Web Scraping Data Analyst

The Gekko Group is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Data Analyst with expertise in web scraping to join our growing team. Working closely with the Data & Insight team you will take responsibility for the implementation and analysis of all web scraping activities.

Your Employee Package:

• £34,000 per annum + annual company bonus
• 22 days paid holiday in addition to bank holidays (increased with service, plus celebratory day)
• Holiday purchase or sell scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Scheme, Perkbox, Gym Membership

Your Role:

• Based on brief/brand requirements you will utilise advanced web scraping techniques to extract valuable data from various online sources.
• Analyse and clean large datasets to deadlines ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights in line with the defined brief and market trends.
• Maintain and create visual dashboards for internal and external use, showcasing data in insightful and digestible views.
• Working with the development team you will assist with the design and implementation of the web scraping solution and tools.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in web scraping and data analysis.

The Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven Data Analyst experience using web scraping techniques and analysing the resulting data.
• Strong proficiency in HTML and XPath Queries for effective web scraping.
• Excellent knowledge of SQL with experience using SQL Server and BigQuery.
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g. Looker Studio, Power BI).
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and statistical analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Qualification in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related experience.
• 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 in everything we do. As an inclusive employer, we encourage our teams to grow together, in a relaxed but professional environment.