Data Analyst

IPRS Health; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in the UK is seeking a Data Analyst to support analysis and interpretation of data for informed decision-making. Responsibilities include defining data requirements, analyzing trends, and producing reports. Candidates should have a degree in Mathematics/Statistics, SQL experience, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a salary of £35,000 and benefits including 25 days annual leave and remote working options.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Westfield Health Plan

Free annual flu vaccination

Employee Assistance programme

High Street discounts

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics/Statistics or related subject which includes formal training in data analysis.
• Training and/or qualification evidencing writing and investigating SQL reporting scripts.
• Previous data analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Define data requirements and work with managers to identify needed data.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to support decision-making.
• Produce regular and ad-hoc reports for internal decision-making.

Skills

SQL

Data Analysis

Microsoft Excel

Data Visualization

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Mathematics/Statistics or related subject

Training in data analysis

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

matplotlib

Job description

IPRS Health is an award-winning provider of physiotherapy & mental health services, putting patients at the heart of everything we do, ensuring a smooth and successful journey to recovery. We work for a diverse range of clients across the public and private sector, including insurers, utilities and emergency services.

DATA ANALYST (IPRS Health)

This role is to support the analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data to support evidence-based planning and decision making across the IPRS Group business.

Key Responsibilities

• Defining Data Requirements: Work with managers to identify what data is needed and influence the development of processes and systems to collect service data.
• Data Analysis: Analyse quantitative and qualitative data across the business to support evidence-based planning and decision-making. Recognise, extract, and interpret data trends from large and complex datasets, expressing those trends in a business context.
• Forecasting: Assist in producing business volume forecasts and conduct ongoing review and analysis.
• Reporting: Produce regular and ad-hoc reports, briefings and presentations for internal decision-makers and clients, ensuring clarity and actionable insights.
• Data Integrity: Ensure completeness, accuracy and robustness of all data reports, and work closely with IT to maintain data integrity and systems.
• Contract and Invoicing Checks: Review client management information and invoicing data monthly to ensure compliance with contracts.
• Data Collection & Cleaning: Gather data from various sources and preprocess it to remove errors and inconsistencies.
• Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA): Use descriptive statistics and visualisations to understand data distributions and detect anomalies.
• Data Visualisation: Create dashboards, charts and reports using tools such as Tableau, Power BI or matplotlib to communicate findings.
• Business Insights: Translate data-driven insights into actionable recommendations for different business units.
• Database Management: Aid the Data Analytics Manager and Data Engineer in the design and maintenance of the new Data Warehouse to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

Requirements

• Education and Qualifications
  • Degree in Mathematics/Statistics or related subject which includes formal training in data analysis.
  • Training and/or qualification evidencing writing and investigating SQL reporting scripts.
  • Previous data analysis experience.
• Experience and Knowledge
  • Experience using SQL.
  • IT and data analysis experience, including a good knowledge of Microsoft Software, including Excel.
  • Experience of presenting and interpreting data in a usable manner for a range of audiences.
  • Experience of strategic thinking in a business environment.
• Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to produce timely, high quality data analysis and reports.
  • Ability to demonstrate good attention to detail.
  • Logical decision making and a hands on approach.
  • Ability to manage time in order to meet agreed deadlines in a demanding environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing.
  • Confident with the ability to operate in a changing environment.
  • Ability to work under minimum supervision and on own initiative.
  • Problem solving.
  • The desire to continue your personal development and skillset within the field of Data Analysis.
  • Comfortable/Confident with change management.

Other Information

Salary: £35,000 per annum subject to experience.

Hours: 40 hours per week Mon‑Fri (flexibility considered).

Position Type: Permanent employed position.

Remote working: Yes.

Other Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum, plus option to purchase additional leave each year.
• Moving Day leave.
• Westfield Health Plan.
• High Street discounts.
• Free annual flu vaccination.
• Free eye test every two years.
• Employee Assistance programme.
• Refer a Friend Scheme up to £1,500.00 (terms apply).