Data Analyst

Grade: F15

Salary Range: £39,152 – £44,075

Directorate: Strategy and Inclusive Growth

Reports to: Intelligence and Analytics Lead

Location: East Midlands (hybrid working where applicable)

About the Role

We’re seeking talented Data Analysts to join our Research & Intelligence Unit (RIU) and help shape evidence-based decision making across the East Midlands.

These roles will support regional strategy, policy development, and investment decisions by turning complex economic, social, and spatial data into clear, actionable insight. You’ll work across a broad portfolio including inclusive growth, skills, transport, housing, net zero, health, and wellbeing.

We’re particularly interested in candidates with strengths in economic analysis, GIS and spatial analysis, and/or Power BI and data visualisation. Roles will be shaped around individual expertise and development interests.

You’ll collaborate closely with policy teams, senior leaders, and external partners, ensuring robust analysis informs decisions that deliver lasting impact for people, businesses, and places.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Data Analyst, you will:

Produce, maintain, and monitor quantitative analysis across public and private datasets at local, regional, and national levels
Analyse economic, labour market, social, and/or spatial data to support policy development and investment decisions
Apply appropriate analytical techniques to identify trends, relationships, risks, and opportunities
Design and deliver dashboards, reports, maps, and visualisations that make complex data accessible to non-technical audiences
Use tools such as Excel, Power BI, GIS software, R, Python, SQL, or similar to deliver high-quality insight
Communicate findings clearly through reports, briefings, presentations, and visual storytelling
Advise colleagues on data quality, limitations, and appropriate interpretation of evidence
Work collaboratively across teams to embed data and insight into decision-making
Support the development of regional data partnerships and shared analytical approaches
Monitor policy, market, and regulatory changes and assess their implications for the region

What We’re Looking For

Essential

Proven experience in data analysis within a policy, research, economic development, or similar environment
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret and explain complex findings clearly
Experience producing insight, reports, dashboards, or visual outputs to support decision-making
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines
Degree-level education or equivalent experience in a relevant or transferable discipline
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Sway

Desirable

Experience in one or more of the following areas:
Economic or labour market analysis
GIS and spatial analysis (e.g. ESRI ArcGIS)
Power BI reporting, data modelling, or Power Query (ETL)
Experience using analytical tools such as R, Python, SQL, Tableau, JavaScript, Stata, or similar
Knowledge of local or regional economic development, transport, housing, skills, or net zero policy
Experience working with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Relevant professional qualifications or certifications (e.g. Power BI PL-300, Green Book training)
Evidence of continued professional development

DBS check not required.

Our Values

We are a values-driven organisation committed to long-term, systemic impact.

Lifting our region

You’ll put regional outcomes first and champion inclusive growth.

Working together

You’ll collaborate across teams and partners, bringing people together through insight.

Making an impact

You’ll turn data into action, shaping better policies and investments.

Being human

You’ll value diverse perspectives and communicate with clarity, authenticity, and respect.

About Us

Our mission is to deliver lasting impact for the people, businesses, and places of the East Midlands.

Our vision is a region that is more prosperous, sustainable, and fair, where opportunity is shared and growth benefits everyone. We work through strong partnerships and systems leadership to achieve meaningful change.

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