Senior Data Analyst

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose
At Pennon Group, we’re proud to serve communities while protecting the environment. Together with our subsidiaries, South West Water, Bristol Water, Bournemouth Water, SES Water, Pennon Water Services and Pennon Power, we’re leading the way in water and renewables.
We’re proud to be recognised as a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.
Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.
Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.
About the Role
At Pennon, we're transforming the way we serve our customers through one of the UK's largest smart metering programmes. With over one million customers set to benefit from smart technology across AMP8 and beyond, we're looking for a Senior Data Analyst to play a key role in delivering the insight that drives informed decision-making and programme success.
As a Senior Data Analyst, you'll turn complex data into meaningful insights, helping stakeholders understand performance, identify opportunities, and support the successful delivery of our smart meter programme. Working across operational, technical and business teams, you'll provide reporting and analysis that influences strategic decisions and supports contractual and regulatory requirements.
What You'll Be Doing
Developing and delivering insights that support the rollout and performance of Pennon's smart metering programme.
Creating dashboards and reports covering operational performance, programme delivery, contractual KPIs and financial settlements.
Turning large and complex datasets into clear, engaging visualisations and actionable recommendations.
Supporting business leaders and programme teams with data-led decision making.
Managing and supporting analysts within the team to achieve key objectives.
Working with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external organisations to ensure reporting requirements are met.
Providing insight that validates supplier performance and drives continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
Experience working with large, complex and unstructured datasets.
Strong data visualisation and reporting skills.
Ability to translate complex information into simple, meaningful insights.
Experience engaging with stakeholders, including senior management.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Previous utilities or smart metering experience would be advantageous but isn't essential.
Experience leading or mentoring analysts would be beneficial.
Why Join Pennon?
At Pennon, our people are the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating an environment where everyone can thrive, bring their best every day, and feel truly valued.
Our Benefits Include:
23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme
Competitive Pension Scheme with company contribution matching
Life Assurance
Group Income Protection
Enhanced Family Leave Policies
Health Cash Plan
Free Annual Flu Vaccination
Employee Assistance Programme
Free On-site Parking at our Exeter Headquarters
Cycle to Work Scheme
Car Share Scheme
Give As You Earn Charity Scheme
Retail and Lifestyle Discounts
Closing Date: 22nd October 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

- Department
- Operations and Field Work
- Location
- Exeter (Peninsula House)
- Salary
- £34,000 - £38,000/year
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Pennon Group
Founded in 1989, Pennon is a FTSE 250 listed company and one of the leading businesses in the UK water sector.
Serving a population of c.3.5million people and c.380,000 business customers, we're committed to supporting the lives of people and the places they love for generations to come.