Digital Analyst

Cancer Research UK; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health charity is seeking a Digital Analyst to transform marketing data into actionable insights. The role involves managing digital analysis projects, translating business needs into reporting strategies, and creating dashboards using Power BI and Looker Studio. Ideal candidates will have strong data analysis skills, experience with SQL and digital marketing tools, and the ability to communicate insights effectively. This position offers a competitive salary and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data analysis and reporting in a marketing context.
• Ability to handle large datasets and use SQL effectively.
• Experience in creating dashboards with Power BI and other tools.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of digital analysis projects.
• Translate business objectives into reporting and analysis plans.
• Create KPI dashboards and provide insights.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Power BI

Digital marketing knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Tools

Looker Studio

Google Analytics

Job description

.**Community spirit. Ceaseless ambition. Passion that just keeps growing.****Digital Analyst**£33,000 - £37,000 plus**Reports to:** Analytics & Reporting Manager**Grade:** P2**Directorate**: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement**Contract**: Permanent**Hours:** Full time 35 hours per week**Location****:** Stratford, London with high flex. The team currently come into the office one a month.**Visa sponsorship:** You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is **not** able to offer visa sponsorship.**Closing dates:** 23:55 Tuesday 17 February 2026.If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact [e-mail] as soon as possible.We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.**Recruitment process:** 1st stage will be a test and will be sent out on the 19 February. Tests will need to be completed and returned by 22 February. 23 February we will be confirming interviews. Candidates who have passed the test will be invited for interview which will involve talking through the analysis from the test, technical and competency questions.**Interview date:** From 26 February 2026**Help us beat cancer sooner by turning data into action.**At Cancer Research UK, we’re on a mission to bring forward the day all cancers are cured. Data is at the heart of that mission. As a **Digital Analyst**, you’ll transform complex digital and marketing data into clear, actionable insights that drive innovation and optimise our fundraising activity.You’ll lead your own projects, collaborate across teams, and make sure stakeholders have the right information at the right time to make impactful decisions. This is not a entry level or graduate role please only apply if you have the required experience.**Lead Insight Projects:** Own end-to-end delivery of digital analysis projects, from scoping requirements to presenting findings that influence strategy.**Understand Stakeholder Needs:** Work closely with teams across fundraising, marketing, and operations to translate business objectives into clear reporting and analysis plans. Provide regular support to teams through drop-in sessions and training delivery.**Deliver Impactful Reporting:** Create robust KPI dashboards and deep-dive analysis using tools like Power BI and Looker Studio, ensuring stakeholders have timely, relevant insights.**Communicate Insights Effectively:** Turn complex data into compelling stories that inspire action and drive measurable improvements.**Champion Data Quality****:** Investigate and resolve data inconsistencies, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all outputs. Manage the Urchin Tracking Module creation process and support stakeholders on best practice.**Innovate and Improve:** Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance governance, and develop a joined-up view of digital performance.**Build Relationships:** Share knowledge and best practice with stakeholders, helping to grow data capability across the organisation.**Stay Curious:** Explore new tools, techniques, and data sources to keep our analysis cutting-edge.* **Analytical Expertise:** Proven experience in data analysis and reporting, ideally within a marketing or communications environment.* **Technical Skills:** Ability to manipulate large datasets using SQL and with marketing data sources (Google Analytics, BigQuery). Highly beneficial to have* **Visualisation Skills:** Experience creating impactful dashboards and presentations using Power BI, Looker Studio, and other visualisation tools.* **Digital Marketing Knowledge:** Understanding of digital channels and the Google Marketing ecosystem; API experience is a bonus.* **Project Leadership:** Skilled at managing multiple projects, prioritising effectively, and delivering on time with measurable impact.* **Strategic Thinking:** Strong problem-solving skills, structured reasoning, and attention to detail.* **Proactive Mindset:** Comfortable working independently, challenging the status quo, and finding innovative solutions.* **Communication Skills:** Ability to translate complex data into clear, engaging insights for non-technical audiences.* **Collaborative Approach:** Strong relationship-building skills and a team-first attitude.Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.**Bold:** Act with ambition, courage and determination **Credible:** Act with rigour and professionalism **Human:** Act to have a positive impact on people **Together:** Act inclusively and collaborativelyWe’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.You can explore our benefits by visiting our .We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.**Additional information**For more information about working with us please or contact us at [e-mail]. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: , , , and .Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact [e-mail] or **0**20 3469 8400 as soon as possible. Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.