Job Title: Data Analyst
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £40, + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Role ID: SF
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Data Analyst at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.
The role
As a Data Analyst, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Be part of a forward-thinking Production Capability team that champions data-driven decision-making to shape strategic outcomes and accelerate business growth. Join an organisation where innovation, analytics, and continuous improvement drive sustainable performance and operational excellence.
Day-to-day, you’ll apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to explore large datasets, uncover patterns, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights that support business decision-making. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders, maintain data quality, and contribute to developing tools and dashboards that drive operational improvement and strategic direction.
1. Conduct data analysis and reporting to uncover trends and support strategic decisions
2. Manage and maintain secure, compliant data storage aligned with policies and future needs
3. Lead data-driven projects, integrating new technologies to enhance processes
4. Utilise Excel and Microsoft Office with agility, adapting quickly to evolving tools
5. Ensure strict data accuracy and compliance with protection regulations
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.
Essential experience of the Data Analyst
6. Proven experience as a Data Analyst or in a comparable data-focused role
7. Advanced Excel skills, including data functions and visualisation
8. Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong adaptability to new tech
9. Skilled in handling and analysing large datasets effectively
10. Understanding of data compliance regulations, such as GDPR
11. Project management experience - Desirable
Qualifications for the Data Analyst
We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at .
What we offer
12. Generous holiday allowance
13. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
14. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
15. Employee share scheme
16. Employee shopping savings portal
17. Payment of Professional Fees
18. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
19. Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
20. ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
21. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.