Senior Data Analyst (R & Python)

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Lewes; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Data Analyst based in Brighton. The ideal candidate will have strong R or Python skills, with proficiency in statistical software and data visualisation tools like Microsoft Power BI. Responsibilities include statistical modelling and stakeholder coordination. This permanent position offers a salary of £41,283 to £52,878, along with generous benefits, including an excellent pension scheme and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Excellent Civil Service Pension Scheme

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Expert proficiency in R or Python and working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI.
• Expert knowledge of statistical modelling and time series analysis.
• Experience in evaluating data sources and extracting data from complex data warehouses.
• Ability to co-ordinate work involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in delivering statistical experiments in commercial contexts.

Skills

R

Python

Microsoft Power BI

Bivariate / multivariate statistical modelling

Time series analysis

Forecasting

Data evaluation

Stakeholder coordination

Hypothesis formulation

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Tools

Git

AzureDevOps

Job description

Morgan Hunt is working with a leading public sector body based in Brighton to recruit a Senior Data Analyst on a permanent basis. Candidates must have strong R or Python experience.

Essential

• Expert/practitioner proficiency in statistical and analytical software, including one of R, and/or Python, and working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI (or similar data visualisation tools).
• Expert/practitioner knowledge of bivariate / multivariate statistical modelling, time series analysis, and forecasting.
• Expert experience of evaluating data sources for suitability, reliability & accuracy; and extracting data from complex data warehouses.
• Practitioner level ability to co-ordinate work involving multiple stakeholders & specialisms.
• Practitioner experience of formulating hypotheses and devising and delivering statistical experiments in order to test them in a commercial context.
• Strong understanding of effective approaches to working in multi-disciplinary teams, for example policy, regulator, digital and data.,

Desirable

• Practitioner level knowledge of Git, AzureDevOps, and AGILE or Dev/DataOps workflow methodologies.
• Practitioner level knowledge and prior application of the UK Code for Official Statistics, and implementation of robust standards and quality assurance procedures in analytics.

Salary & Benefits

• £41, 283- £52, 878
• 6 days per month on site in Brighton is essential
• 35 hours per week
• Excellent Civil Service Pension Scheme
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

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.