Digital Analyst (FTC)

Cancer Research UK; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Research UK is seeking a talented Digital Analyst to join our Data, Insight and Performance team on a fixed-term basis. In this role, you'll help enhance our digital analytics capability by delivering expert analysis, actionable insights and robust reporting across our digital marketing channels.

You'll work closely with stakeholders across Digital, Marketing and Product to identify opportunities, optimise user journeys and drive informed decision-making, while contributing to our

Qualifications

• Experience using Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to analyse website performance and user behaviour.
• Experience designing and developing reporting for A/B and multivariance testing programmes.
• Experience in working with data from platforms such as Optimizely, Google Ads or similar.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience working with large datasets and tools such as SQL, Python or R.
• Experience creating dashboards and visualisations using tools such as Power BI and/or Looker Studio.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations for non-technical audiences.
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience using Google BigQuery would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital analysis and experimentation projects, helping optimise Cancer Research UK's digital experiences and supporter journeys.
• Analyse user behaviour and test performance to identify actionable opportunities for improvement.
• Deliver clear reporting, dashboards and insights that support data‑driven decision making.
• Work with stakeholders across Digital, Marketing and Product teams to understand business needs and measure success.
• Investigate data quality issues and ensure reporting remains accurate and consistent.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of analytics, experimentation and reporting practices across the organisation.

Skills

GA4 analytics

A/B testing

Data visualization

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Looker Studio

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Tools

Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

Optimizely

Google Ads

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Looker Studio

Google BigQuery

Job description

£35,000 - £39,000 per annum plus benefits Reports to: Digital Analytics Manager Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: 12 November 2026 23:55 – Please note: We're reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close it early if sufficient applications are received, so we recommend applying promptly to avoid disappointment. Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. Recruitment process: 2 stage interview process including a task. Please note, the second stage will be held in person at our Stratford office.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We’re looking for a talented Digital Analyst to join our Data, Insight and Performance team on a fixed-term basis. In this role, you'll help enhance our digital analytics capability by delivering expert analysis, actionable insights and robust reporting across our digital marketing channels. You'll play a key role in our digital experimentation programme, ensuring testing activity is delivered using best practice methodologies and generates measurable value for the charity. Working closely with stakeholders across Digital, Marketing, Product and Operations, you'll use data from multiple sources to identify opportunities, optimise user journeys and help drive informed decision‑making.

What will I be doing?

• Lead digital analysis and experimentation projects, helping optimise Cancer Research UK's digital experiences and supporter journeys.
• Analyse user behaviour and test performance to identify actionable opportunities for improvement.
• Deliver clear reporting, dashboards and insights that support data‑driven decision making.
• Work with stakeholders across Digital, Marketing and Product teams to understand business needs and measure success.
• Investigate data quality issues and ensure reporting remains accurate and consistent.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of analytics, experimentation and reporting practices across the organisation.

What are we looking for?

• Experience using Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to analyse website performance and user behaviour.
• Experience designing and developing reporting for A/B and multivariance testing programmes.
• Experience in working with data from platforms such as Optimizely, Google Ads or similar.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience working with large datasets and tools such as SQL, Python or R.
• Experience creating dashboards and visualisations using tools such as Power BI and/or Looker Studio.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations for non-technical audiences.
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience using Google BigQuery would be desirable.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore your benefits by visiting our careers web page.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under‑represented. We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact [e-mail] or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

We’re the world’s leading cancer charity, dedicated to saving and improving lives with our research. We work to reduce the impact of cancer on people’s day-to-day lives through our research, influence and information. We are beating cancer – step by step, day by day. Our work means that people with cancer live better lives through earlier diagnosis and kinder, more effective treatments. Find a purposeful career that will empower you to grow and collaborate with like-minded experts.