Analytics Engineer (Looker Development)

NLA media access is a prominent company managing intellectual property rights for UK publishing brands, overseeing 14,000+ newspaper and magazine titles from 300+ publishers. They're seeking an Analytics Engineer to join their technology department, focusing on developing and enhancing their business intelligence infrastructure using Looker and Retool.

The role combines technical expertise with business acumen, requiring proficiency in dbt models, data visualization, and dashboard creation. As part of a small team, you'll be instrumental in promoting Looker adoption across the organization while working remotely with quarterly office visits to their Royal Tunbridge Wells headquarters.

Key responsibilities include developing business intelligence solutions, creating custom visualizations, and serving as a subject matter expert for Looker and Retool. The position demands strong technical skills in Looker, LookML, dbt, SQL, and modern data warehousing solutions like BigQuery. JavaScript knowledge for custom visualizations is a plus.

The company offers an attractive benefits package including private healthcare, pension plan, bonus structure, and life assurance. The remote-first culture promotes work-life balance, with occasional team days in the office. The role reports to the Head of Business Intelligence and Process Automation, offering opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic, data-driven environment.

This position is ideal for a self-motivated analytics professional who can bridge technical and business domains, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and drive data-informed decision-making across the organization. The role offers the chance to make a significant impact on how data is utilized and visualized within a company that manages vast amounts of publishing content.