Data AnalystFixed term contract until 31 December 2026 Full time, 35 hours per week Salary: £34,800 to £36,800 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience Hybrid working, London Based Office About the role:An established scientific membership organisation is seeking a Data Analyst to join a small, specialist data insights team working at the heart of evidence, insight and impact. This role plays a key part in understanding the health of a scientific discipline and supporting strategic decision making through high quality data analysis, reporting and visualisation. You will work closely with technical colleagues and internal stakeholders to turn complex and sometimes messy data into clear, compelling insight that informs programmes, projects and policy activity. This is a fixed term opportunity until 31 December 2026, ideally starting as soon as possible. What you will be doing

• Working with internal and external datasets to extract, clean, analyse and interpret data
• Using Python for data extraction, cleaning and analysis, and Power BI to create clear, impactful dashboards and visualisations
• Designing, running and refining data workflows to support organisational projects and priorities
• Producing reports and evidence to agreed timescales for expert and non expert audiences
• Supporting large scale data analytics projects and contributing to shared team outputs
• Improving data quality, data flows and approaches to data integration
• Ensuring best practice in data security, governance and management
• Providing insight and evidence to colleagues across the organisation to support decision making

What we are looking for:You will bring a strong aptitude for working with data and a genuine interest in using evidence to inform real world decisions. You enjoy collaborating with others, take ownership of your work and are comfortable balancing multiple priorities while maintaining high standards. You will have:

• Demonstrable experience working with data and data structures
• Experience converting incomplete or unstructured information into usable datasets
• Experience presenting findings clearly to both technical and non technical audiences
• Experience measuring progress against project targets or success criteria
• Experience using data analysis and visualisation tools, including Python for analysis and Power BI for dashboarding, or equivalent tools
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• A proactive, dependable and collaborative approach to work

Experience of cloud based data storage or workflow automation tools is desirable. Additional information

• Contract: Fixed term until 31 December 2026
• Working pattern: 35 hours per week
• Location: Hybrid working (Minimum 1 day per month onsite)
• Eligibility: Applicants must be UK based and able to complete right to work checks
• Selection process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview and asked to complete a written test in advance

Our commitment to inclusion The organisation is open and inclusive and values and celebrates diversity. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and lived experiences. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.