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Principal Data Analyst

CABINET OFFICE
London, GBR
Full-time
Director
Onsite
£71,734–£83,355
Discovered 6 days ago
Data analysisData governanceData visualisationStatistical and analytical techniquesQuantitative analysisMixed methods research

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Programme context

The Public Sector Reform Test, Learn and Grow team supports UK public service reform through evidence-based innovation and improvements.

The programme works with local authorities, government departments, and Devolved Governments to test and grow solutions that improve public service outcomes.

Role responsibilities

  • Line-manage six data analysts and data governance managers and provide coaching and professional oversight of data collection, governance, and visualisation.
  • Deliver high-quality programme analysis as needed and work with the Head of Analysis and Evaluation to set strategic analytical direction and build capability.
  • Assure quality of data use across multidisciplinary teams and place-based initiatives.
  • Work with programme leaders to set and implement standards, processes, and structures for effective data preparation, management, and use.
  • Influence programme decisions about analysis and data use, oversee continuous improvement of data practices, and represent the data analyst community and programme externally.
  • Identify opportunities to use analysis across the programme and assure quality across complex projects and teams.
  • Produce advanced data analysis and 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 a psychologically safe and inclusive team culture.
  • Experience supporting the professional development of others.
  • Experience applying and guiding others in statistical and analytical tools and techniques, including quantitative analysis in mixed methods research.
  • Experience overseeing quality assurance of statistical techniques and analytical outputs and continually improving practices.
  • Ability to communicate complex analysis clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Salary and allowance

  • Salary range is £71,734–£83,355 nationally and £76,454–£83,355 in London, with specialist pay allowance potentially available after skills assessment.
  • The role is eligible for a DDaT allowance, with value based on assessed skills and experience.
  • A Civil Service Pension is offered with an employer contribution of 28.97%.

Contract and working pattern

  • Fixed-term employment runs until March 2028; loan and secondment are also listed as contract types.
  • Working pattern is full-time with flexible working.

Location and travel

  • Listed locations are Bristol, Glasgow, London, Manchester, and York.
  • The role requires travel within the UK to work with local partners.

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