Web Scraping Executive
GWS
The Gekko Group is looking for a proactive Data Analyst with a strong focus on Web Scraping to join our growing e-commerce team. Working closely with the Data & Insight team you will take responsibility for the implementation and analysis of all web scraping activities for multiple brands.
Your Employee Package:
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£34,000 per annum + annual company bonus
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22 days paid holiday in addition to bank holidays (increased with service, plus celebratory day)
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Holiday purchase or sell scheme
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Access to Employee Assistance Scheme, Perkbox, Gym Membership
Your Role:
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Based on brief/brand requirements you will utilise advanced web scraping techniques to extract valuable data from various online sources.
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Analyse and cleanse large datasets to deadlines ensuring accuracy and reliability.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights in line with the defined brief and market trends.
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Maintain and create visual dashboards for internal and external use, showcasing data in insightful and digestible views.
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Working with the development team you will assist with the design and implementation of the web scraping solution and tools.
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Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in web scraping and data analysis.
The Ideal Candidate Profile:
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Proven Data Analyst experience using Web Scraping techniques, analysing the resulting data to create Insight.
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Strong proficiency in HTML and XPath Queries for effective web scraping.
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Excellent knowledge of SQL, able to write queries to extract or cleanse datasets, with experience using SQL Server and BigQuery.
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Experience using data visualisation tools (e.g. Looker Studio, Power BI).
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Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and statistical analysis.
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Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail to interpret the clients brief.
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Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable:
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Qualification in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related experience.
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Familiarity with popular web scraping libraries and tools (e.g., Selenium, Scrapy).
At Gekko Group, a leading field marketing and experiential agency, we value trust, insightfulness, and honesty across the business. As an inclusive employer, we encourage our teams to grow together, in a relaxed but professional environment.
