Senior Data Analyst

Transformuk; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A data solutions company in Manchester is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to combine hands-on analytical delivery with team management. The role involves leading data analysis to meet client needs, managing a small team of analysts, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance analytics practices. This position requires strong SQL and Python skills, along with a proven ability to manage multiple projects. The company offers a supportive culture with comprehensive benefits aimed at enhancing employee satisfaction and growth.

Benefits

28 days holiday with buy/sell options

Pension scheme up to 5% matched contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Gym and retail discounts

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Hands-on analytics experience with strong SQL capability.
• Proven experience analyzing large and unstructured datasets.
• Excellent business problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver data analysis for clients and internally.
• Manage 3–4 Data Analysts and support their development.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand and deliver analytics needs.

Skills

SQL

Python

Analytical skills

People management

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Senior Data Analyst

Department: Data: Analytics

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Manchester, UK

Description

About us

We're Transform. Transform is a fresh alternative to Big Consulting. As an end-to-end transformation partner, we define, design, build and operate systems that solve our clients’ toughest challenges and seize their biggest opportunities. That often means combining strategy, data, AI, technology, and change management. Sometimes we manage and operate the systems we create; other times, we hand it over for the client to run – standing by to make improvements when things change. It all comes down to making an impact: improving lives, supporting citizens, streamlining workflows, and making the world a better place. We specialise in public sector and public-facing organisations—from government agencies and local authorities to energy, utilities, transportation and healthcare. We also work for some of the world’s most dynamic brands across automotive, retail, financial services, and consumer goods.

In 2024, Transform acquired Cadence Innova, the UK’s leading public sector change consultancy. The result is a fresh kind of partner: together, we’re able to deliver change from the very first ideas through to deployment—building on our deep relationships at every level of government.

We're part of the Next 15 group, a multi-national organisation spanning over 25 brands. We combine the financial robustness and breadth of services of a large organisation, with the nimbleness and innovation of a smaller brand.

If you are keen to help us build the workforce of the future, we should talk.

We’re all in! That's what gets us out of bed every day. We hope you feel the same.

Senior Data Analyst

Transform is looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join the Analytics & Data Science team. This role combines hands-on analytical delivery with line management responsibility to help shape and grow analytics workstreams for Transforms Data Practice.

The Senior Data Analyst will remain actively involved in delivering data analysis work, while also managing and developing a small team of Data Analysts (3–4) and working closely with the Insight Analytics Manager to identify and develop new analytics opportunities internally and for clients.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-on Analytics Delivery

• Lead and deliver ad-hoc and planned data analysis to answer complex client and internal briefs
• Use SQL & Python for data analysis, transformation and automation where appropriate
• Support BI and reporting deliverables as required, ensuring outputs are accurate, scalable and clearly aligned to business needs

People Management & Team Development

• Act as line manager for 3-4 Data Analysts, providing day-to-day support, coaching and performance management
• Support the development of technical capability within the team, including SQL, analytical thinking and best practice coding standards
• Carry out regular one-to-ones, goal setting and development planning, helping analysts progress in their careers
• Review and QA analytical outputs and code, providing constructive feedback and promoting high standards

Analytics Leadership & Collaboration

• Work closely with the Insight Analytics Manager to identify internal and external opportunities to develop new analytical approaches, products and capabilities.
• Contribute to shaping analytical best practice, processes and standards across the team.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to understand requirements and translate them into impactful analytical approaches and solutions for our clients.
• Communicate insights clearly and confidently to both technical and non-technical audiences, telling compelling stories with data

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Hands-on analytics experience, with strong SQL capability
• Proven experience analysing a wide range of data sources, including large and unstructured datasets
• Strong working knowledge of Python for data analysis
• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms or services (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Previous experience line managing a small team of data analysts
• Excellent business problem-solving skills, with a track record of developing creative, insight-driven analytical solutions
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities, balancing hands-on delivery with people management responsibilities
• Strong understanding of how analytics drives commercial value
• A keen interest in AI and emerging analytics techniques, and an appetite to explore how these can be applied in a practical, value-driven way (hands-on AI experience not essential)
• Confident communicator, able to present findings and recommendations to varied audiences
• Collaborative approach, with experience supporting and developing others through QA, coaching and feedback
• Structured, methodical working style with the ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, supportive leadership style

Our culture and our benefits

Our culture is built on:

• Being one team; looking out for each other as a team
• The world never stops changing and we’ll never stop learning
• Infinity & Beyond; we’re crazy ambitious, not afraid to fail along the way (it’s just falling with style)
• Integrity is everything; we’re honest with each other and with our clients
• Diversity is our superpower; everyone’s story is different, and we celebrate differences
• We’re all in; we take on tough, complex challenges with lots of moving parts and we’re committed to the work, our clients and each other

Our benefits include:

• Holiday entitlement, 28 days with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Day off (on or in the week of) your birthday
• Pension eligibility, up to 5% matched contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and enhanced paternity and shared parental leave
• Cycle to work & electric car schemes
• Gym & retail discounts
• Regular social events/activities
• A range of other benefits from our flexible benefits package

At Transform we believe in a culture of inclusivity, we celebrate difference and believe that diversity makes our business more relevant, our work more meaningful and our people more empowered. We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we actively seek applications from all ethnicities, orientations, beliefs, gender identities + those with neurodiverse traits and disabilities. We want you to have the best opportunity to show us who you are and what you can do. Please do let us know if you need any adjustments now or at any point in the recruitment process.

If this sounds like you, please get in touch to discuss in more detail.

Use of AI in CV and Interviews

Whilst we are a technology company and promote using AI the right and ethical way, we value authenticity and transparency in our hiring process. To ensure fairness and accuracy in assessing your skills and experience, we kindly request that you refrain from using AI-assisted tools to generate answers during interviews or enhancing your CV.

We are looking for genuine insights into your abilities, experiences, and personality. Any misrepresentation through AI-generated content may impact our ability to make an informed decision. We look forward to getting to know the real you!