Senior Data Analyst

TipTopJob; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Bank Holidays

Staff discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DVSA in the Digital and Data Directorate is recruiting a data analyst to lead and support data analysis initiatives, develop data models and reports, and transform patterns into organisational insight to inform strategic and operational decision making.

You will engage with Service and Product owners to define analytics requirements, use a range of tools to explore data, ensure ethical handling, and contribute to delivering new data services and solutions.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of data analysis techniques and their impact.
• Ability to handle large and complex datasets.
• Experience in scoping, designing and delivering analytics outputs.
• Collaborative work with a range of experts to meet objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support data analysis initiatives and develop data models and reports.
• Engage with Service and Product owners to define analytics requirements.
• Explore data using a range of analytical tools while ensuring ethical use.
• Support delivery of new data services and solutions for the business.

Skills

Data analysis techniques

Large data handling

Data modelling

Reporting

Decision support

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

Analytical tools

Job description

Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham (Chadderton), Birmingham(Garretts Green) or Uxbridge.
Salary : A GBP 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, theres never been a better time to join the DVSA. The role will support DVSAs 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.

Qualifications

You must either:

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

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

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing

Benefits

Alongside your salary of A GBP 44,241, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes A GBP 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 Kings 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.
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