Working location and employment type
Milton Keynes, Hybrid
Full time, Permanent
Job summary
We’re looking for a Lead Data Analyst to deliver strategic analytics that support transformation and innovation, alongside the business intelligence that keeps day-to-day operations running smoothly. Reporting to the Senior Data Analytics Manager, you’ll lead insight creation, dashboard delivery, and the transition of new analytics products into business as usual. Depending on business needs, you may focus on Change & Projects or Run the Business activity, working closely with colleagues across both to ensure analytics are trusted, high-impact, and well supported.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead analytics delivery and act as a subject matter expert in insight generation
- Translate business needs into clear, actionable insights
- Deliver analysis for transformation programmes, strategic planning, and innovation
- Maintain and improve dashboards, KPIs, and recurring insight products
- Support the transition of new analytics and data products into live use
- Respond to operational data requests and act as the first point of contact for BAU analytics
- Monitor data quality, dashboard performance, and usage
- Mentor junior analysts and help build data fluency across the business
- Collaborate with data engineers, product owners, and governance teams
- Engage with AI pilots and the development of new analytical assets
What we’re looking for
- Strong experience in strategic and/or operational analytics delivery
- Experience in regulated sectors (e.g. insurance or housing)
- Strong SQL and data visualisation skills (Power BI or Tableau; dbt/Snowflake desirable)
- Experience supporting transformation or programme delivery
- Comfortable managing competing priorities in agile or product‑led environments
- Strong understanding of data quality, reporting, and insight communication
- Awareness of AI readiness and explainability
What we offer
- 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
- Life assurance
- Subsidised private medical insurance
- Employee discounts platform
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents
+ many more!
Who we are
At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.
Why you should join us
As a modern, family‑friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.
Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.
We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.
Our inclusive culture
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea‑sharing.
About NHBC
Work for the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new‑built homes. We have a range of job opportunities across the UK, including field and home‑based roles within corporate, business operations and field tech. We welcome experienced professionals and those new to the world of work such as trainees, and with our flexible working approach we are open to helping you find a role that works for you.
NHBC colleagues have access to a wide range of additional benefits and we ensure our packages are attractive to current and potential employees.
Working flexibly is part of our commitment to supporting a positive work‑life balance and we are always happy to talk about flexible and hybrid working, wherever possible.
We offer a yearly performance‑based bonus to all employees based on a percentage of salary.
27 days holiday + bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase extra days.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents.
We recognise the valuable contribution that our colleagues make, benchmarking our salaries, against the wider market to ensure our packages are attractive.
Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy is focused on providing a shared direction and commitment for the organisation to respect and value our diverse workforce and continue to build a more inclusive workplace. We aim to attract and retain a workforce that represents the communities in which we work.
If you're interested in working at NHBC but haven't found the role for you within our list of current vacancies, please feel free to upload your CV. We will contact you if a suitable position becomes available and will keep your CV on file for up to 18 months. We also recommend checking our careers web page regularly, as new opportunities are posted frequently.
National House‑Building Council and its subsidiaries (NHBC) engage with preferred recruiters or agencies on a formal basis. NHBC is unable to accept applications from recruiters or agencies who do not have signed terms of business with NHBC. If unsolicited applications or CVs are received from recruiters or agencies with or without such an agreement, NHBC will neither consider nor agree to any payment to that party.
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