Data Analyst - Ipsos Karian and Box

Ipsos in the UK; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension contribution

Income protection

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ipsos in the UK is seeking a Data Analyst to turn complex data into meaningful insights that improve employee experiences. You will manage data from multiple sources, automate processes, and contribute to reporting solutions for a diverse client base.

You will work in a collaborative, fast-paced research environment with consultants, researchers and fellow analysts, helping to deliver high-quality data solutions and actionable insights across employee listening projects.

Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required.
• Experience using Python and/or R for data analysis and transformation.
• Strong data manipulation, cleansing and validation capabilities.
• Experience with large and complex datasets.
• Knowledge of automated reporting processes and data workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Experience collaborating with internal stakeholders and clients.

Responsibilities

• Transform and manage data from multiple sources to deliver insights for clients.
• Develop automated data processes and reporting solutions.
• Collaborate with consultants, researchers and analysts to support projects.

Skills

Excel

Python

R

Data cleaning

Data validation

Large datasets

Automated reporting

Communication

Prioritisation

Collaboration

Job description

Are you passionate about transforming complex data into meaningful insights that improve employee experiences? Do you enjoy working with clients, automating processes, and delivering high-quality data solutions? Looking for an opportunity to develop your expertise within a collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced research environment? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role:

Join our specialist employee research team and play a key role in delivering data-driven insights that help organisations better understand and improve the employee experience.

As a Data Analyst, you'll work at the heart of our research programmes, managing and transforming data from multiple sources to ensure clients receive accurate, meaningful, and actionable insights. Working alongside consultants, researchers, and fellow analysts, you'll support the delivery of large-scale employee listening projects, develop automated and efficient data processes, and contribute to innovative reporting solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with problem-solving and client service. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values continuous improvement, innovation, and quality, while gaining exposure to a broad range of clients and projects. The role offers the chance to develop your analytical and technical skills while making a tangible impact on organisations and their people.

About you:

• Strong analytical mindset with a passion for working with data and insights.
• Experience managing, transforming, and validating complex datasets.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective communicator, able to explain technical concepts to a range of audiences.
• Collaborative approach with a willingness to support colleagues and share knowledge.
• Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Client-focused attitude and commitment to delivering excellent service.
• Proficiency in the use and adoption of AI tools to improve efficiency, automation, and analytical outcomes.

Essential skills:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using Python and/or R for data analysis and transformation.
• Strong data manipulation, cleansing, and validation capabilities.
• Experience working with large and complex datasets.
• Knowledge of automated reporting processes and data workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and deliver high-quality outputs to deadlines.
• Experience working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and clients.

Desirable skills:

• Experience working with survey or research data.
• Familiarity with employee experience, people analytics, or HR-related datasets.
• Understanding of statistical techniques and research methodologies.
• Experience with data visualisation and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of survey platforms such as Qualtrics.
• Experience building automated data pipelines or workflows.
• Experience mentoring colleagues or reviewing analytical outputs.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you as an individual. Our standard benefits include 25 days annual leave, pension contribution, income protection and life assurance. In addition, there are a range health & wellbeing, financial benefits and professional development opportunities.

We have a hybrid approach to work and ask people to be in the office or with clients for 3 days per week. We appreciate you may have commitments outside of work and will consider flexible working applications - please highlight what you are looking for when you make your application. This role can be based in York or London.

We are committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We recognise that this is important for our business success - a more diverse workforce will enable us to better reflect and understand the world we research and ultimately deliver better research and insight to our clients. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme, certified as a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Your application will be reviewed by someone from our Talent Team who will be in touch either way to let you know the outcome.