Senior Data Analyst

DVSA.GOV; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

25 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays

Staff discount portal

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Job summary

DVSA is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join the Digital and Data directorate. The role focuses on leading data analysis initiatives, developing data models and reports, and transforming patterns into organisational insight.

You will collaborate with Service and Product owners to shape analysis requirements and guide strategic decisions. You will work with a range of analytical tools to explore data ethically, drive data services, and support the delivery of new data solutions for the business.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of data analysis techniques, use cases and impact, plus the tools and technologies involved.
• Ability to handle and analyse large and complex data sets.
• Experience in scoping, designing and delivering data analytics outputs and products.
• Collaborative work with experts to support organisational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support data analysis initiatives to create change and inform decisions.
• Engage with Product owners to define data analysis requirements and recommendations.
• Explore data using various analytical techniques while ensuring ethical use of data.
• Support delivery of new data services and solutions for the business.

Skills

Data analysis techniques

Data modeling

Data visualization

Education

Math/Statistics degree

Tools

Analytical tools

Job description

Senior Data Analyst

Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham (Chadderton), Birmingham(Garretts Green) or Uxbridge.

Salary: £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, there s never been a better time to join the DVSA. The role will support DVSA s 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 aren t 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.

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.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £44,241, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes £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 King s 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.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.