Data Analyst

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

We are now looking for a Data Analyst to join our Marketing and Reader Revenue (MRR) team. As an analyst at the Guardian, you’ll be embedded in a business-aligned analytics team, supporting revenue and subscriptions growth through customer behaviour and marketing performance analysis. You’ll contribute to projects across the MRR team and help shape how insight is delivered across the business. 

This is an ideal role for someone looking to grow their skills and shape their career in data. 

About the Role

Analysing customer behaviour, marketing performance, and retention to support subscription and revenue growth. Contributing to high-quality, stakeholder-relevant analysis. Maintaining our high standards for analytical rigour, while also engaging more closely in insight communication and peer learning. Developing strong working relationships with peers and stakeholders, building trust and understanding across functions. Using SQL and visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau) to uncover patterns and generate insights. Growing your understanding of business domains such as audience behaviour, campaign performance or content engagement.

About You

You possess a solid, foundational understanding of statistics, including concepts like averages, variance, correlation, and significance testing. You have hands-on experience working with SQL and large datasets in a professional or academic setting and have experience with Python or an appetite to learn Python for data analysis.  You have experience delivering analysis and interpreting data to support decision-making. You have familiarity with common data visualisation tools such as Tableau or Looker You’re curious about the Guardian’s journalism and business model and interested to learn how data can be applied to support business or editorial objectives.

We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely.

It's not essential that you meet all of the requirements above, so if you're interested in the role and feel you have the relevant skills, then we would still encourage you to apply. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for. 

We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.

The closing date for applications is Friday 5th December 2025. 

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Anna Vipers on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.

Culture and Wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.

We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Learning and Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.