Journals Data Analyst

Bmj Group; Greater London; Ibrido; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible working (London, Hybrid)

Generous pension contributions

Discounted travel insurance

Seven x salary life assurance cover

Gym discounts and cycle-to-work

Employee discounts through yourReward

Descrizione del lavoro

The BMJ is seeking a Journals Data Analyst to turn complex data into actionable insights for the Publishing & Events team in London. You will visualise data, communicate findings to colleagues, and collaborate with the Data team to improve data sources and processes.

In this role you will manage your own work within a small team, prioritise stakeholder requests, and build repeatable dashboards that highlight journal and portfolio trends while driving evidence-based decision making across the

Competenze

• Expertise in analysing complex data to deliver actionable insights.
• Experience with problem-solving and finding creative solutions to roadblocks.
• Ability to prioritise work and to manage competing deadlines.
• Proven communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Experience of stakeholder management.
• Experience of working with Tableau.
• Strong attention-to-detail.
• Experience of business intelligence systems.
• Familiarity with the academic journal publishing market.
• Familiarity with publishing systems, metadata, and data flow between systems (ScholarOne, production systems, Crossref).
• Knowledge of SQL, Python or similar.

Mansioni

• Transform complex data into actionable insights for colleagues across Publishing & Events.
• Perform market / competitor analysis; highlight and interpret journal / portfolio trends; model the impacts of new policies and approaches; and investigate data quality issues, among other work.
• Develop actionable, repeatable dashboards that highlight business trends and improve team workflows.
• Communicate clearly and effectively about data and insights to the wider Publishing & Events team.
• Continually and proactively look for opportunities to improve data, reporting, and processes.
• Maintain reporting, process, and investigation documentation; triage work requests; assist with sprint prioritisation and communication; and similar Insights team support tasks.
• Collaborate with system owners and subject matter experts to investigate and resolve problems.

Conoscenze

Tableau

SQL

Python

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

BI systems

Attention to detail

Knowledge of academic publishing

Publishing metadata

Strumenti

ScholarOne

Crossref

Production systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Application Closing Date:20th November 2026

Job Purpose

The Journals Data Analyst will play a key role in helping the business make evidence-based decisions by transforming complex data into actionable insights. With an enthusiasm for data and analysis, you will visualise and communicate data in a way that engages (and sparks curiosity in) a wide range of colleagues. You will liaise with stakeholders to understand their requirements and the ways in which data can answer valuable business questions. As part of a small team, you will be equally confident both managing your own work and engaging in collaborative opportunities.

The Insights team (3 people) sits within the wider Publishing & Events (P&E) team, opening up a variety of diverse projects. The Insights team is also a crucial link between P&E and the Data team, and you will work closely with colleagues in Data to develop robust solutions to data challenges, improve existing data sources, and validate new data.

Responsibilities

Transform complex data into actionable insights for colleagues across the Publishing & Events team

Perform market / competitor analysis; highlight and interpret journal / portfolio trends; model the impacts of new policies and approaches; and investigate data quality issues, among other work

Develop actionable, repeatable dashboards that highlight business trends and improve team workflows

Communicate clearly and effectively about data and insights to the wider Publishing & Events team

Continually and proactively look for opportunities to improve data, reporting, and processes

Maintain reporting, process, and investigation documentation; triage work requests; assist with sprint prioritisation and communication; and similar Insights team support tasks

Collaborate with system owners and subject matter experts to investigate and resolve problems

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Expertise in analysing complex data to deliver actionable insights and recommendations

Experience of problem-solving and finding creative solutions to roadblocks

Ability to prioritise work and to manage competing deadlines

Proven communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues

Experience of stakeholder management

Experience of working with Tableau

Strong attention-to-detail

Experience of business intelligence systems

Familiarity with the academic journal publishing market

Familiarity with publishing systems, metadata, and data flow between systems, for example, ScholarOne, production systems, Crossref, and external indexers

Knowledge of SQL, Python, or similar

Applicants must be based in the UK and have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Why work for us

Help us create a healthier world. We are a global healthcare knowledge provider. We publish The BMJ, one of the world’s most impactful medical journals and over 70 influential speciality journals. We offer digital tools to help health professionals worldwide tackle critical healthcare challenges. Find out more about us here .

Flexible Work and Workplace Perks

We’re committed to flexible working that supports both your needs and the requirements of the role.

Generous double-matching employer pension contribution, up to 12%

Discounted dental and travel insurance

Seven x salary life assurance cover and a generous income protection package

Discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work and season ticket loan

Discounts for retail and leisure products through yourReward

Work-life balance and wellbeing

Twenty-five days holiday + bank holidays + a BMJ Day off.

Additional holiday through long service; buy up to 5 additional days

Leave for moving house, volunteering or getting married

Concierge service Seniorcare by Lottie

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are not buzzwords to us, but fundamental company priorities

We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique strengths and insights, enabling us to better serve our customers and drive positive change in our industry.

If you are from an under-represented or historically marginalised community, we are particularly interested in hearing from you.

Join our employee-led networks focusing on Gender, Race and Cultural Diversity, Sexual Orientation, Mental Health and Well-being, Parents and Carers and Age.

Disability Confident Committed employer

Learning & Development

Career Coaching

Opportunities to pursue professional development

• Location London (Hybrid), United Kingdom