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Principal Data Analyst

CABINET OFFICE
London, GBR
Full-time
Director
Onsite
£71,734–£83,355,
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Data analysisData governanceData visualisationStatistical and analytical techniquesQuantitative analysisMixed-methods research

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Programme and role

The Public Sector Reform Test, Learn and Grow team works with local authorities, government departments, and devolved governments to test and grow public-service improvements.

The programme uses evidence-based pilots and place-based initiatives to support public-service outcomes, prevention, and continuous improvement.

The Principal Data Analyst leads analysis and data governance capability while also delivering analysis when needed.

Role responsibilities

  • Line-manage data analysts and data governance managers in the six-person programme team.
  • Coach and provide professional oversight of data analysis, including data collection, governance, and visualisation.
  • Work with the Head of Analysis and Evaluation to set analytical direction and build capability.
  • Assure data-analysis quality across multidisciplinary teams and complex place-based projects.
  • Set and implement standards, processes, and structures for effective data preparation, management, and use.
  • Influence programme decisions, improve data practices, identify opportunities to use analysis across the programme, and represent the community externally.
  • Produce advanced analysis and data visualisation as needed; work openly and share often.
  • Travel within the UK to work closely with local partners.

Person specification

  • Experience leading a high-performing analysis team and creating an inclusive, psychologically safe team culture.
  • Experience supporting others’ professional development.
  • Ability to develop and guide others in statistical and analytical methods, including quantitative analysis in mixed-methods research.
  • Experience assuring the quality of statistical methods and analytical outputs and improving practice.
  • Ability to communicate complex analysis clearly between technical and non-technical audiences.

Salary and allowance

  • Salary range is £71,734–£83,355, with national and London pay bands; pay above the band minimum may include a non-pensionable allowance.
  • The role is eligible for a DDaT allowance based on assessed skills and experience.
  • A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% is listed.

Contract and working pattern

  • The role is listed as fixed term, loan, or secondment, until March 2028.
  • The working pattern is full-time with flexible working.

Locations

  • Listed locations are Bristol, Glasgow, London, Manchester, and York.
  • UK travel is required to work with local partners.

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