Lead Data Analyst

Data Idols

England

Remote

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private health insurance

Fully remote, flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Equipment & home office support

Job summary

A leading tech company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to take ownership of their end-to-end analytics strategy. This role involves designing scalable data models, leading data storytelling, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in SQL and data visualisation tools like Tableau and Power BI. This position offers a competitive salary and fully remote work options.

Qualifications

Strong SQL and data modelling experience.
Advanced data visualisation skills using Tableau, Power BI or similar.
Experience leading analytics or data initiatives end-to-end.
Proficiency in Python or similar for data manipulation.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Design and implement a data strategy that enables business-wide visibility.
Build and optimise data pipelines, models, and dashboards.
Lead data storytelling, translating insights into actionable outcomes.
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Growth teams to define key metrics.
Champion a data-driven culture and mentor analysts or engineers.

Skills

Strong SQL and data modelling experience

Advanced data visualisation skills

Experience leading analytics initiatives

Proficiency in Python

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

This range is provided by Data Idols. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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We are currently looking for a Lead Data Analyst to join our client's fast-growing, collaborative, and mission-driven tech team. In this role, you'll take ownership of their end-to-end analytics strategy, turning complex data into actionable insights that fuel smarter decisions across product, marketing, and business operations. You will lead initiatives that shape how data informs strategy, helping the business scale intelligently while continuing to innovate.

As an Lead Data Analyst, you'll design scalable data models, streamline pipelines, and empower teams with clear, visual insights. You'll play a key role in defining what success looks like, ensuring the data tells a story that drives growth, product adoption, and customer engagement.

The Opportunity

As the Lead Data Analyst, you'll take the lead on:

Designing and implementing a data strategy that enables business-wide visibility.
Building and optimising data pipelines, models, and dashboards.
Leading data storytelling, translating insights into actionable outcomes.
Partnering with Product, Engineering, and Growth teams to define key metrics.
Championing a data-driven culture and mentoring analysts or engineers as needed.
Leveraging product and user data to guide decision-making and experimentation.

This is a unique opportunity to own the analytics function within a global, remote-first tech company, working at scale and influencing both business strategy and user experience.

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary (depending on location & experience)
Private health insurance (country dependent)
Fully remote, flexible working
Enhanced parental leave
Equipment & home office support

Skills and Experience

Must Have:

Strong SQL and data modelling experience
Advanced data visualisation skills (Tableau, Power BI or similar)
Experience leading analytics or data initiatives end-to-end
Proficiency in Python or similar for data manipulation
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have:

Experience with dbt or modern data stack tools
Understanding of experimentation / A/B testing frameworks
Familiarity with event-based data and product analytics
Exposure to SaaS, cybersecurity, or e-learning environments

If you'd like to be considered for the Lead Data Analyst position and feel you'd be an ideal fit for our client's innovative and collaborative team, please send your CV by clicking the Apply button below.

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