**What you'll bring to the team** We’re looking for a **Data Analyst** to join our **Talent Acquisition team** to help us build a world-class recruitment experience, powered by insights. If you're excited about using data to shape the future of hiring, we’d love to hear from you. As a Talent Acquisition Data Analyst, you’ll be the analytical backbone of our recruitment strategy. You’ll work closely with recruiters, leadership and various stakeholders to turn data into actionable insights that improves hiring efficiency, candidate experience, and workforce planning. **Key Responsibilities** + Gather and analyse data from various sources, including our applicant tracking system, careers site, HRIS and manual Excel trackers. + Analyse recruitment funnel metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, conversion rates) to identify trends and opportunities and understand candidate behaviour. + Build stakeholder reports and dashboards to track KPIs and support data-driven decision-making. + Partner with Talent Acquisition teams to ensure data integrity across our recruitment platforms, recommending process improvements and corrective action plans when needed. This role can be based at either our Basingstoke, London or Poole offices along with the flexibility of hybrid and flexible working. **Qualifications & Experience** + Proven experience in data analysis, preferably within Talent Acquisition or other HR functions. + Proficiency in tools like Excel and Power BI. + A strong understanding of recruitment metrics and experience of working with ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), ideally iCIMS. + Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights. + A curious mindset and a passion for continuous improvement. **Benefits** We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, an Enjoy the Ride pass which entitles you and 5 loved ones unlimited entry into your regional attractions, 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO, plus lots more! **Pay Range** Compensation between GBP £21,891.00/Yr.-GBP £29,188.00/Yr. Submit a Referral (https://careers-uk-merlinentertainments.icims.com/jobs/8846/talent-acquisition-data-analyst/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-1834381883) At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry. **Location (Country-County-City)** _UK-Hampshire-Basingstoke_ **Job Locations** _UK-Hampshire-Basingstoke | UK-Dorset-Poole | UK-Greater London-London_ **ID** _2025-8846_ **Employment Type** _Full-Time_ **Offer/Contract Type** _No End Date_ **Location Name** _The Merlin Hub Basingstoke_