Details Reference number 425215 Salary £51,854 - £55,717 Successful candidates will be offered the minimum of the pay scale, but in some circumstances salary negotiations will be dependent on the demonstration of skills and experience. All our roles come with an excellent benefits package, including the generous Civil Service Pension Scheme. Further salary increases depend entirely upon the outcome of our annual pay negotiation with central government. If you are a current Civil Servant transferring to us, your salary will be discussed in line with our pay policies. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Senior Executive Officer Band E(IT) Contract type Permanent Business area CH - Digital Services Type of role Analytical Architecture and Data Digital Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time Number of jobs available 3 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT2 8BG : Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3UZ : Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8FT About the job Job summary At Companies House, were transforming how we use data. Were building a smarter, more secure companies registerand we need talented analysts to help us get there. Youll support our strategic objectives to prevent and disrupt economic crime and implement reforms to the UKs company law framework. We have three new roles available in our analytics teams. Working on our new and modern cloud data platform, youll lead analytical projects that inform investigations and shape policy. Recent and upcoming legislative reform is changing the way in which we operate, driving demand for good quality data insights to show the impact of these changes and aid decision making. These rewarding leadership roles are ideal for anyone who wants to collaborate and engage with a wide range of stakeholders to bring analytical insights to life. Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%. Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work Job description The successful candidate will be expected to: Lead complex data analysis projects to support our strategic objectives Develop reporting outputs to align with strategic organisational goals Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to build robust data solutions Translate complex data into clear, compelling insights for stakeholders Mentor/manage more junior analysts and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement As a Senior Data Analyst, youll work within our Analytics division and be matched to one of three exciting service areas, each offering a unique opportunity to apply your skills and make a meaningful impact: Intelligence & Economic Crime: Join a pioneering multidisciplinary teamthe first of its kind at Companies Housefocused on tackling fraud and economic crime. Youll work closely with data engineers and data scientists to deliver high-impact insights that support intelligence-led decision-making. Policy & Transformation: Lead analytical projects that directly inform policy development and organisational transformation. Youll work alongside policy and strategy colleagues to ensure decisions are grounded in robust evidence at a pivotal time for Companies House. Compliance & Enforcement performance: Develop and shape performance reporting to support our enhanced regulatory powers. Your work will help prevent, detect, and disrupt economic crime. This role includes line management of one analyst and offers the chance to build new analytical outputs in a high-demand area. About the team All three roles sit within the Analytics division of our Data Directorate. Youll benefit from: Regular knowledge-sharing and peer learning sessions Access to cross-government data communities Support for GSG (Government Statistician Group) badging and professional accreditation Ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career To be eligible for this role you also need to meet our Nationality requirements which are outlined below and also s uccessful candidates must meet the security requirements for Security Clearance (SC) before they can be appointed. To gain (SC) you will need to have been a UK resident for a minimum of 3 years out of the last 5 years. Further information can be found below. Companies House also cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Where will you be working? You will be aligned to either our Cardiff, Edinburgh or Belfast office, where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. We are currently using a hybrid approach to the way we work which provides opportunities for you to be adaptable in the way you work so that you can achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life. The degree of choice you have will depend on your role and your day-to-day work activities. Your manager will agree regular patterns of attendance with you, however you may be required to make yourself available to attend the office more frequently when required to meet business needs. While 2 of the roles offer flexibility in location, 1 role requires a Cardiff base due to the nature of the service. We welcome applications from candidates who are open to this. Working Hours This is a full time position of 37 hours per week. For any candidates interested in part time, the minimum hours per week we would be able to accommodate due to the nature of the role and team structure, is 30 hours or 4 days a week. Person specification We are looking for someone who has: Extensive practical experience in applying data analysis techniques using modern statistical programming languages and tools (e.g. R, Python, SQL). Experience in leading analytical projects across a multidisciplinary team. Experience in engaging with varied stakeholders to translate their reporting/data requirements into technical requirements. Extensive practical experience in data visualisation, with proficiency in tools such as Power BI. Strong communication skills, with the ability to tailor communications and analysis for different audiences. Become or willing to become a badged member of the Government Statistician Group. This can be done after joining Companies House. Qualifications Candidates must have at least one of the following: A first- or second-class honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a numerate subject containing taught statistical content (e.g. Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Psychology, Geography). A higher degree, e.g. an MSc or PhD, in a subject containing formal statistical training (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Business Studies, Psychology, Geography or similar). Have worked in a statistical/data science field and are able to demonstrate continuous professional development (via a CPD Logbook) in statistics or data science at the same level as a foundation degree/HND (level five). Have achieved a level four apprenticeship including at least two years in a statistical/data analysis field in government and are able to demonstrate continuous professional development in statistics/data analysis (via a CPD logbook signed off by a manager or mentor who are members of the statistical profession). Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Leadership Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Acquiring data/understanding customer needs: Experience in engaging with varied stakeholders to translate their reporting/data requirements into technical requirements. Data analysis: Extensive practical experience in applying data analysis techniques using modern statistical programming languages and tools (e.g. R, Python, SQL). Disseminating and presenting information effectively Experience in leading analytical projects across a multidisciplinary team. A first/second honours or higher degree in a numerate subject containing statistical content/training or equivalent experience of working in a statistical/data science field where you can demonstrate continuous development or level 4 apprenticeship. We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: Acquiring data/understanding customer needs: Experience in engaging with varied stakeholders to translate their reporting/data requirements into technical requirements. Data analysis: Extensive practical experience in applying data analysis techniques using modern statistical programming languages and tools (e.g. R, Python, SQL). Experience in leading analytical projects across a multidisciplinary team. A first/second honours or higher degree in a numerate subject containing statistical content/training or equivalent experience of working in a statistical/data science field where you can demonstrate continuous development or level 4 apprenticeship. Benefits Alongside your salary of £51,854, Companies House contributes £15,022 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We believe that our success is driven by the well-being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House were committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work-life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices. Head to Our benefits - Working for us - Recruitment ( to find out more about the fantastic benefits package we have at Companies House. We celebrate diversity As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring were representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers. We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few. If you require any reasonable adjustments at application stage, or if you'd like to discuss any person-centred adjustments, please contact us by emailing. Read our 'Applying under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS)' guide to find out how to successfully complete an application under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. In your application form wed like you to: Tell us about your employment history, including key responsibilities and achievements. Provide three 250 word statements to demonstrate how you meet the sift criteria. Tell us what qualifications you hold that align with the required criteria of the job role. We will be sifting through your employment history and 250 word entries for evidence of the essential criteria. The sift criteria is as follows: Extensive practical experience in applying data analysis techniques using modern statistical programming languages and tools (e.g. R, Python, SQL). Experience in leading analytical projects across a multidisciplinary team. Experience in engaging with varied stakeholders to translate their reporting/data requirements into technical requirements. Qualification of at least one of the following: A first- or second-class honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a numerate subject containing taught statistical content (e.g. Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Psychology, Geography). A higher degree, e.g. an MSc or PhD, in a subject containing formal statistical training (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Business Studies, Psychology, Geography or similar). Have worked in a statistical/data science field and are able to demonstrate continuous professional development (via a CPD Logbook) in statistics or data science at the same level as a foundation degree/HND (level five). Have achieved a level four apprenticeship including at least two years in a statistical/data analysis field in government and are able to demonstrate continuous professional development in statistics/data analysis (via a CPD logbook signed off by a manager or mentor who are members of the statistical profession). Were committed to being diverse and inclusive, so please make your application anonymous by removing all identifying personal information (such as names and dates) from your employment history and statements. Sift Process Well carry out a sift of applications. We may raise the score required at sift stage to progress to interview if we receive a high number of applications. Also, if we receive a high volume of applications, we will carry out a pre-sift on your demonstration of: Extensive practical experience in applying data analysis techniques using modern statistical programming languages and tools (e.g. R, Python, SQL). At sift we may choose to take through the highest performing candidates to the next stage. If, after the final stage is completed and roles are unfilled, we will proceed to invite lower scoring candidates to interview. Successful candidates at sift will be invited to a virtual interview. Interview Process Companies House uses a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you. We use the Success Profile framework and at interview we will use Success Profiles assessing the Behaviours, experience and technical skills listed in the advert and Strengths. There will be an activity as part of the interview. Further information will be provided to candidates selected for interview. A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles. If after interview you are not found appointable at the advertised grade you may be offered the lower grade role if you are considered to meet the skills, experience and behaviours for the lower level. The benchmark for appointing to the lower grade is set at the start of each campaign. All offers will be made in merit order. Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of recruitment based on fair and open competition with decisions made on the basis of merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles. Key dates (dates are indicative only and could be subject to change) Closing Date: 14 September 2025 (at 23:55) Sift/Shortlist: w/c 15 September 2025 Interview: 13 - 22 October 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) We understand that you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, and original and doesnt include ideas or work that isnt your own. This is so that your application is authentically and credibly your own. Your application may be rejected if evidence of plagiarism or reliance on AI is detected. Examples include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence (AI), as your own. If you are invited to interview, please be aware the use of AI tools is prohibited (including recording or note taking) and any suspected use may result in the termination of your interview and subsequent withdrawal from the campaign. More information on the ways you should and shouldnt use AI can be found here. Sponsorship Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Companies House holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship, your application may be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment withdrawn. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements for Security Check (SC) before they can be appointed. To gain SC clearance you will normally need to have been a UK resident for a minimum of 3 years out of the last 5 years and will need to successfully complete all stages of the vetting process. More information can be found at National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ( Nationality statement Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. If you're applying for a role requiring security clearance, please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar. However certain posts may have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. See our vetting charter. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Jade Palmer Email : Recruitment team Email : Further information Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles, our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of appointment on the basis of merit by fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission. Civil Service Commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road SW1A 2HQ