Senior Data Analyst

DVSA.GOV; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Job summary

DVSA invites applications for a Senior Data Analyst. Location options include Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham (Chadderton), Birmingham or Uxbridge. Salary £44,241 per annum. Permanent, Flexible working, Full-time, Job share or Part-time.

You will lead data analysis to create insight, develop data models and reports, and collaborate with service and product owners to define data requirements and deliver new data services for the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead data analysis to create change and transform data into organisational insight.
• Engage with Service and Product owners to define data analysis requirements and recommendations.
• Explore existing and new data using analytical tools while ensuring ethical data use.
• Lead and participate in data analysis initiatives to support new data services.

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.

Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.