Data Analyst

East Sussex County Council; Lewes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for the South East, hosted by East Sussex County Council, seeks a Senior Data Analyst to turn transport and demographic data into evidence to inform the Transport Strategy and Strategic Investment Plan across the region.

You will work with GIS, Power BI and statistical tools to deliver insights from the 2026 Regional Travel Surveys and related datasets, influencing policy and investment decisions. The role is fixed-term until 31 March 2027 with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex datasets.
• Experience with large datasets and accuracy in data handling.
• Ability to communicate complex data to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical framework to guide regional transport planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

GIS

Power BI

Data visualization

Large datasets

SQL

Python

Communication

Tools

GIS software

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Do you care about the power of data to support positive, lasting change? Join us as a Senior Data Analyst at Transport for the South East and make a real impact towards a transport system that's more sustainable, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of the 7.5 million people who live and travel across the region. Transport for the South East (TfSE) is the sub-national transport body for the South East of England. Our partnership brings together 16 local transport authorities, district and borough councils, and a diverse community of stakeholders from the transport, business, and environmental sectors. East Sussex County Council acts as the host authority for TfSE. Help TfSE turn data into evidence that shapes decisions for a more sustainable, inclusive and responsive transport system, supporting the 7.5 million people who live and travel across the South East. You'll work with our 2026 Regional Travel Surveys and build direct relationships with our 16 local transport authorities to help improve everyday journeys throughout the region. As our Senior Data Analyst, you will play an important role in supporting the development of the analytical framework that guides strategic transport planning across the region. Your thoughtful insights will help shape regional transport policy and influence national investment decisions through clear, evidence-based analysis. In this role, you'll work with data to create meaningful insights that support informed decision-making and help improve everyday journeys for communities throughout the South East. In this role, you'll work with a variety of complex transport and demographic datasets, using tools such as GIS, data visualisation platforms, and statistical software. A key part of your work will involve uncovering insights from our regional travel survey and delivering tailored research projects that support the Transport Strategy and Strategic Investment Plan. Your success will come from a blend of strong technical skills, strategic understanding, and the ability to communicate complex data in a way that is accessible and engaging for a wide range of audiences. This is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027. Subject to future funding agreements, there may be an opportunity to extend the appointment beyond this date.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex, varied datasets to support decision-making
• Technical competence in data analysis and visualisation tools such as advanced Excel, GIS and Power BI
• Experience working with large datasets (e.g. from surveys or models), with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge of at least one programming language used in data analysis (e.g. SQL, VBA, Python, R)
• The ability to communicate complex data clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Interviews will be held in person at County Hall, Lewes, East Sussex, in early September, within two weeks of the closing date. If you are unable to attend the allocated interview date, please let us know, and we may be able to arrange an alternative date. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our for details. You'll work with the 2026 Regional Travel Survey, the follow-up to a genuinely successful 2024 survey, giving you a proven, trusted dataset to build on rather than starting from scratch. You'll build direct relationships with our 16 local transport authorities, Department for Transport, National agencies, in a small, high-visibility team where your findings get seen and used rather than lost in a large organisation. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our . Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in . For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Joshua Jiao, analysis manager at to request a MS teams call or phone call. For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex! I've worked with the council for over 10 years, and I stay here because I find it really rewarding. I know that I'm making a difference. Joe, Information Analyst