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Senior Data Analyst

Glasgow
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Senior Data Analyst
Location: Glasgow (Office-based with some remote working)
Salary: Up to £55,000
Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role
As our Senior Data Analyst, you will oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of data across the business. This is a highly autonomous role where your insights and recommendations will directly shape business strategy. You will maintain data quality standards, develop reporting frameworks, and ensure the company leverages its data to drive operational improvements and deliver customer value.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, offering analytical guidance as the company evolves, while ensuring data integrity and innovation remain central to our operations.

Hours:



Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30

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Flexi-working options available after successful probation

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Additional hours as required (TOIL or overtime may apply)

Key Responsibilities:

Data Analysis & Reporting

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Build and maintain dashboards and reports to deliver actionable insights

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Highlight trends, risks, and opportunities through regular performance analysis

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Translate complex datasets into clear narratives for senior stakeholders

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Conduct ad-hoc deep-dive analyses to support decision-making

Data Quality & Governance

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Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of business-critical data

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Develop and maintain data validation processes

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Promote best practices and data governance policies across the business

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Proactively monitor and address data quality issues

Business Insights & Forecasting

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Provide data-driven insights for strategic planning and operational improvements

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Support forecasting and predictive modelling initiatives

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Assist in developing business cases through robust analysis

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Evaluate the impact of initiatives and projects

Process Improvement & Innovation

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Recommend and implement improvements to reporting and analytical workflows

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Introduce new tools and methodologies to enhance analytical capability

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Drive automation of recurring reports

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Stay updated with trends in data analytics

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

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Work closely with leadership to align data initiatives with business priorities

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Partner with cross-functional teams to support data needs and increase data literacy

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Present findings clearly and persuasively

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Act as a trusted advisor for evidence-based decision-making

Person Specification

Essential Requirements:

Strong knowledge of data analysis, reporting, and visualisation tools

Proficiency in SQL and relational databases

5+ years of experience in a data analysis role, including reporting

Hands-on experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau

Proven ability to deliver insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders

Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills

Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or related field (equivalent experience accepted)

Desirable:

Experience in healthcare, justice, or public sector data environments

Exposure to SME or fast-paced environments

Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, Google BigQuery)

Predictive modelling or machine learning experience

Postgraduate qualification or professional certification

Mentoring skills and ability to influence adoption of data-led decision making

Why Join Us?
This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a forward-thinking SME environment. You will enjoy a high level of autonomy, work alongside an ambitious leadership team, and play a central role in shaping the company’s data strategy

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