Data & Performance Analyst

UKRI India; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research body in Swindon is looking for a Data and Performance Analyst to join their Business Insight and Performance Team. The role offers hybrid working and involves managing data visualisations and supporting analytical processes to enhance strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will be proficient in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and Power BI, with strong problem-solving skills. A commitment to creating a collaborative and inclusive work environment is essential.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

30 days annual leave

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum of degree level or offer equivalent experience with data analysis.
• Exhibits strong technical proficiency, including advanced Excel capabilities.
• Experience of independently preparing data as evidence to support decisions.

Responsibilities

• Publishing and maintaining various data visualisations and dashboards.
• Supporting the development of Machine Learning NERC Science Taxonomy.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and enhancement of reporting processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Alteryx

R

Python

Critical thinking

Education

Degree level or equivalent experience with data analysis

Tools

Data management and analytics tools

Job description

Job Description

Data and Performance Analyst

Council - NERC

Band: UKRI Band D

Full time / Part Time (.8 FTE Minimum)

Salary: £37,841 per annum

Location: Polaris House, Swindon - Hybrid working Available

Contract: Open Ended

Closing Date: 23:55 Sunday 8th February 2026

Interview Date: Week of the 23rd February

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic, multi‑disciplinary Business Insight and Performance Team within the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). The team works across NERC, providing data, analytical and evaluation products and support to colleagues across NERC and UKRI. The role requires an agile and flexible performer whose work will help maintain and develop NERC’s robust evidence base and high‑quality analytical products to underpin strategic decision‑making. As part of the role, you will have the opportunity to work in a range of areas, and targeted projects, with opportunities to grow your skills and build additional competencies prioritised for your development.

Role

• Publishing, managing and maintaining various data visualisations and dashboards for NERC to support decision‑making and improve holistic portfolio visibility.
• Supporting the development of Machine Learning NERC Science Taxonomy to develop the thematic analysis of our investments, aligning with UKRI priorities.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement and enhancement of NERC’s reporting and data processes.
• Preparing and processing of data and information to meet regular reporting requirements, including the use of business systems.
• Co‑ordinating NERC’s responses to requests for data and information, for example, FoI’s.
• Working as part of a team, developing your own technical and non‑technical skills, and being an active member of the wider analytical community.
• Promoting use of data to colleagues across the organisation, particularly those at senior level to ensure the wider use of evidence‑based decision making.
• Producing ad‑hoc support across NERC using a variety of analytical and statistical methods.

Person Specification

Essential

• Educated to a minimum of degree level or offer equivalent experience with data analysis.
• Exhibits strong technical proficiency, including advanced Excel capabilities, and working knowledge of data management and analytics tools, software, and programming languages such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Alteryx, R, and Python.
• Sound numeric, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, with experience of independently preparing data as evidence to support decisions.
• Proven ability to collect reporting requirements from a variety of stakeholders and producing data reports that meet the needs of the stakeholder.
• Ability to explain technical information to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Strong attention to detail and can produce clear, replicable data reports.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with confidence to engage a range of internal stakeholders.

Desirable

• You have an understanding and knowledge of the UK Research Funding landscape.
• Interest in environmental science or related field.
• Experience of working with/querying relational databases using SQL.
• Experience or creating interactive dashboards using PowerBI or Tableau.

Benefits

• An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
• 30 days’ annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent).
• Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.
• Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.
• Flexible working options.

Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work‑life balance.

How To Apply

Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the ‘experience’ section of the application. UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion – a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.

UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.