Senior Data Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media group in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst. The role involves analyzing complex data sets using SQL and Looker to provide actionable insights for various stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £85,000 with primarily remote work and monthly in-office meet-ups. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and a background in digital media or subscriptions.

Benefits

Salary up to £85,000

Primarily remote work

Monthly team meet-ups

Qualifications

• Strong SQL and Looker skills are essential.
• Experience with cloud data platforms like Snowflake or BigQuery.
• Background in digital media, subscriptions, or online products is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex data sets primarily across digital subscriptions.
• Translate data insights for stakeholders in product, editorial, and marketing.
• Contribute to climate-focused initiatives and digital transformation projects.

Skills

Strong SQL skills

Looker skills

Experience with cloud data platforms

Presentation skills to non-technical audiences

Tools

Looker

Snowflake

BigQuery

Job description

Senior Data Analyst£55,000 - £65,000 Remote/Hybrid - 1 day a month in office (must be UK based)THE COMPANYThis well-established media group is evolving fast, moving from a legacy print model to a modern, tech-first business. With well-known consumer brands across news, entertainment, and digital content, they’re investing heavily in analytics and infrastructure to become truly insights-led.THE TEAMYou’ll join a close-knit Insights & Analytics function that blends data science and analytics expertise across multiple products. It’s a collaborative, stakeholder-facing environment, open, friendly, and focused on driving real change. The team is transitioning to a squad-based structure to better support business units and unlock commercial value.THE ROLEThis is a senior hands-on role with real breadth. You’ll use SQL and Looker to analyse complex data sets (primarily across digital subscriptions) and translate that into actionable insight for stakeholders across product, editorial, and marketing. Recent projects have ranged from climate-focused initiatives with government partners to major digital transformation work across publishing brands.This is a great fit if you're curious, technically confident, and enjoy shaping the way a business uses data.WHAT YOU'LL BRING Strong SQL and Looker skills (essential)Experience with cloud data platforms like Snowflake, BigQuery or similarBackground in digital media, subscriptions, or online productsConfident presenting analysis to non-technical audiencesExperience with data modelling, analytics strategy, or workflow automation is a plusTHE BENEFITSSalary up to £85,000Primarily remote – monthly team meet-upsInfluence over tooling and strategyHighly visible role in a fast-evolving media groupHOW TO APPLYIf you're excited by digital transformation and want to shape how data is used across a major media portfolio — apply now.