Hybrid Research and Data Analyst

at UK Research and Innovation

• Job title: Research and Data Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: £37,841 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Tableau
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Research Data Analyst supporting UK Collaborative on Development Research, focusing on international development research analysis and policy projects. Involves data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project management in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of UKCDR’s research and policy projects, inputting research expertise.
• Support with the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, to enable UKCDR to deliver relevant insights into priority topics.
• Provide analytical support for publications, reporting, and presentations, working closely with the Principal Data Analyst.
• Assist in the implementation, maintenance and enhancement of UKCDR’s data mapping tools, including MODARI and other projects.
• Contribute to research and analysis on international development policy trends.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including research funders, government bodies, and academic institutions, to gather and share relevant data.
• Assist in communicating research analysis findings to internal and external collaborators, ensuring clarity and accessibility of insights.
• Help build and maintain relationships with UKCDR’s funders to enhance data sharing and collaboration.
• Deliver project management tasks, ensuring timely delivery of outputs and high-quality results.
• Report on project outcomes to senior staff and stakeholders.

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject such as Development Studies, Public Policy, Data Science or similar. (S)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to analyse complex information, summarise key conclusions or recommendations, and evaluate information from varied perspectives. (S&I)
• Knowledge of qualitative research methods and methodologies, and how to analyse primary and secondary data sources. (S&I)
• Quantitative analytical skills, including experience with statistical and visualisation software (e.g. Excel, Tableau). (S&I)
• Excellent communication skills, able to present research data clearly to a variety of audiences. (S&I)
• Project management and organisational skills, with the ability to progress multiple workstreams at the same time, prioritise work effectively, and meet deadlines. (S&I)
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with stakeholders and the UKCDR team. (S&I)

Benefits

• 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.