WE BELIEVE IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE THROUGH DATA AND TECHNOLOGY - HOW ABOUT YOU?

At Mime, our purpose is to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights that support better decisions and improve lives. We are passionate about helping our public sector, charity and other not-for-profit clients improve outcomes through better use of data, and we've got a new role in our friendly team for an analyst. We’re looking for a someone who can evidence exceptional analytical capability, but also who shares our passion to positively improve people’s life chances through the creative use of data.

What you’ll be doing

Working closely with the rest of the consulting team you will analyse data to create accessible and visually appealing insights for a range of clients with a social purpose, ranging from local authorities and multi-academy trusts, to charities and other not-for-profit organisations. Contributing to a wide variety of projects, your typical responsibilities will include:

• Data analysis and visualisation for clients using a range of analysis tools, including Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Microsoft Access and SQL
• Pulling out key findings from our analytical reports for our clients
• Manipulating and preparing data for web-based systems including the SEND Dashboard, Intelligent London, EYFS Tracker, Applied Learning Tracker and SS Tracker, as well as helping to develop the Mime Data Hub (our core information repository)
• Statistical analysis, including regression modelling
• Research, for example interviewing stakeholders or desk research of academic papers
• Automating data processing tasks, for example through the use of APIs and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
• Other work on client facing projects. This will vary depending on the skills you bring, but may include report writing, design work and assistance with marketing
• Quality assuring work carried out by other members of the team to ensure that they meet Mime’s exceptional standards
• Supporting users of our analysis websites

What we’re looking for

We value talent and drive. As an entry or early career level role in our small organisation, we’re looking for a smart, motivated candidate with the following skills and qualities:

• An excellent level of academic attainment (First or 2:1) within a relevant quantitative degree discipline such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing or social sciences
• Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge is an essential requirement, with experience of analytics and database tools/languages such as Tableau, Power BI, Microsoft Access, SQL or other relational databases being desirable
• Great written and verbal communication skills, not only able to make sense of large data sets themselves, but also able to convey insights to those from less technical backgrounds
• Extremely well organised, able to juggle multiple demands on your time but retaining a meticulous attention to detail
• Coding experience is advantageous (e.g., Python, R or VBA), as would be experience of applied statistics, such as significance testing
• A keen eye for design in the effective presentation of data
• Self-motivated with the ability to pick up new ideas readily
• Ideally, you’ll have gained some work experience (perhaps an internship) within an analytical capacity, perhaps within a technical, consulting, educational or charity arena

Who are we and why join us?

Formed in 2007, Mime is an innovative, award-winning consultancy. Our mission is to use our deep sector knowledge, technical and data expertise, and people-focussed approach to deliver actionable insights that support confident decisions and improve lives. We offer a range of services including data analysis, visualisations, dashboard design, process automation, system development, social research and evaluation.

Our work has been used by thousands of organisations, and we’ve established a great reputation amongst local authorities, schools, charities and other not-for-profit organisations, with exceptional client retention.

Joining our friendly and supportive team, you will have genuine exposure from an early stage. As a small, progressively minded business, we truly value the contribution of all our team members, welcoming everyone’s ideas and encouraging people to take responsibility. Working for us offers a unique opportunity to support an innovative, entrepreneurial business doing work that makes a real difference to people’s lives.

This role will be predominantly based in our office at London Bridge, near iconic landmarks like the Tate Modern, the Shard, Borough Market and the Thames. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements - most of the team work 1 or 2 days a week from home, although the office is open all week.

Package:

• Salary starting from £29,000 p.a. inc. bonus (with higher packages available for candidates with strong technical experience)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (you can buy or sell up to 5 days per year)
• Protected training & development time
• Contributory pension
• Healthcare (after 1 year’s service)
• Childcare vouchers
• Paid volunteering day (annually)
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts in local businesses (such as gym membership)
• Team social events

How to apply

To apply, please submit a CV and optional cover letter, along with your answers to the application questions (see below). Please note that we can only consider applications that include responses to all three questions.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. If you have particular accessibility needs, please get in touch and let us know any requirements you may have.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: From £29,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Why are you interested in working at Mime and what motivates you about this role? (250 words max)
• What are some key considerations when analysing a new data set? (250 words max)
• What are some of the big issues in education? (250 words max)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SE1