The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Data Quality Coordinator (L2) Internally
2-3 years at L2Skills to master
- Independently resolving common data issues, taking ownership of a specific data domain, basic data profiling, and initial root cause identification.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivering accurate data cleansing and validation tasks without supervision.
- Proactively identifying recurring data errors and suggesting potential fixes.
- Demonstrating a solid understanding of our core operational data structures and systems.
- Successfully mentoring new team members on basic data quality tasks.
- 2
Data Analyst (Operations Focus) from Another Company
5-7 years in roleSkills to master
- Strong SQL and data manipulation skills, experience with data visualisation tools, a good understanding of operational processes, and a keen eye for data inconsistencies.
You're ready to move on when
- Proven track record of using data to solve operational problems and drive efficiency.
- Experience working with large, complex datasets from ERP or similar operational systems.
- Ability to translate business questions into data analysis requirements and deliver actionable insights.
- A clear passion for data integrity and process improvement.
- 3
Business Process Analyst with Data Focus
4-6 years in roleSkills to master
- Expertise in process mapping (BPMN), identifying process bottlenecks, and recommending improvements. Strong analytical skills and an understanding of how process flaws lead to data issues.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully led process improvement initiatives that resulted in measurable benefits.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse process flows and identify points of data entry or transformation where errors could occur.
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders to implement process changes.
- A foundational understanding of data structures and basic SQL querying.