Lead Data Analyst

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to transform data into actionable insights. You will lead teams in creating impactful data products, utilize predictive analytics, and engage with stakeholders to provide strategic recommendations. The role involves hybrid working, requiring office attendance for at least 60% of work hours. The ideal candidate has a passion for data and experience in leading analytical projects.

Qualifications

• Passion for analytics and innovative mindset.
• Experience in leading teams to create data analysis products.
• Ability to identify patterns and trends in complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Create data analysis products delivering significant business benefits.
• Support team management and contribute to Data Analysis strategy.
• Lead efforts in collecting and migrating complex data.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Leadership

Data handling

Predictive analytics

Job description

Data Services and Analytics (DSA) is part of DDaT, leading the build of data products to integrate data from multiple sources and deliver solutions for business intelligence, reporting, and data science. DSA aims to be a leading provider of insight services in UK Government and is currently expanding, with over 300 colleagues serving various functions within the Home Office.

In this role, you will identify and deliver new data sources, develop ETL processes, and collaborate with Data Acquisition, Analytics, and Infrastructure teams to implement the data strategy through designing and deploying technology systems.

We value diversity and foster an open, inclusive, and supportive environment to help you excel.

The successful candidate will be based at one of the following regional offices: Ruskin Square – Croydon, Soapworks - Manchester, or Vulcan House - Sheffield. Under Home Office hybrid working practices, attendance at the office for at least 60% of your working hours is expected.

Lead Data Analysts should have a genuine passion for analytics, an innovative mindset, and a willingness to question current methods to improve processes and provide fresh perspectives.

As a Lead Data Analyst, you will explore and exploit complex data sets, analytical tools, and techniques to support stakeholders across the Home Office. You will ensure that a wide range of innovative opportunities are explored, evaluating options, impacts, risks, and solutions to define problems clearly and maximize the use of new data and technology.

You will build and manage a network of colleagues and contacts to achieve shared objectives.

You will act as a thought leader within the Data Analysis community and oversee the development of junior staff.

What you will do

Your main day-to-day responsibilities will include:

As a lead Data Analyst, you will demonstrate a passion for data and expertise in:

• Leading teams to create data analysis products that provide significant business benefits and impact.
• Expanding the possibilities of what can be achieved using data, including predictive analytics.
• Identifying patterns of behavior and emerging trends and innovations in government and industry.
• Supporting the Principal Data Analyst in workload and team management, and contributing to the Data Analysis strategy.
• Leading efforts in identifying, collecting, and migrating complex data and business questions across systems.
• Developing knowledge of cutting-edge techniques and sharing insights across the organization.
• Presenting analysis results to senior stakeholders and making strategic recommendations.