Principle Insight and Analytics Analyst

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Watford (3 days/week)

Benefits package

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension contributions

Job summary

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment is seeking a Principal Insight & Analytics Analyst in Watford (3 days per week) with leadership responsibilities and a high-impact role shaping strategy. You will combine hands-on technical work with team leadership to drive data-driven decisions and analytics innovation across the business.

The role requires expert SQL, Python or R, and a track record of delivering analytics products, dashboards and measurement frameworks.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience in advanced analytics, insight or data science environments.
• Expert-level SQL skills and advanced capability in Python or R.
• Experience building and scaling analytical products, dashboards, measurement frameworks or insight solutions.
• Strong understanding of data modelling, analytical engineering, ETL processes and data quality principles.
• Experience applying forecasting, experimentation, segmentation, statistical modelling or machine learning techniques.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex findings into business action.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and people development experience.
• Experience operating within cross-functional or agile delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and delivery of advanced analytics products and insight frameworks.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business challenges into analytical solutions.
• Shape analytics roadmaps and prioritise initiatives based on commercial impact.
• Deliver hands-on advanced analytics using SQL, Python or R, Power BI and statistical modelling techniques.
• Drive best practice across analytics, experimentation, forecasting, segmentation and measurement.
• Collaborate with data engineering and technology teams to improve data infrastructure and analytical capabilities.
• Own the lifecycle of key analytics products from discovery through to implementation and adoption.
• Coach, mentor and develop analysts across the wider function.
• Establish technical standards, governance and quality assurance processes.
• Present complex analytical findings and recommendations to senior leadership audiences.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Advanced analytics

Dashboards

Stakeholder influence

Leadership

Data modelling

Machine learning

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Principal Insight & Analytics Analyst

Watford (3 days per week) | Up to £95,000 + Benefits

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced analytics professional looking to shape strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and drive the direction of an advanced analytics function. You'll combine hands‑on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, helping organisations make better decisions through data, insight, and analytical innovation.

The Company

They are a data-driven organisation undergoing significant digital and analytical transformation. Analytics sits at the heart of key business decisions, with strong investment in data platforms, advanced analytics, and business intelligence capabilities. The environment is highly collaborative, offering significant visibility across senior leadership teams and the opportunity to influence strategic priorities through data‑led thinking.

The Role

You will:

• Lead the design, development and delivery of advanced analytics products and insight frameworks
• Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business challenges into analytical solutions
• Shape analytics roadmaps and prioritise initiatives based on commercial impact
• Deliver hands‑on advanced analytics using SQL, Python or R, Power BI and statistical modelling techniques
• Drive best practice across analytics, experimentation, forecasting, segmentation and measurement
• Collaborate with data engineering and technology teams to improve data infrastructure and analytical capabilities
• Own the lifecycle of key analytics products from discovery through to implementation and adoption
• Coach, mentor and develop analysts across the wider function
• Establish technical standards, governance and quality assurance processes
• Present complex analytical findings and recommendations to senior leadership audiences

Your Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience in advanced analytics, insight or data science environments
• Expert‑level SQL skills and advanced capability in Python or R
• Experience building and scaling analytical products, dashboards, measurement frameworks or insight solutions
• Strong understanding of data modelling, analytical engineering, ETL processes and data quality principles
• Experience applying forecasting, experimentation, segmentation, statistical modelling or machine learning techniques
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex findings into business action
• Strong leadership, mentoring and people development experience
• Experience operating within cross‑functional or agile delivery environments

What They Offer

• Salary up to £95,000
• Competitive bonus and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working with 3 days per week in Watford
• Private healthcare and enhanced pension contributions
• Significant exposure to executive stakeholders and strategic business initiatives
• Opportunity to shape the direction of a growing analytics function
• Clear progression opportunities within a highly data‑driven organisation