Senior Data Analytics Lead: Insights, Reporting & Strategy

Summer Browning; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Summer Browning is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to head the data and analytics function for a Central Government client in Glasgow on a 12-month hybrid contract. The role drives high-quality reporting, insights, and data services for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring data assets are reliable and aligned with priorities.

The successful candidate will manage a team, oversee reporting delivery, and advance data quality while contributing to the wider data strategy across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in data analysis, BI, or analytics roles.
• Experience leading analytics teams.
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise reporting and dashboard solutions.
• Strong understanding of KPI development, operational reporting, and performance management.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and translating business needs into analytical solutions.
• Experience working with modern BI and visualisation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day data and analytics function and ensure high-quality reporting.
• Oversee reporting delivery, data quality improvements, and data services for stakeholders.
• Manage a team of analysts and align analytics work with organisational priorities.
• Bridge analytics and business operations to translate needs into actionable insights.

Skills

Analytics leadership

Enterprise reporting

KPI development

Stakeholder engagement

BI platforms

Tools

Modern BI tools

Job description

Summer Browning is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to head the data and analytics function for a Central Government client in Glasgow on a 12-month hybrid contract. The role drives high-quality reporting, insights, and data services for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring data assets are reliable and aligned with priorities.

The successful candidate will manage a team, oversee reporting delivery, and advance data quality while contributing to the wider data strategy across the organisation.