Data and Research Analyst

Opportunity for a Research & Data Analyst to join a dynamic business on an interim basis. You will lead quantitative research and analytical projects, identify evidence gaps, and deliver evidence-based insights to stakeholders that support strategic and operational decision-making.

Client Details

A well-established organisation operating within a highly regulated environment.

Description

RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYST

• Design, lead and deliver quantitative research projects addressing strategic and operational business challenges.
• Develop robust research methodologies, including survey design, sampling strategies and statistical analysis plans.
• Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, risks, opportunities and emerging issues.
• Conduct descriptive, statistical and time series analysis.
• Extract, manipulate and analyse data using R from databases and structured data sources.
• Assess the suitability, quality and reliability of internal and external datasets.
• Translate analytical findings into practical recommendations for non-technical audiences.
• Produce high-quality reports, presentations and evidence-based outputs.
• Collaborate with policy, strategy, operational and subject matter experts.
• Provide specialist guidance on research design, analytical approaches and interpretation of findings.
• Support changing business priorities by working flexibly across research and analytical projects.
• Ensure compliance with governance, data protection and information security requirements.

Profile

RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYST

• The ideal candidate will be from a research background with experience working as a researcher AND analyst (ideally in-house) with a significant focus on data analysis.
• 4+ years and expert-level proficiency in R and data visualisation techniques.
• Experience independently conducting research and analytical projects, applying independent judgement to complex business questions.
• Advanced expertise in quantitative research methods, including cross-sectional surveys, statistical testing and time series analysis.
• Strong experience extracting, transforming and analysing data from databases and structured repositories.
• Demonstrable ability to assess data quality, reliability and suitability for analysis.

• Must be able to face business stakeholders with strong communication skills, presenting complex findings clearly and simply, translating evidence into business recommendations.
• Must have enthusiasm, showing evidence of collaboration in multidisciplinary environments.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Job Offer

RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYST

• Daily rate between £350 and £400, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary contract with the opportunity to make a tangible impact.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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