Principal Data Analyst
Role Overview
The Principal Data Analyst role is part of the Public Sector Reform Test, Learn and Grow programme.
The programme works with local authorities, government departments and Devolved Governments to test and grow innovations in public service delivery.
The role is mapped to the Principal Data Analyst role in the Government Digital and Data capability framework and applies to digital and non-digital projects.
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Role and programme
The Principal Data Analyst role is part of the Public Sector Reform Test, Learn and Grow programme.
The programme works with local authorities, government departments and Devolved Governments to test and grow innovations in public service delivery.
The role is mapped to the Principal Data Analyst role in the Government Digital and Data capability framework and applies to digital and non-digital projects.
Role responsibilities
- Line-manage six data analysts and data governance managers, providing coaching and professional oversight.
- Set analytical direction and build capability with the Head of Analysis and Evaluation.
- Deliver advanced, high-quality data analysis and visualisation as needed.
- Assure analysis quality across complex place-based projects and multidisciplinary teams.
- Establish standards, processes and structures for effective data preparation, governance and use.
- Influence decisions about data, improve programme data practices, identify opportunities to use analysis, and represent the programme externally.
- Travel within the UK to work closely with local partners; work openly and share often.
Skills and experience
- Experience leading a high-performing analysis team and creating a psychologically safe, inclusive team culture.
- Experience supporting others' professional development and guiding them in statistical and analytical techniques.
- Experience applying quantitative analysis in mixed-methods research and assuring the quality of analytical outputs.
- Ability to communicate complex data analysis clearly between technical and non-technical audiences.
Salary and allowance
- Salary is £71,734–£83,355, with separate national and London ranges.
- Pay above the band minimum is subject to assessment and may be paid as a non-pensionable allowance.
- The role is eligible for a DDaT allowance, assessed according to skills and experience.
Contract and working pattern
- The role is full-time and fixed-term until March 2028.
- Loan and secondment arrangements are also listed.
Locations
- The listed work locations are Bristol, Glasgow, London, Manchester and York.
- The role requires travel within the UK to work with local partners.
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