Lead Data Analyst — Decision Science & Experimentation

Marks & Spencer Plc; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Training programmes

Wellbeing support

Volunteer day

Job summary

Marks & Spencer plc in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to partner with product teams and stakeholders to translate questions into robust analytical plans and drive evidence-based decisions across the business.

You will apply statistical modelling, experimentation and analytical reasoning to evaluate opportunities, measure impact, and coach junior analysts while shaping analytical standards across M&S.

Qualifications

• Strong statistical expertise and ability to apply appropriate methods to real-world data.
• Analytical problem-solving with a focus on business value.
• Clear and persuasive communication of complex analyses to stakeholders.
• Experience using data-focused programming languages (Python, R, PySpark or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical work on high-value opportunities with product teams and stakeholders.
• Translate business questions into clear analytical objectives and plans.
• Conduct exploratory and diagnostic analysis to understand performance and opportunities.
• Design and apply statistical modelling, experimentation and quasi-experimental methods.
• Coach and develop analysts and shape analytical standards across M&S.

Skills

Statistical expertise

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Python/R/PySpark

Data analysis

Job description

Marks & Spencer plc in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to partner with product teams and stakeholders to translate questions into robust analytical plans and drive evidence-based decisions across the business.

You will apply statistical modelling, experimentation and analytical reasoning to evaluate opportunities, measure impact, and coach junior analysts while shaping analytical standards across M&S.