Senior Data Analyst

The Pensions Regulator; Portslade by Sea; Hybrid; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regulatory body in the UK is looking for a Senior Analyst to deliver analytical projects aimed at enhancing saver outcomes through effective policy influence and evidence-driven decisions. You will work closely with stakeholders to explore the evolving landscape of pensions and lead a team of junior analysts. A postgraduate degree and proficiency in R or Python are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and supports flexible working patterns.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Civil Service pension scheme

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Postgraduate education in a relevant subject (e.g., numerical or statistics).
• Experience delivering analytical projects in a regulatory environment.
• Strong communication skills to present analysis to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver analytical projects on pensions regulation.
• Collaborate with junior analysts for project leadership.
• Support new policy and regulation implementation.

Skills

Analytical project delivery

Strong communication skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Proficiency in R or Python

Handling large datasets

Education

Postgraduate education in a relevant subject

Tools

AzureDevOps

Git

Job description

Do you have a strong passion for using analysis and evidence to influence policy and regulatory decisions? Are you able to tell robust but engaging stories with data to stakeholders? If the answer to this is "yes" then we have a great opportunity for a Senior Analyst at TPR, to support the delivery of better saver outcomes through impactful evidence, research and analysis.

As a Senior Analyst you will be responsible for delivering analytical projects across a range of regulatory areas. You may:

• Help TPR understand the future size and shape of the Defined Benefit and Defined Contributions pensions landscape
• Undertake analysis to support new policy and regulation implementation (for example the Value for Money framework)
• Develop new statistical publications

As TPR's regulatory needs evolve, you will be able to flexibly pivot to focus on new work areas and collaborate with stakeholders across TPR. You will also work with junior analysts, providing leadership and guidance on scoping projects and analytical delivery.

We encourage early applications. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Current TPR employees who want to apply for this vacancy should first contact their line manager to discuss their application.

We welcome applications on a part‑time and job‑share basis.

Selection and interview

If you are shortlisted for interview, we’ll be in contact with you shortly after the closing date. We aim to respond to every application; however, due to the large volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of submitting your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to the recruitment, employment, retention, and development of people with disabilities, and to improving their employment opportunities. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the criteria outlined in the “what you will bring” section will be offered an interview.

Diversity and inclusion

TPR is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace, creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, enabling our people to feel supported, represented and do their best work. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with TPR.

Further information

Please visit our website to find out what it is like to work at TPR, our culture, interview process and our commitment to our employees. If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Nationality requirements

• UK nationals
• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (or who have applied for settled or pre‑settled status under the EUSS)
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Essential Criteria

• Postgraduate education in a relevant subject (e.g., numerical or a subject with a significant component of statistics) or equivalent professional experience
• Experience in using own judgement to define and deliver analytical projects and develop insights in a regulatory or policy environment
• Strong communication skills to explain how analysis and evidence can inform regulatory strategy and operations
• Experience of developing analysis in collaboration with stakeholders and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Proficiency in R or Python
• Experience in handling large datasets and at pace understand the structure of complex data warehouses, and assess data limitations

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of the UK pensions industry
• Practical level knowledge of Git
• Experience with AzureDevOps, and AGILE or Dev/DataOps workflow methodologies

The Strategy, Policy, and Analysis directorate plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the pensions market by developing a regulatory framework that enables market innovation, and for strategic development and implementation right across TPR. As our creative engine, it brings together strategy, policy, economics, external risk, and analysis, and user insights generated from our colleagues in Compliance & Enforcement Group and Market Oversight, as well as external sources, to evolve our regulatory framework and best direct our resources towards mitigating risks and delivering good saver outcomes.

Our culture

TPR strives to be a high‑performing organisation, and we prioritise our people's growth and well‑being. We offer learning, secondment and development opportunities, support flexible working, and foster a diverse and inclusive environment. Equality, diversity and inclusion is very important to us and we strive to make sure everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Our modern Brighton offices are in Telecom House overlooking Preston Park, on two floors of a shared building facility; we followed the government’s workplace design guide to achieve accessibility by design. We’re proud to have a range of networks and opportunities to bring people together with supportive and safe spaces to connect with one another.

About The Pensions Regulator

With a career at TPR, you’ll be joining an organisation with real purpose, proud of our diverse range of skills and experience that positively impact millions of people. Everyone at TPR plays an important role in helping to keep more than £2trn of savings safe. Our Corporate Strategy outlines a bold and challenging vision of how pensions regulation should continue to evolve to keep pace with changes in the scale and nature of the pensions landscape. We believe diversity and inclusion are vital to good decision‑making for positive saver outcomes. We’re committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where everyone can thrive; understanding the link between the work we do and its positive impact on society.

Reward and benefits

Alongside your salary of £52,611, the Pensions Regulator contributes £15,241 toward you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. We offer 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a hybrid working model, a 35‑hour working week (full‑time), flexible working patterns, and flexitime. We also provide competitive parental leave, as well as a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. Our dedicated benefits portal (Edenred) offers retail, gym, tech and restaurant discounts, and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.