Data Quality Control Analyst

Data Quality Control AnalystSkip to main contentFifty5Blue are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. As a global business, we are committed to your privacy, and our obligations under the data protection laws which apply in your region. For further details, you may access a complete copy of Fifty5Blue employee data privacy policy here: Privacy and Cookies Policy - Fifty5Blue# Fifty5BlueData Quality Control Analyst page is loaded Data Quality Control AnalystApplylocations: London, Westgatetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: August 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R100240We help partners understand the changing advertising landscape. Specialising in audience measurement, consumer targeting and in-depth intelligence into paid, owned and earned media, their global coverage and local expertise enable better understanding of media audiences and their relationships with brands. Job Details Job Title: Quality Control Analyst Location: London, Hanger Lane Full-time/Permanent/Hybrid Job Details BARB (The Broadcasters' Audience Research Board) is responsible for the measurement of the number of people watching television in the UK, on behalf of the television companies and the advertising industry.The BARB Operations team is responsible for delivering daily TV ratings to the UKs broadcast industry and associated agencies. This is the UK's currency measurement, and the service is contracted out by BARB (Broadcasters Audience Research Board) to research companies that perform this function for them. There are currently 8000 homes on the BARB panel from which viewing data is collected daily. In addition to the information collected about viewing of broadcast content on the TV set, a separate piece of equipment called a Focal Meter is used to capture online viewing from each of our broadband homes. Tasks & Responsibilities This role is for a QC Analyst within a team of 7. Evaluating the data received from BARB homes and deciding on whether any potential faults need to be followed up. Reviewing data collected from new homes and deciding on whether a home has passed all the vital checks and criteria to become a live home on the active panel. Collaborating closely with the internal Panel Admin Team and external field engineers to progress issues precluding homes from reporting accurately. Helping to provide information and guidance to field engineers on the source of problems causing issues with data quality. Using a wide of tools and dashboards to investigate issues that might have a detrimental impact on data quality. Perform investigations to understand any unusual trends or patterns of viewing behaviour observed in daily results. Supervise the performance and efficiency of other members of the BARB team, including technicians and data entry Ensuring that all procedures are carried out in accordance with the client specification Undertake QC activities within specified timeframes to ensure that contracts' Service Level Agreements are satisfied Your Profile and Key Skills We Are Looking For Good knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Access and Power BI. Experience of running statistical data analyses in a previous role or to satisfy an academic qualification. Familiarity with various tools and dashboards used for data investigation and quality control. Preferred but not essential (SQL/Python) Ability to evaluate and interpret data accurately to identify potential faults and unusual trends. Good time management skills. A confident person with good communication skills Would need to be prepared to work unsociable hours on a rota basis at weekends and bank holidays. Country United Kingdom Why join Fifty5Blue? We pride ourselves on understanding people, and what makes us think and act the way we do. And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you're not an exact match, we'd love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Fifty5Blue. About UsFifty5Blue is a global leader in media measurement and analytics, operating in more than 80 countries.We bring clarity to complexity. Our independent, hybrid cross-media audience measurement combines trusted audience panels with large-scale data to establish a single, coherent view across platforms and markets. This gives content owners, advertisers, agencies and platforms the clarity and confidence to develop content and plan advertising decisively.With deep expertise across global media systems, we design integrated, comparable measurement frameworks that support a more consistent and accountable media market. Why join Fifty5Blue?Our specialist expertise, pioneering technology and commitment to innovation provide the ideal environment for career growth.Want to have a real-world impact? Help us deliver the trusted data that informs decisions in content and advertising across the world.When you join us, you'll gain the benefit of our global reach, advanced technical innovation and deep expertise. We'll support you with training and career development opportunities. Become part of a community of passionate, dedicated professionals.