Lead Data Analyst

Summer-Browning Associates; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summer-Browning Associates is supporting a Central Government client in Glasgow seeking a Lead Data Analyst on a 12-month contract with hybrid working arrangements. The role leads the day-to-day data and analytics function, delivering high-quality reporting, insights, and data services to internal and external stakeholders, while guiding a team of analysts and advancing the data strategy.

You will drive data quality improvements and engage senior stakeholders to align dashboards with

Qualifications

• Significant experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or analytics roles.
• Experience leading or managing an analytics team.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise reporting and dashboard solutions.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and translating business needs into analytical solutions.
• Experience with modern BI and visualization platforms.
• Desirable: experience operating within a complex, data-driven organisation.
• Desirable: understanding of data governance, metadata management, and master data principles.
• Desirable: experience supporting both internal business reporting and customer-facing reporting services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day data and analytics function, ensuring high-quality reporting, insights, and data services to internal/external stakeholders.
• Manage a team of analysts and oversee reporting delivery.
• Drive data quality improvements and contribute to the evolution of the organisation's data strategy.

Skills

Data analysis

Business intelligence

Analytics team leadership

Enterprise reporting

KPIs & performance reporting

Stakeholder engagement

BI platforms

Job description

SBA are currently supporting our Central Government client who are seeking a Lead Data Analyst on an initial 12 month contract.

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid)

Role Purpose

The Lead Data Analyst is responsible for leading the day-to-day data and analytics function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality reporting, insights, and data services to both internal and external stakeholders. The role acts as the bridge between analytics and business operations ensuring that data assets are reliable, accessible, and aligned to organisational priorities.

The successful candidate will manage a team of analysts, oversee reporting delivery, drive data quality improvements, and contribute to the evolution of the organisation's wider data strategy.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or analytics roles.
• Experience leading or managing an analytics team.
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise reporting and dashboard solutions.
• Strong understanding of KPI development, operational reporting, and performance management.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and translating business needs into analytical solutions.
• Experience working with modern BI and visualisation platforms.

Desirable

• Experience operating within a complex, data-driven organisation.
• Understanding of data governance, metadata management, and master data principles.
• Experience supporting both internal business reporting and customer-facing reporting services.

NB: Role requires Active SC prior to assignment start date and applicants must be willing to attain DV level vetting.