Data and Research Analyst

Brighton Temporary £350 - £400 per day View Job Description
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.
  • 3-6 month data analyst contract - fully remote
  • Competitive daily rate

About Our Client

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

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

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.

What's on 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.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Zara Woolf
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7079707
Phone number
+442072692152

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
Data Analysis
Sector
Public Sector
Where
Brighton
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Zara Woolf
Consultant phone
+442072692152
Job reference
JN-082026-7079707