Principal Data Analyst
Role Overview
The Public Sector Reform Test, Learn and Grow team supports innovation and reform in public service delivery across the UK.
The programme uses a Test and Learn approach, including pilots and place-based initiatives, to develop evidence-based improvements to public services.
The Principal Data Analyst role is mapped to the Government Digital and Data capability framework and applies to digital and non-digital projects.
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Role and programme
The Public Sector Reform Test, Learn and Grow team supports innovation and reform in public service delivery across the UK.
The programme uses a Test and Learn approach, including pilots and place-based initiatives, to develop evidence-based improvements to public services.
The Principal Data Analyst role is mapped to 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 and provide coaching and professional oversight.
- Work with the Head of Analysis and Evaluation to set analytical direction and build capability.
- Set and implement standards, processes and structures for effective data preparation, governance and use.
- Assure analysis across complex place-based projects and deliver advanced analysis and visualisation as needed.
- Identify opportunities for analysis, influence decisions, improve data practices and represent the programme and analyst community externally.
- Travel within the UK to work with local partners and work openly, sharing work regularly.
Essential experience and skills
- Experience leading a high-performing analysis team, maintaining an inclusive and psychologically safe culture, and supporting professional development.
- Experience applying and guiding others in statistical and analytical tools, including quantitative analysis in mixed-methods research.
- Experience assuring the quality of analytical techniques and outputs and continually improving practices.
- Ability to communicate complex analysis clearly between technical and non-technical audiences.
Salary and allowance
- Salary is £71,734–£83,355, with separate national and London ranges and potential specialist pay allowance.
- A DDaT allowance may be available, based on assessment of skills and experience.
- Civil Service Pension employer contribution is 28.97%.
Contract and working pattern
- Fixed-term role until March 2028; loan and secondment arrangements are also listed.
- Full-time with flexible working.
Locations
- The role lists Bristol, Glasgow, London, Manchester and York and involves UK travel to local partners.
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