Senior Data Analyst

TipTopJob; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays + Privilege Day

Job summary

DVSA is recruiting for a data analytics role in the Digital and Data directorate, based across multiple locations in the UK. The post focuses on using data to drive change, inform decision making and develop new data services.

The role offers permanent employment with flexible working options and a strong emphasis on data ethics and governance. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of data analysis techniques, the ability to handle large, complex data sets, and a proven track record

Qualifications

• You must either hold a degree or equivalent qualification in a subject containing formal mathematical training (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Business Studies etc) or;
• Have relevant and direct experience in a mathematics/data analytics role.
• Candidates must provide evidence of one of these qualifications or be withdrawn from the process.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support DVSA by using data analysis to create change and participate in the development of data models and reports to find patterns in data and transform them into organisational insight.
• Engage with Service and Product owners to understand and define their data analysis requirements and make recommendations to address complex problems to inform strategic and operational decision making.
• Explore existing and new data using a range of analytical tools and techniques, whilst ensuring you use data ethically and appropriately.
• Lead and participate in data analysis initiatives and support foundation work to implement plans for the delivery of new data services and solutions for the business.

Skills

Data analysis

Large datasets

Data modeling

Collaborative work

Education

maths degree

Statistics background

Job description

Qualifications

You must either:

Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham (Chadderton), Birmingham(Garretts Green) or Uxbridge.
Salary : A GBP 44,241 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Flexible working, Full:time, Job share, Part:time
Closing Date: 27th of September 2026
The DVSA has an exciting new opportunity to join our existing team in the Digital and Data directorate. As DVSA is going through redesigning its teams and services to be more service led, theres never been a better time to join the DVSA. The role will support DVSAs mission to: Keeping Britain moving safely and sustainably.
Our Digital:first vision is supported by a clear strategy which allows our staff to develop and grow.

Job Description

Your responsibilities will include, but arent limited to:

• Lead and support DVSA by using data analysis to create change and participate in the development of data models and reports to find patterns in data and transform them into organisational insight.
• Engage with Service and Product owners to understand and define their data analysis requirements and make recommendations to address complex problems to inform strategic and operational decision making.
• Explore existing and new data using a range of analytical tools and techniques, whilst ensuring you use data ethically and appropriately.
• Lead and participate in data analysis initiatives and support foundation work to implement plans for the delivery of new data services and solutions for the business.
  

For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only : whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Person specification

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Have a broad knowledge of data analysis techniques, use cases and potential impact, as well as the tools and technologies.
• The ability to handle and analyse large and complex sets of data.
• Have extensive experience in scoping, designing and delivering data analytical outputs and products.
• Work collaboratively with a range of experts in support of organisational objective.s

Qualifications

You must either:

• Hold a degree or equivalent qualification in a subject containing formal mathematical training (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Business Studies etc) or;
• Have relevant and direct experience in a mathematics/data analytics role.

Candidates must provide evidence of one of these qualifications or be withdrawn from the process.

You Must Either

• Hold a degree or equivalent qualification in a subject containing formal mathematical training (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Business Studies etc) or;
• Have relevant and direct experience in a mathematics/data analytics role.

Behaviours

Well assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing

Benefits

Alongside your salary of A GBP 44,241, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes A GBP 12,816 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97 of your salary.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the Kings birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
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