Journals Data Analyst

BMJ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension contributions up to 12%

Discounted dental and travel insurance

Seven x salary life assurance"

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

The Journals Data Analyst at BMJ will transform complex data into actionable insights to support evidence-based decisions across the Publishing & Events team. You will visualise data and communicate findings to colleagues, liaising with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver robust data solutions.

As part of a small Insights team, you will develop dashboards, ensure data quality, and collaborate with Data to improve data sources and workflows, contributing to impactful medical

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

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

Data analysis

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Communication

Stakeholder management

BI systems

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Python

Job description

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