Data Analyst

Babcock International; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Contributory Pension

Digital GP and health check

Professional Fees covered

Reservists leave

WFH up to 3 days

9 day fortnight

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking a Data Analyst to turn complex engineering and operational data into actionable insights. You will work with the Data Exploitation Team and customers to identify trends and develop data-driven solutions that improve performance.

Join a role that blends data, engineering and technology, contributing to UK defence and engineering capabilities. The position offers hybrid work and opportunities for growth within a resilient, long‑term environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Data Analyst role.
• Proficient in Python and/or SQL.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work with complex datasets.
• Experience using data to identify trends and support business decision‑making.
• Ability to communicate analytical outputs clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Gathering, analysing and interpreting data to identify trends, patterns and opportunities for improvement.
• Delivering analytical support and insights for projects undertaken by the Data Exploitation Team.
• Creating reports, dashboards and data visualisations that clearly communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborating with customers and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into analytical solutions.
• Supporting data quality, validation activities and continuous improvement of analytical processes and tools.

Skills

Python

SQL

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Education

Mathematics

Economics

Computer Science

Information Management

Statistics

Job description

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Data Analyst

Location: Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

Job Title: Data Analyst

Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF76605

Do you want to help us in our mission, creating a safe and secure world together, whilst working on projects that are truly unique?

The Royal Navy rely on our engineering, project management and digital teams to keep their submarines at sea and submariners safe. They Protect our Nation and we help to Protect them.

At Babcock we have a true culture of opportunity – with business contracts that last decades and structured career development pathways that can take you in all kinds of directions; you will grow, develop, and achieve more than you ever thought possible. There has never been a better time for you to join Babcock Submarine Support and play your part in protecting the protectors.

The Role

As a Data Analyst, you'll play an important role within our Digital Solutions team, transforming complex engineering and operational data into meaningful insights that support better decision‑making across the business. Working alongside customers, stakeholders and the wider Data Exploitation Team, you'll help identify trends, solve business challenges and develop data‑driven solutions that improve performance.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of data, engineering and technology, supporting programmes that contribute to the UK's defence and engineering capabilities. You'll gain exposure to a diverse range of projects, develop your technical expertise and collaborate with experienced professionals in a business committed to innovation and continuous improvement.

What you'll do:

• Gathering, analysing and interpreting data to identify trends, patterns and opportunities for improvement.
• Delivering analytical support and insights for projects undertaken by the Data Exploitation Team.
• Creating reports, dashboards and data visualisations that clearly communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborating with customers and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into analytical solutions.
• Supporting data quality, validation activities and continuous improvement of analytical processes and tools.

What you'll need:

• Experience working in a Data Analyst or similar analytical role.
• Strong coding capability using Python and/or SQL.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work with complex datasets.
• Experience using data to identify trends and support business decision‑making.
• Ability to communicate analytical outputs clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or a related discipline.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk )

We offer you fantastic total rewards, and the ability to have real flexibility - including working from home up to 3 days a week, and a '9 day fortnight' working pattern. It's what sits at the heart of our fantastic and friendly environment, where you'll feel truly welcome.

• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Contributory Pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock International has helped to defend nations, protect communities, and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing Date: 05/11/2026

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