Overview
Job Summary
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. As a Senior Data Analyst, working closely with the Head of Data Engineering and other colleagues in the Agile development team, you will use the data analysis process to understand, interpret, and predict patterns in the business, creating and enhancing data products and practices to provide data-driven insights and decision making capabilities. This will involve working with colleagues from across the HRA to identify and document data, analytical and reporting requirements, refining them into specifications for delivery by yourself and other members of the data team, seeking to automate where possible and appropriate.
Responsibilities
* 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.
About Us
About Us
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 know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community and have policies to ensure fair treatment at every stage of the recruitment process.
When applying to work here, speak to us about how we might accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for us, we will do our best to make it work for you. For Manchester, Nottingham or Bristol locations, roles are home based where possible.
Details
Date posted 05 September 2025
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 7
Salary £47,810 to £54,710 per year
Contract Fixed term
Duration 22 months
Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
Reference number 980-HRA7445844
Job locations Newcastle office, Holland Drive, Newcastle, NE2 4NQ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
This role sits within HRA Digital. The digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRA portfolio of UK-wide information systems for health and care research. This includes a major programme to build new systems, and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems. The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRA employees, secondees, contractors and vendors.
To find out more and understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached. In submitting your application with us, please note the following:
* We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
* We do not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot offer employment under sponsorship arrangements.
* Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet essential criteria, the application will not be shortlisted.
* The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Professional qualification at degree level in a data-related discipline or equivalent industry experience with a portfolio of evidence in data warehousing, analysis and data management.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
* Understanding of data analytics and visualisation software such as Power BI.
Desirable
* Understanding of the development life cycle.
* Understanding of the Microsoft BI Stack.
* Understanding of good data governance requirements.
* Demonstrable experience of presenting information.
* Understanding of data tooling (SQL Server, Power BI, Data Factory, etc.).
Experience
Essential/Desirable
* Extensive experience in data analysis, synthesis and modelling in a complex digital landscape; experience with a Data Warehouse; leading data analysis initiatives; developing new data analysis methods; planning multiple streams with competing deadlines.
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
* Lead on communication with stakeholders at all levels and actively establish relationships and professional networks.
Other
Essential
* Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity.
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