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Data Analyst

UK Health Security Agency
Office & Professional
Office & Professional
£41,983 - £52,113/Year
Full-time
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Description

Location
Hybrid working based at any of UKHSA's Core HQs: Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London (Canary Wharf). Hybrid model requires a minimum of 60% of contractual hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata) spent at a core HQ with the remainder working from home.

Hours
Full Time, flexible working patterns available including part-time, job-share, and condensed hours.

Salary
Senior Executive Officer (SEO) £41,983 - £52,113 per year depending on location:
- National: £41,983 - £48,128
- Outer London: £44,148 - £50,121
- Inner London: £46,310 - £52,113

About the Role
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is dedicated to preventing, preparing for, and responding to infectious diseases and environmental hazards to protect public health and build national health security capability. The CMA Assurance, Planning and Performance division supports stakeholders across the Chief Medical Advisor (CMA) group and UKHSA through data monitoring and reporting solutions.
As a Data Analyst, you will develop and optimise reporting capabilities, lead the planning and delivery of complex analytic projects, and create structured, low-maintenance data flows and dashboards using tools such as Power BI. You will analyse, interpret, and present data to inform decision-making and continuously improve processes, including the appropriate use of AI tools.
This role involves working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple sites and remotely, acting as an ambassador for continuous improvement and quality assurance. You will build strong stakeholder relationships, communicate complex data insights clearly to non-analytical audiences, and ensure compliance with corporate policies on security, confidentiality, and information release.
UKHSA promotes an inclusive culture where diversity drives innovative solutions, and flexible working is supported to enable a long-lasting career.

Requirements

Experience
- Using data visualisation tools such as Power BI to share information with stakeholders.
- Analysing and using a range of credible information from internal and external sources to support decision-making.
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels and encouraging collaborative working.
- Delivering analysis tailored to varied stakeholder needs.
- Quality assuring complex data and analytical products, including developing and improving quality assurance procedures.
- Highly competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

About You
- Ability to communicate complex analytical and statistical information clearly to non-specialist audiences.
- Strong judgement in interpreting statistics, especially in sensitive or contentious situations.
- Commitment to promoting equality of opportunity and maintaining good working relationships.
- Advocate against bullying, harassment, and discrimination within the team.
- Enthusiastic about continuous improvement and innovation, including appropriate use of AI tools.

Qualifications
- No specific qualifications required, but experience with coding languages (e.g. SQL, R, Python) or advanced Excel methods such as PowerApps is desirable.
- Experience working with multiple health-related data sets and knowledge of data security and confidentiality issues is advantageous.
- Successful candidates must pass a Basic Personnel Security Standard clearance.
- Eligibility to work in the UK Civil Service as per Civil Service Nationality Rules.

Expiry date: 02/12/2026
Data Analyst
Company:
UK Health Security Agency
Salary:
£41,983 - £52,113/Year
Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
Any Core HQ, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London (Canary Wharf)