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Lead Analyst for Digital Transformation Group

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Birmingham, GBR
Full-time
Onsite
£86,000–£100,000
Discovered 3 weeks ago
Analytical leadershipEvaluation, research, and analysisEvidence assurance and governanceTransformation measurement frameworksPerformance metricsBenefits realization

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Role overview

The Digital and Transformation Group designs and transforms services around user needs, supported by data and insight.

Its programmes include service modernization and initiatives addressing fraud, error, and debt.

The role is embedded in DWP's Analytical Community, which includes more than 900 analysts across 20 Lead Analyst areas.

Responsibilities

  • Set the analytical vision for the directorate and wider group, aligned with departmental strategy and priorities.
  • Lead the division, develop capability and engagement, manage performance, and strengthen collaboration across professions.
  • Build an evaluation, research, and analysis programme with stakeholders across government and externally.
  • Advise major transformation programmes and senior decision-makers with strategic challenge, assurance, and insight.
  • Champion customer and colleague evidence in service delivery, policy, and transformation decisions.
  • Develop measurement frameworks, performance metrics, benefits realization, and value-for-money assessments.
  • Strengthen evidence narratives and ensure decision-makers understand evidence limitations.
  • Lead accountability for evidence quality, integrity, use, assurance, and governance across the area.

Locations and working pattern

  • Listed locations include Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Pontypridd, and Sheffield.
  • Working patterns include full-time, flexible working, and job share.

Pay and contract

  • The stated salary range is £86,000–£100,000; the description does not specify a pay cadence.
  • The contract is permanent and the grade is SCS Pay Band 1.
  • A Civil Service Pension is offered with an employer contribution of 28.97%.

Virtual engagement session

A virtual engagement session is listed for 16 October 2026, with an overview of the role and a question-and-answer session.

Requirements

  • The role requires senior analytical leadership across a directorate and wider transformation group, including leadership of a Lead Analyst area.
  • The role requires collaboration with senior leaders, programme boards, ministers, and stakeholders across government and externally.

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