Leakage Reporting & Config Analyst

Leakage Reporting and Configuration Analyst

Join Yorkshire Water as a Leakage Reporting and Configuration Analyst and help deliver best service to customers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary between £42,396 and £52,995 depending on experience.
• Annual incentive bonus up to £1,000.
• Pension scheme with up to 12% company contribution.
• Development opportunities aligned with the Configuration Analyst progression plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus 2 extra wellness days.
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
• Health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex, and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme.
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more.

Location

This role will initially be based in Bradford but will relocate to Leeds Valley Park in late Spring 2026. Hybrid working – two to three office days a week in Bradford or Leeds.

Work type

Permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

About the Team

The Leakage Assurance team is key to meeting customer and regulator expectations. Reporting to the Leakage Assurance Manager, you will join the Configuration Analyst team, keep the Netbase leakage system running smoothly, resolve data issues, and deliver clear performance insight.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain the Netbase leakage system, ensuring accurate asset configuration, DMAs and PMAs, prioritised data streams and high‑quality source data.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert in Netbase, providing training and support across system functions including Event Management, Alarms, Maps, Water Balance, Campaigns and Reporting.
• Provide technical system support, working closely with internal teams to resolve data processing issues and ensure timely, accurate updates.
• Collaborate with teams across Leakage, Water Service Delivery, Smart Networks and Technology to improve reporting, processes and performance insight.
• Build strong relationships with external partners and suppliers to support system upgrades, consultancy projects and industry collaboration.
• Analyse and validate leakage, operability, availability and pressure performance data, identifying trends, anomalies and improvement opportunities.
• Create and embed clear management information dashboards, supporting delivery of performance targets and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and support leakage calculation improvements, regulatory reporting (APR) and ad‑hoc data requests, ensuring accuracy and robustness of outputs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong technical understanding of the water distribution network, including leakage calculation and network performance drivers.
• Proven analytical capability, with experience interpreting and analysing large, complex datasets to support decision‑making.
• Advanced user of Netbase, with the ability to create insight and support operational performance.
• Experienced in Yorkshire Water corporate systems, including SAP, AI2, Odyssey, SRM and billing platforms.
• Confident stakeholder engagement skills, able to build strong relationships, negotiate and influence across teams.
• Highly organised and delivery‑focused, with excellent time management, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• Advanced IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Power BI dashboard creation, supported by a relevant qualification (HND or equivalent experience in a numerical role).

Desired Experience

• Experience of delivering against challenging business targets.
• Previous experience in a commercially orientated and / or regulated environment.
• Able to understand where your role fits within a Business Plan and develop ways to deliver the outputs required.
• Experience of supporting and embedding change, able to influence and drive the right culture and behaviours.
• Experience with coding languages such as Python and SQL.

Additional Information

We support flexible working patterns and job share options where possible to help you balance work and home life.

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