Lead Data Journalist

Law Business Research; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in legal information services is seeking a Lead Data Journalist to enhance their data governance framework and lead analytical projects in Manchester. The ideal candidate will leverage strong data analysis skills and tools, manage a team, and contribute to strategic insights across legal sectors. Attractive benefits and flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Health benefits

Pension plan

Wellbeing allowances

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in data roles.
• Strong skills in data analysis and visualization tools.
• Background in information services or media, preferably in the legal sector.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing a data governance framework.
• Ensuring data quality and compliance across teams.
• Leading data projects and guiding team members.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Leadership

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Law Business Research is looking for a Lead Data Journalist to join its content, editorial, and research division in London or Manchester. The role involves creating and maintaining a data governance framework, collaborating with teams to identify trends, and leading data analysis projects. The ideal candidate will have experience managing teams, strong skills in data analysis and visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, and programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL, and a background in information services or media, preferably within the legal sector.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Developing and implementing a data governance framework.
2. Ensuring data quality and compliance across teams.
3. Assessing external data sources.
4. Identifying trends and creating narratives from data insights.
5. Improving data visualization practices and tools.
6. Leading data projects and guiding team members.
7. Building and upskilling a team of data analysts.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, pension, wellbeing allowances, and flexible working options. Law Business Research values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer.

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