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Please note this is a training course and fees apply*\n\nAre you looking to benefit from a new career in Data Analysis?\n\nIf you are detail orientated, perceptive, organised, competent, analytical and can communicate well with those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Data Analyst\n\nWe do this using our specialised Data Analyst career programme which looks to assist and place qualified candidates into a career pathway in Data Analysis.\n\nPlease note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience Data Analyst as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles.\n\nDemand for Data Analysts has grown 20% year on year with experienced analysts easily commanding salaries of £50k+. All business decisions rely on data to ensure correct business decisions are made and therefore the role of the data analyst in the new digital world has become essential for business owners.\n\nBelow are current average salaries in the sector for lower-level positions and fully trained Data Analysts:\n\n * Junior Data Analyst - £30,000\n\n * Data Analyst - £50,000\n\n * Business Data Analyst - £67,500\n\n * Data Analytics Analyst - £80,000\n\n * Business Analysts - £60,000\n\nUsing our experience in providing data analysis and business analysis training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in Data Analysis.\n\nThe courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK/European and International Data Analysis sector.\n\nSkills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers.\n\nWhether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below.\n\nStep 1 - CompTIA Data+ Qualification\n\nThe first step is completing the CompTIA Data+ Qualification accredited by CompTIA.\n\nThis professional international industry-recognised qualification teaches you the essential skills of a Data Analyst. You will cover skills such as data mining, manipulating data, visualising data, and reporting on data.\n\nStudy time for the qualification is approximately 30 hours and qualification is achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam.\n\nThe course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools.\n\nYou will be provided with access to a tutor and a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam.\n\nThis qualification will set you on a route to becoming a data analyst.\n\nStep 2 - Data Administration Training\n\nData is extracted using various method which are normally IT driven.\n\nTherefore, we will provide you with access to the following additional courses to ensure you are suitably employable as a data analyst.\n\n * Microsoft excel - to expert level.\n\n * Learn SQL - the programming language used for extracting data from more complex databases.\n\n * Learn Python 3 - Python 3 is a simple to use programming language used by many analysts.\n\n * Learn Tableau - Tableu is a tool which analysts use to build visually appealing dashboards for complex data making it easier for stakeholders to comprehend.\n\nStudy time for these courses is approximately 30-60 hours and qualification is achieved through completion of the course with no exam.\n\nStep 3 - Business Analysis Foundation\n\nBusiness Analysts and Data Analysts often work very closely together and indeed many Data Analysts become Business Analysts and vice versa.\n\nAdding a Business Analyst Foundation certificate will make you much more employable and enable you to cross over into business analyst roles and hybrid roles. Business Analysis Foundation accredited by the BCS (The British Computer Society also known as the Chartered Institute of IT).\n\nStudy time for this course is approximately 15 hours and qualification is achieved through an online BCS exam.\n\nStep 4 - Recruitment Support\n\nNow you are qualified for an entry level data analyst position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first a suitable role based on your new qualifications and any other experience you may have.\n\nWe have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.8 Trustscore on Trustpilot.\n\nOur Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector.\n\nThey will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need.\n\nOur money back guarantee\n\nIf after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams.\n\nHowever, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months.\n\nCheck our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped.\n\nWhat Now?\n\nTo accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 1 year. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front.\n\nEnquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Data Analyst Career aspirations

Payroll Manager Location: Colchester (Hybrid - onsite 3 days per week) Length: 6 months IR35 Status: Inside Ready to take ownership of UK payroll for a major international business? We’re looking for a sharp, detail‑driven Payroll Specialist who loves accuracy, thrives under pressure and enjoys being the “go‑to” expert everyone trusts. About the Role You’ll be the engine behind smooth, compliant and timely UK payroll operations. Working closely with our external payroll provider and internal teams, you’ll keep everything running like clockwork — from monthly checks to HMRC submissions — all while strengthening processes and protecting sensitive data. What You’ll Be Doing • Running monthly payroll checks and ensuring every detail is spot‑on, • Managing salary payments and third‑party payments with precision, • Owning month‑end reporting — journals, reconciliations, KPIs and more, • Producing payroll analysis and approval packs for senior leadership, • Being the first point of contact for HR, Finance and managers, • Keeping payroll processes accurate, documented and continuously improving, • Leading year‑end tasks including P11D and Class 1A submissions, • Supporting employees with payroll, tax, NI, pension and benefit queries, • Staying ahead of payroll legislation and advising the business, • Ensuring full GDPR compliance and flagging risks before they become issues You’ll Excel Here If You Have… • 5+ years’ payroll experience in a complex organisation, • Deep expertise in UK payroll legislation and best practice, • Strong Excel skills (v‑lookup, data analysis essential), • A meticulous, organised, deadline‑focused approach, • Great communication and stakeholder management skills, • A proactive, “I’ll sort it” mindset, • Experience with ADP / IHCM (bonus!), • IPPM qualification (nice to have)

British Sugar is a home-grown success story and one of the most efficient and competitive beet processers in the world. Around 3,500 farmers based in East Anglia and the East Midlands supply our four advanced manufacturing sites with eight million tonnes of sugar beet every year. We, in turn, make this in to over 1 million tonnes of sugar, serving customers across the UK, Ireland and increasingly growing commercially in the EU and world sugar markets. Job Details Full Time, Permanent Location: Wissington Salary Range: £41,505.00 to £49,155.00 Job Purpose Reporting to the Wissington Science Manager, you’ll lead day-to-day laboratory support and technical reporting across Wissington and Cantley. You’ll be based at Wissington and work regularly from Cantley, partnering with site teams to ensure both laboratories deliver reliable results, robust sugar accounting, and responsive technical support aligned to each site’s strategic goals. Your Core Accountabilities Act as the subject matter expert for analytical routines and methods, providing laboratory analysis cover when required. Provide line management for the team. Produce accurate technical reports. Coordinate sample administration and shipment to external laboratories, reviewing results and supporting responses against product specifications. Lead on laboratory safety, completing audits and safety walks and driving a strong safety culture. Ensure efficient laboratory operations by being accountable for equipment maintenance routines and reagent preparation processes. Own delivery of daily and weekly laboratory schedules, ensuring work is prioritised and completed to plan. Maintain and continuously improve laboratory methods. Build and adapt laboratory schedules in response to requests from the wider operational team, working closely with local laboratory colleagues to deliver. Provide calibration support and subject matter expertise for online factory instrumentation. Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance. Maintain and update the site’s COSHH system. Manage laboratory chemical requirements, with the ability to prepare chemicals independently when required. Critical Skills, Knowledge & Competencies Proven experience managing laboratory teams and processes to consistently deliver high-quality outputs. Experience producing technical accounting for weekly reporting (desirable). Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Excel. Solid technical knowledge gained in an operational manufacturing environment. Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and meet deadlines. Confident communicator, able to build effective relationships across all levels of the factory and operations teams. Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Key skills include expertise in Sage and Excel, a keen attention to detail, and communication skills.

Candidates should have prior experience in sales support, strong Excel skills, and excellent attention to detail. The role involves maintaining customer information, managing reports using Excel, and liaising with internal teams to support customer requests.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of planning experience in manufacturing, proficient Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems.

The ideal candidate excels in SAGE 50 and has excellent Excel skills.

The ideal candidate should have experience in client data processing, knowledge of FCA regulations, and strong Excel skills.

Candidates should have a solid background in similar roles and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.