The British Red Cross is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Data Analyst to join its team, with the flexibility to work remotely. This is an excellent opportunity to use your data expertise to help one of the UK’s most respected humanitarian organisations make a real difference to people’s lives.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience using SQL databases (or similar tools) to access, query, and manipulate large datasets. Experience with data visualisation and reporting tools, such as Tableau or PowerBI, is also essential to help transform complex data into clear, actionable insights.
If you have a passion for meaningful work and the technical skills to turn data into impact, apply now to join the British Red Cross and help drive positive change through the power of data.
About the British Red Cross
The British Red Cross supports anyone in the UK who needs help in a crisis — from hiring a wheelchair or easing loneliness, to settling into life in a new country. The organisation was founded on the principle of offering help without discrimination, with impartiality and neutrality at its core.
The British Red Cross seeks the best people to support millions affected by crisis, welcoming diversity and ensuring equal opportunities for all. Its inclusive culture encourages everyone to bring their authentic self and help spread the power of kindness.
Position: Data Analyst
Salary: £36,958 to £39,005 per annum (Plus London Weighting if applicable)
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Remote
About the Role
Could you help with delivery of our priority fundraising and marketing goals, including annual net income growth of £30m per annum by 2030?
Could you be responsible for the delivery of strategic projects that generate actionable insight – ensuring; requirements are well understood, solution designs address these requirements, and insight, not just analysis, is delivered?
If so this vacancy could be for you.
Main Duties
A day in the life of a Data Analyst will involve:
- Carry out analysis to turn raw data into meaningful information and actionable insight – guiding strategic decision making.
- Perform complex data manipulations to cleanse, transform and combine large volumes of data, generating datasets that are fit for analysis and reporting.
- Develop performance monitoring including campaign reviews, KPI reporting and management information dashboards, using data visualisation tools such as Tableau.
- Apply data mining and predictive modelling techniques (including forecasting, regression, and clustering) to answer complex business questions.
- Provide consultancy to stakeholders – understanding the business problem, and scoping and structuring an analytical approach to solving the problem.
- Conduct business analysis to gain an understanding of business processes, gather stakeholder requirements and identify potential opportunities.
- Ensure thorough and complete documentation around deliverables to ensure knowledge and understanding persists and users can find answers to questions they may have.
- Present and communicate analysis and insight to stakeholders clearly, concisely and effectively.
Qualifications and Experience
To be a successful Data Analyst, you’ll need:
- Experience of using SQL databases (or other tools) to access, query and manipulate large datasets.
- Experience of using data visualisation and reporting tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI etc.).
- Experience of telling a compelling story through combining data, visuals, and narrative to communicate insight.
- Experience of solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches.
- Experience working for a charity or for an agency in a client-facing role.
- Experience of using databricks.
- Understanding of database marketing techniques as applied to financial, supporter and organisational data.
- Awareness of common marketing evaluation techniques.
- Familiarity with demographic and geo-demographic modelling packages, e.g. Mosaic.
The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Wednesday the 6th of August 2025 with interviews to follow.
Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
- Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
- Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
- Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
- Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.
Together, we are the world’s emergency responders
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
To apply for this role, please visit the OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Application Deadline
August 6, 2025