Lead Data Analyst

18 hours ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom DiverseJobsMatter Full time

Lead Data Analyst

Location:
Leeds (Hybrid, with flexibility across UK offices)

Salary:
£67,000 – £76,000 per annum

Contract Type:
Full-time, Permanent

Industry:
Data & Digital Consultancy

Overview

Our client, a leading UK digital consultancy, is seeking a
Lead Data Analyst
to join their growing data practice.

As a Lead Data Analyst, you will play a key role in shaping analytical solutions that deliver real impact. You'll work within multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver
data-driven insights
that inform strategic decisions and improve digital services. Acting as a
technical and strategic consultant
, you'll guide clients on best practices in analytics, mentor junior team members, and contribute to building a strong data culture both within the organisation and across client projects.

This is an opportunity to lead meaningful, large-scale analytics work that combines human-centred design, modern data platforms, and continuous innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver actionable, data-driven insights using a range of
    quantitative and qualitative techniques
    .
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to
    translate business objectives into analytical solutions
    and clear, compelling data stories.
  • Lead on the
    design and implementation of data models, dashboards, and reports
    using tools such as
    Tableau, Power BI, or Looker Studio
    .
  • Identify opportunities for
    advanced analytics
    — including predictive modelling, segmentation, and machine learning applications.
  • Explore and analyse
    large, complex data sets
    across structured and unstructured sources.
  • Ensure
    data integrity and quality
    , applying effective cleaning, blending, and validation techniques.
  • Guide clients on
    data governance, platforms, and architecture
    , including cloud-based solutions.
  • Mentor and develop junior data professionals, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing.
  • Promote the consultancy's data expertise through thought leadership, case studies, and community engagement.

About You

Essential Experience

  • Proven experience as a
    Data Analyst or Senior Data Analyst
    , ideally within a consultancy or digital environment.
  • Expertise in
    data analysis, visualisation, and storytelling
    , with experience using
    Tableau, Power BI, or Looker Studio
    .
  • Proficiency in
    SQL
    and one or more programming languages such as
    Python, R, Scala, or Julia
    .
  • Hands-on experience working with
    large data warehouses or data lakes
    and
    cloud analytics platforms
    (AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Spark, or Splunk).
  • Understanding of
    data management principles
    , including cleansing, validation, and transformation.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to
    lead and mentor analysts
    , supporting skill development and professional growth.

Desirable

  • Experience working with
    public sector or government clients
    .
  • Familiarity with
    web analytics platforms
    (e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics).
  • Knowledge of
    advanced analytics and machine learning methodologies
    .

Benefits

  • Contributory pension scheme
    (6% employer / 2% employee).
  • 25 days annual leave
    plus public holidays.
  • Life assurance
    and
    critical illness cover
    .
  • Flexible benefits scheme
    – options include private health and dental cover, wellbeing contributions, additional pension contributions, or extra holidays.
  • Cycle-to-work
    and
    electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes
    .
  • Season ticket loans
    ,
    volunteer days
    , and
    Perkbox
    access.
  • Relocation support
    of up to £8,000 available (terms apply).

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