UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Analyst to join the team in Swindon, Wiltshire. This exciting opportunity is open to talented professionals with experience in statistics, data science, operational research, economics, or other highly numerate disciplines such as mathematics, physics, or engineering.
The Senior Data Analyst will play a key role in delivering high-quality analysis and insights, using a wide range of statistical and data science methodologies to support evidence-based decision-making. Candidates should demonstrate proven expertise in handling complex datasets, problem-solving, and applying analytical techniques to real-world challenges.
This role offers visa sponsorship for eligible candidates, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals within the UK and overseas seeking to advance their career in data analytics within a prestigious national organisation.
Position: Senior Data Analyst
Salary: £45,272 per annum
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Swindon (Hybrid options available)
This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic, multi-disciplinary analytical team at the heart of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
The Data Analysis and Statistics team is part of the UKRI Analysis and Evidence team. The team works across UKRI, providing data and analysis to colleagues across our strategy team, partners and government. Our work plays a key role in delivering UKRI’s strategy and the governments ambition to strengthen the UK’s position as a global science and technology superpower. The UKRI Analysis and Evidence team are responsible for the high-quality evidence that is vital to delivering this ambition.
The team is responsible for key UKRI publications and it uses of statistics and data science to tackle some of the most challenging analytical questions across UKRI and supports the provision of data for analysis. As part of the team you will have the opportunity to work in a range of areas and projects
About the Role
As part of the Data Analysis and Statistics team this role will:
- Lead on the delivery of the analysis for our major publications: The Funding Investments and Outputs, and Gateway to Research
- Lead on a range of UKRI data submissions, including parliamentary questions and freedom of information act requests.
- Lead on the provision of data for the UKRI performance framework which will support and advise senior UKRI colleagues on funding and allocation decisions.
- Deliver insightful and challenging analysis to strengthen and support a robust research and innovation foundation.
- Work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, building new links and directly interacting with and influencing stakeholders and customers.
- Work as part of a team, developing your own technical and non-technical skills, and being an active member of the wider analytical community.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
(S) – Assessed at shortlisting
(I) – Assessed at interview
(S&I) – Assessed at both shortlisting and interview
- Relevant experience in working in statistics, data science, operational research, economics or highly numerate subjects such as mathematics, physics or engineering. (S)
- Experience wrangling data; producing analysis and communicating it to technical and non-technical stakeholders. (S/I)
- Familiarity with a range of statistical and data science methodologies and techniques. (S/I)
- Technical experience analysing data with tools such as SQL, R and/or Python or equivalent. Training will be provided.(S/I)
- Strong and effective communication skills both oral and written.(S/I)
- Excellent work planning and organisation.(S/I)
Other information
Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs or contact Recruitment@ukri.org.
Benefits
We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees’ development and promote a culture of continuous learning!
A list of benefits below:
- An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
- 30 days’ annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
- Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
- Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
- Flexible working options
- Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!
About Us
UKRI – UK Research and Innovation
UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
More information can be found at www.ukri.org.
Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI.
How we support EDI in the workforce
At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisationsand the wider community. For further information, please visit ‘How we support EDI in the workforce’.
Disability Confident Employer
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
How to apply
Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the ‘experience’ section of the application.
UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion – a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.
The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
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Application Deadline
September 7th, 2025