Senior Data Analyst (R & Python)

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Data Analyst for a temporary contract. The role involves leading analytical projects, supporting policy development, and developing statistical publications. Candidates should have a postgraduate qualification, experience in regulatory analysis, and proficiency in Python and R. This role offers £300 per day and requires occasional attendance at the office in SE England.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in a numerical/statistical field.
• Proven experience delivering analysis in a policy or regulatory setting.
• Strong communication skills to explain data-driven insights.
• Proficiency in Python and R, with experience handling large datasets.
• Collaborative and adaptable working style.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical projects across various regulatory areas.
• Support policy development through data analysis.
• Develop new statistical publications.
• Collaborate with teams and guide junior analysts.

Skills

Postgraduate qualification in a numerical/statistical field

Experience in policy or regulatory analysis

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in R

Ability to work with large datasets

Collaborative working style

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Morgan Hunt are working with a large public sector organisation to recruit a Senior Data Analyst on a temporary basis to help deliver impactful research and analysis that supports better outcomes for customers.

In this role, you'll lead analytical projects across a range of regulatory areas. Work may include:

• Analysing the future landscape of the organisation
• Supporting policy development
• Developing new statistical publications

You'll collaborate across teams, work with stakeholders at all levels, and help guide junior analysts on project delivery.

Essential skills:

• Postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in a numerical/statistical field
• Proven experience delivering analysis in a policy or regulatory setting
• Strong communication skills to explain data-driven insights
• Proficiency in Python, R, and experience with large datasets
• Collaborative and adaptable working style

Details:-

• £300 Per Day Inside IR35
• 6 month contract
• Remote working - Attendance in SE England Office, every 3-6 months

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.