Principal Data Analyst

Job summary

Job description

• Line-manage six data analysts and data governance managers and provide coaching and professional oversight.
• Set analytical direction with the Head of Analysis and Evaluation and build capability across multidisciplinary teams.
• Set and implement standards, processes, and structures for effective data preparation, management, and use.
• Identify opportunities for analysis across the programme and assure quality across complex place-based projects.
• Produce advanced analysis and data visualisation as needed.
• Influence programme decisions, improve data practices, represent the analyst community externally, and share work openly.
• Travel within the UK to work with local partners.

Person specification

• Lead a high-performing analysis team and create a psychologically safe, inclusive culture while supporting professional development.
• Apply and guide others in statistical and analytical techniques, including quantitative analysis in mixed-methods research.
• Assure the quality of analytical techniques and outputs and continually improve practices.
• Communicate complex data analysis clearly between technical and non-technical audiences.

Workplace and travel

• The role may be based in Bristol, Glasgow, London, Manchester, or York.
• The role requires travel within the UK to work closely with local partners.

Salary and grade

• Salary is £71,734–£83,355, with separate national and London ranges; above-minimum offers depend on assessed skills and experience.
• A Civil Service Pension is provided with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
• The role is Grade 6 and eligible for a DDaT allowance based on assessed skills and experience.

Contract and working pattern

• The fixed-term role runs until March 2028.
• The listed working pattern is full-time with flexible working.