Data Integrity Analyst

Data Integrity Analyst (37 hours per week Permanent)

Location: Contractual base Salvus House Durham with hybrid working opportunities

Salary from: 32229 plus a discretionary bonus potential of up to 8% of annual salary

Job Level: C

Reporting to: Data Integrity Team Leader

Whilst we support hybrid working contractual base is Salvus House Durham and there is an expectation to attend the Durham office at least once a week.

We want our people to have a great work-life balance and support flexible working in terms of a hybrid model and varying start and finish times in some teams where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.

ABOUT US

Wave is a leading national business water retailer helping over 300000 customers across the UK to benefit from the non-household water market. Were dedicated to helping businesses lower water use be more water efficient and reduce costs all which helped us earn all which helped us proudly earn the Water Retailer of the Year award in 2021 reclaim the title in 2023. Most recently we celebrate the win again in 2025 where the judges highlighted our commitment to social value and sustainability as well as our market-leading customer service. Our vision is to be the most customer-focused utility delivering value and efficiency in everything we do making a positive difference to the environment and society.

The culture at Wave is like nowhere else. Were committed to a happy healthy place to work and have a working environment which supports continuous learning and development one where people can really flourish. Our people are at the centre of everything we do. Joining us means youd be part of a team of over 300 people working flexibly across two UK based offices. Youll find a real focus on employee wellbeing and some great benefits too. We expect great things from you and we give great things back.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

Wealth

• Excellent pension scheme - we will double match your contribution up to a maximum of 5% employee contribution and 10% from Wave
• Bonus potential
• Perkbox membership with a vast range of perks - high street savings (fashion retailers supermarkets and restaurants) discounted cinema tickets travel and holiday discounts and online fitness classes
• Income protection scheme
• Personal accident insurance
• 4x salary life assurance
• Free onsite parking

Time off

• 24 days holiday rising to 26 (plus bank holidays)
• A day off for your birthday
• Half a day on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve
• The option to buy holidays
• 1 day paid volunteering

Wellbeing

• Hybrid/Flexible working
• Healthcare cashback and treatment scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual conference and Christmas party
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free flu shots

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced shared parental and adoption leave
• We care about you as an employee and have a range of resources available to both you and your family

THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELL

The Data Integrity team sits at the heart of Wave making sure the data we rely on every day is accurate trusted and fit for purpose whether tahts supporting great customer outcomes smooth operations or meeting our regulatory commitments. We work closely with teams across the business to spot data issues fix them properly and just as importantly stop them from happening again.

Were looking for a Data Integrity Analyst to help us raise the bar on data quality across this role youll get hands on with our data: investigate issues cleansing and correcting records designing smart fixes that work at scale and embedding better ways of capturing and managing data. Youll partner with operational teams analysts and engineers to understand root causes define standards and deliver sustainable improvements that really make a difference.

This role will suit you if youre naturally curious enjoy problem solving and take pride in getting the details right. If you like working independently but also thrive as part of a collaborative friendly team and youre motivated by seeing your work improve how a whole organisation operates youll feel right at home in Data Integrity.

WHAT WILL YOUR TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE

• Start the day by reviewing ongoing data issues remediation work and data quality reports
• Analyse data integrity issues to identify root causes and prioritise what needs fixing
• Carry out targeted data cleansing and corrections from individual records to large scale bulk fixes
• Use SQL Excel and reporting tools to investigate issues and validate data accuracy
• Document remediation activity data standards and processes clearly to ensure fixes are repeatable and sustainable
• Test data fixes and improvements validating outcomes with business users
• Review data capture processes and recommend improvements to prevent future issues
• Wrap up the day knowing your work has improved the quality reliability and trustworthiness of Waves data

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU

• Experience working with data with a strong focus on accuracy consistency and reliability
• The ability to analyse data issues identify root causes and design effective sustainable fixes
• Confidence gathering and translating data quality requirements from non-technical stakeholders
• An understanding of how data flows across systems and how data quality impacts operational and customer outcomes
• A structured organised approach with the ability to manage priorities and work independently
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to collaborate across teams and challenge constructively when needed
• A curious problem-solving mindset with an eye for patterns trends and improvement opportunities
• A proactive can do attitude and the motivation to help build and strengthen Waves data culture
• Demonstrable experience of SQL

Please refer to the essential criteria in the job description as this is what you will be shortlisted against.

For external candidates you can access the job description here.

For internal candidates you can access the job description here.

Wave is committed to making a positive difference to the environment and society in which it operates. If you are excited to join a dynamic growing business which cares about its people we would love to hear from you.

BE YOURSELF OUR DIFFERENCES MAKE US STRONGER

Wave is proud to be an inclusive employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. We will take into consideration any adjustments or individual requirements at any stage of your recruitment journey. If you require any additional support related to menopause neurodiversity or any other reason please do let us know by contacting .

Please ensure you attach your CV and a covering letter so we can get to know more about your skills and experience and why you are suitable for this role. We will not be able to consider applications without a covering letter.

Closing date: 4pm on 19 May 2026

Interviews are planned from 25 May 2026

Required Experience:

IC