing deadlines. • Skilled in planning and prioritising to deliver value. • Degree-level qualification in Mathematics or Statistics. Extra Benefits • Family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave • Discounts and offers - there are more than 800 offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills • . • Supportive and generous company sick pay • Your Wellbeing - you and your family have 24/7 access to services and tools to help you get the most out of life. From your physical and mental health to financial and social support and advice. It’s free, and it’s for everyone. • Available only to perm employees Next Steps The next stage of the selection process will be a face to face interview consisting of competency based and role specific questions. We plan to hold interviews on 28th August at our Farringdon site. Trust is the foundation of Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and what a career with us entails, building trust from the start of your journey with us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide your interview questions in advance, so you can have your best examples ready. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people. We understand that candidates may not meet all the criteria for the role. If your experience is different, but you have relevant skills we’d love to hear from you. Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted. We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/ Closing Date: 13th August. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.