Senior Data Analyst

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION; Swindon; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join a dynamic analytical team. This exciting role involves leading data analysis for major publications and supporting key funding decisions through insightful analysis. The successful candidate will have a strong background in statistics and data science, with proficiency in SQL, R, or Python. The organization values continuous learning and offers a supportive environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including an outstanding pension scheme and generous annual leave. If you are passionate about data and its impact on research and innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Outstanding Civil Service pension scheme

30 days’ annual leave

Employee discounts on retail and leisure activities

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in statistics, data science, or highly numerate subjects.
• Experience in data wrangling and communicating analysis to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of analysis for major publications and data submissions.
• Provide data for performance frameworks to support funding decisions.

Skills

Data Analysis

Statistical Methodologies

Data Wrangling

Communication Skills

SQL

R

Python

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Operational Research, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering

Tools

SQL

R

Python

Job description

UK Research and Innovation

Senior Data Analyst

Salary: £45,272 per annum

Hours: Full-time or part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE)

Contract type: Open-ended

Location: Swindon - Hybrid Working available

Closing Date: Tuesday 6th May 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic, multi-disciplinary analytical team at the heart of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

The Data Analysis and Statistics team is part of the UKRI Analysis and Evidence team. The team works across UKRI, providing data and analysis to colleagues across our strategy team, partners, and government. Our work plays a key role in delivering UKRI’s strategy and the government's ambition to strengthen the UK’s position as a global science and technology superpower. The UKRI Analysis and Evidence team is responsible for the high-quality evidence that is vital to delivering this ambition.

About the role

• As part of the Data Analysis and Statistics team, this role will:
• Lead on the delivery of the analysis for our major publications: The Funding Investments and Outputs, and Gateway to Research.
• Lead on a range of UKRI data submissions, including parliamentary questions and freedom of information act requests.
• Lead on the provision of data for the UKRI performance framework which will support and advise senior UKRI colleagues on funding and allocation decisions.
• Deliver insightful and challenging analysis to strengthen and support a robust research and innovation foundation.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant experience in working in statistics, data science, operational research, economics, or highly numerate subjects such as mathematics, physics, or engineering. (S)
• Experience wrangling data; producing analysis and communicating it to technical and non-technical stakeholders. (S/I)
• Familiarity with a range of statistical and data science methodologies and techniques. (S/I)
• Technical experience analysing data with tools such as SQL, R, and/or Python or equivalent. Training will be provided. (S/I)
• Strong and effective communication skills both oral and written. (S/I)
• Excellent work planning and organisation. (S/I)

Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees’ development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below:

• An outstanding Civil Service pension scheme
• 30 days’ annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
• Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
• Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
• Flexible working options

To view the full job description please click apply and visit our careers page.

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit a CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should include evidence to support your application for an analytical role and demonstrate your technical skills in quantitative analysis and experience against the Civil Service behaviors allowing up to 250 words for each:

• Analytical skills
• Managing a quality service
• Working together
• Communicating and influencing

For more information on how to apply please visit our careers page.