Senior Data Analyst

Saga Plc; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK company seeks a Senior Data Analyst to guide data strategy and develop impactful analytics solutions. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills and experience with SQL, Python, and Tableau. This role offers a hybrid work environment with competitive benefits including 25 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Performance-related annual bonus up to 5%

Pension scheme matched up to 10%

Wellbeing programme

Colleague discounts on products

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an analytical role with successful project delivery.
• Ability to analyze complex data challenges and implement strategies.
• Experience in agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee analysis of large datasets for business insights.
• Create impactful reports and visualizations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand analytical requirements.
• Ensure data quality and integrity for analysis.
• Stay updated with industry trends in data analytics.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Statistical analysis

SQL

Python

Tableau

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics or Business Analytics

Job description

Overview

Job Type: Permanent | Job Sector: IT | Region: South East | Location: Folkestone Hybrid | Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 per annum | Salary Description: Salary £60,000 - £65,000 Depending on Experience | Posted: 21/10/2025 | Recruiter: Saga Plc | Job Ref: saga/TP/135599/3356

Senior Data Analyst Salary £60,000 to £65,000 depending on experience. Permanent. Hybrid / Folkestone & London. Saga is the most trusted brand for people over 50 in the UK. We have been designing and delivering products and services in this space for decades. We are customer focused and insight driven, meaning your role in our central function of Analytics & Decision Science has a real impact!

As the Senior Data Analyst at Saga, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our data strategy and the development of analytics solutions. Your primary responsibility will be to harness the power of data to extract meaningful insights, inform strategic decisions, and contribute to the overall success of the organisation using machine learning and statistical techniques. We work in a hybrid way at Saga both at home and in the office. When you do come into the office, it’ll be with a real purpose in mind – to meet with your team, to work together, and of course to socialise and celebrate too! The team get together about once or twice a week in either London or Folkestone. You will need to be in a commutable distance.

Note: Benefits and main responsibilities are listed below.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis and Interpretation: Develop and oversee the analysis of large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights relevant to business objectives.
• Reporting and visualisation: Develop and deliver clear and impactful reports and visualizations to communicate key findings to stakeholders. Ensure that reports and dashboards are insightful and align with business objectives.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Working closely with business stakeholders and technical colleagues to understand analytical requirements and integrate insights into existing workflows & applications. Communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical counterparts.
• Data Quality and Governance: Ensure the quality and integrity of data used for analysis, implementing and maintaining data governance best practices. Collaborate with IT and data teams to resolve data quality issues.
• Agile ways of working: Demonstrate experience in working in an agile environment, participating in sprint planning, and adapting to changing priorities.
• Continuous improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data analytics. Bring the most relevant ones back to Saga and find ways to implement them to unlock business value.

The Ideal Candidate

Working as a Senior Data Analyst at Saga, you will work closely with business stakeholders and SMEs across marketing functions and our business units. You will be passionate about the accuracy of data and insights. Ideally have gained exposure in a Data Analyst role with large customer data sets and can demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience in an analytical role, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Can analyse complex data challenges, identify solutions and implement effective strategies.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualization tools.
• Experience with analytics tools such as SQL, Python, and Tableau.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Have worked in an agile development environment, with a focus on iterative and collaborative project delivery.
• A curious nature, with the drive to learn and master new tech and methods.
• Ideally have gained a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field such as Statistics, Economics, Mathematics or Business Analytics.

Saga Values and Policies

Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special.

About the Company: Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. We’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and to signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge and Disability Confident employer principles. Our DEI policies and colleague stories are available on Saga Careers pages.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave - 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%
• Life assurance policy on joining us, 4 x salary
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

About The Company

We are the UK’s specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50, recognised for high-quality products and exceptional service. Saga aims to be the most-trusted brand for older people in the UK with a focus on inclusive culture and moments that matter for customers and colleagues.

Contact Details

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