Lead Data Analyst (Data & Analytics Consulting)
Leeds, United Kingdom
Overview
Our client, a leading digital consultancy delivering user-centred digital services, is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to join its data and analytics practice.
This role involves working within multidisciplinary teams to develop and support digital solutions that provide actionable insights and measurable value to clients. The successful candidate will act as a senior consultant, providing technical expertise in data analysis, helping shape analytical strategy, and mentoring junior analysts.
This position combines advanced data analysis with stakeholder engagement, enabling organisations to better understand their data and make informed decisions that improve services and digital platforms.
Responsibilities
* Analyse large and complex datasets to produce actionable insights and recommendations.
* Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations that communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
* Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into analytical requirements.
* Identify opportunities to apply advanced analytics techniques, including predictive modelling and machine learning.
* Apply appropriate statistical methods and analytical frameworks when interpreting data.
* Work with both structured and unstructured datasets, including combining data from multiple internal and external sources.
* Perform data cleaning, preparation, and quality assessments to ensure accurate analysis.
* Use business intelligence tools to create data visualisations and interactive dashboards.
* Identify potential data quality issues and recommend improvements to data pipelines and processes.
* Support the recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of other analysts.
* Contribute to knowledge sharing by producing blogs, case studies, workshops, or presentations.
* Promote best practices across internal teams and client organisations.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Data Analyst, delivering insights through effective data exploration and analysis.
* Experience working in a consulting or client-facing environment.
* Strong experience in data cleansing, modelling, and visualisation.
* Experience using business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker Studio.
* Proficiency in SQL and experience with programming languages such as Python, R, Scala, or Julia.
* Experience working with large-scale data warehouses or data lakes.
* Familiarity with cloud-based analytics platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery), Snowflake, Spark, or Splunk.
* Experience with web analytics platforms such as Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Experience mentoring or supporting the development of junior analysts.
* Experience working on public sector projects.
* Familiarity with modern data pipelines, data engineering concepts, and analytics infrastructure.
* Demonstrated ability to translate complex analytical outputs into clear business insights.
* Interest in continuous professional development and adapting to evolving technologies.
* Competitive salary of £67,000 – £76,000 per year.
* Contributory pension scheme (6% employer contribution with 2% employee contribution).
* 25 days annual leave plus UK public holidays.
* Flexible benefits including options for:
* Additional pension contributions
* Additional annual leave
* Charitable giving
* Life assurance and critical illness cover.
* Employee discount platform.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme.
* Season ticket loans.
* Wellbeing and financial education sessions.
Application Process
This is a permanent full-time position based in Leeds, with flexibility to work from other UK office locations or client sites as required. Candidates should be willing to travel to office or client locations when necessary.
Relocation support of up to £8,000 may be available for candidates relocating closer to one of the organisation’s UK offices.
Candidates interested in leading data analysis initiatives and shaping impactful digital services are encouraged to apply.
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