Senior Data Analyst

Excellent Data Analysis, Reporting and Governance are a vital part of the HRA's Digital Transformation and Research Systems Programme. We are looking to enhance the capabilities, skills and knowledge within the data team with the addition of a Senior Data Analyst.

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• Apply advanced tools and techniques for data analysis and data visualisation (including the use of business information tools)
  
• Identify, collect and synthesise data requirements to and from a range of systems
  
• Utilise advanced SQL and visualisation knowledge to manage, clean, abstract and aggregate data alongside a range of analytical studies on that data
  
• Manipulate and link different data sets utilising advanced Microsoft data tooling suite
  
• Summarise and present data and conclusions in the most appropriate format for users
  
• Support the Head of Data Engineering to promote strong data governance within the directorate and organisation as a whole using appropriate tooling and processes
  
• Lead the discovery, understanding and documentation of business data and reporting requirements, collaborating with business analysts, product managers and data architects to understand data needs
  
• Ensure all data structures are analysed, documented, and aligned with business requirements
  
• Own the main stakeholder relationships related to your discipline
  
• Analyse, understand, and define a data problem or opportunity
  
• Identify areas for improvement, explore feasible options and define data driven ways of implementing business solutions
  
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with industry standards
  
• Participate in the alignment of data models with business process requirements
  

This role sits within HRA Digital. The digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio of UK‑wide information systems for health and care research. The HRA Digital team is a collaborative and supportive team consisting of HRA employees, secondees, contractors and vendors. Applications via recruitment agencies are not accepted. We are not able to sponsor, and we do not hold a sponsorship licence.

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• Professional qualification at degree level in a data related discipline or equivalent industry experience and portfolio of evidence demonstrating data warehousing, analysis and data management experience
  
• Evidence of continued professional development
  
• Understanding of Data analytics and visualisation software such as Power BI
  
• Lead on communication with stakeholders at all levels and actively establish relationships and apply the benefits of professional networks
  
• Specialist expertise of working in data, analytics, software, and technology solutions to produce data products that add demonstratable value to the organisation
  
• Specialist expertise of implementation and evaluation of data analysis processes
  
• Experience using Microsoft Data Tooling, e.g. SQL Server, Power BI, Data Factory, etc.
  
• Extensive proven experience or training in Data analysis, synthesis, and modelling in a complex digital landscape
  
• Extensive proven experience of working with a Data Warehouse
  
• Significant experience in developing an overall data analysis process
  
• Significant experience of being a lead specialist on all elements of data analysis
  
• Demonstrable experience of developing new methods of data analysis to support the work is required
  
• Demonstrable experience on planning multiple streams of data analysis work with competing deadlines
  
• Demonstrable proven experience of anticipating and preventing problems, showing understanding of how problems fit into the larger picture to drive data‑driven decisions
  
• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
  

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• Understanding of the development life cycle
  
• Understanding of the Microsoft BI Stack
  
• Understanding of good data governance requirements
  
• Demonstrable experience of presenting information
  
• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
  

Working at the HRA, we are reminded daily of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for you, not just us and the work we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community: age, disability, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and other diverse characteristics, and we have policies in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process. When applying to work here, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement – if it works for us, we will do our best to make it work for you. Please note, if applying to our Manchester, Nottingham or Bristol locations, we are only able to offer the role as home based.

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• Date posted: 28 October 2025
  
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
  
• Band: Band 7
  
• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year
  
• Contract: Fixed term
  
• Duration: 18 months
  
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
  
• Reference number: 980-HRA7570066-B
  
• Job location: Bristol office
  Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay
  Bristol
  BS1 6PN