Senior Data Analyst

Michael Page Technology
Brighton
17 hours ago
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Job Description

We're hiring an experienced Data & Insights Analyst to help shape evidence-driven decision-making within a major national regulatory environment. In this role, you'll transform complex data into clear, actionable insights that directly inform strategy, policy development, and operational priorities.

Client Details

This role is within a well-established public sector organisation. The company is recognised for its structured approach and commitment to delivering high-quality services.

Description

  • Analysing large and complex datasets to identify emerging risks, evaluate policy impacts, and guide organisational priorities.
  • Producing clear, tailored analytical outputs for a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Leading the delivery of an official statistics publication, ensuring quality, transparency and adherence to recognised standards.
  • Reviewing and assuring statistical and modelling work delivered by other analysts.
  • Identifying evidence gaps and recommending areas for deeper investigation.
  • Promoting best practice in statistical rigour, documentation, and quality assurance.
  • Using modern tools and techniques to continually improve analytical processes.

Profile

  • Advanced skills in R or Python, with additional experience in PowerBI, Tableau or SQL.
  • Strong background in statistical modelling, forecasting and time-series analysis.
  • Experience extracting, validating and evaluating data from complex systems or data warehouses.
  • Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Good understanding of quality assurance frameworks and standards for statistical outputs.
  • Experience using Gi t, Azure DevOps and working within Agile / DataOps approaches.

Job Offer

  • Daily rate £350 per day (Inside IR35)
  • Temporary position offering flexibility and professional growth.
  • Opportunity to work in a structured and established public sector organisation.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment in Brighton - Office attendance 6 times per month

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