Senior Data Analyst

Senior Data Analyst
Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham or Yeading.
Salary: £44,241 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Apply before 11:55 pm on Friday 23rd January 2026
Job summary
The DVSA has an exciting new opportunity to join our existing team in the Digital and Data directorate. As DVSA is going through redesigning its teams and services to be more service led, there’s never been a better time to join the DVSA. The role will support DVSA’s mission to: “Keeping Britain moving safely and sustainably”.
Our Digital-first vision is supported by a clear strategy which allows our staff to develop and grow.
There are 2 roles – MOT Data Analyst and Data Analyst for Commercial Reporting. The successful candidates will be offered a choice of either role based on merit order. Both roles are matrix managed so will report to the Head of Data Analysis but day to day operation will be spent with the relevant teams.
The MOT role will be responsible for analysing and producing reports for our MOT service. This will include creating data model using the MOT data and then building operational reports as required.
The Commercial role will be working with contractual and financial data to support our digital services. This will include creating data model using the Commercial data and then building operational reports as required.
Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
  
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
  
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
  Job description
  Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:
  
• Lead and support DVSA by using data analysis to create change and participate in the development of data models and reports to find patterns in data and transform them into organisational insight.
  
• Engage with Service and Product owners to understand and define their data analysis requirements and make recommendations to address complex problems to inform strategic and operational decision making.
  
• Explore existing and new data using a range of analytical tools and techniques, whilst ensuring you use data ethically and appropriately.
  
• Lead and participate in data analysis initiatives and support foundation work to implement plans for the delivery of new data services and solutions for the business.
  For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.
  Person specification
  Essential qualifications:
  Hold a degree or equivalent qualification in a subject containing formal mathematical training (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Business Studies etc).
  You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.
  Required Experience:
  To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
  
• Have a broad knowledge of data analysis techniques, use cases and potential impact, as well as the tools and technologies
  
• Have extensive experience in scoping, designing and delivering data analytical outputs and products
  
• Work collaboratively with a range of experts in support of organisational objectives
  Additional information
  Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements
  Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week.
  Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week.
  Occasional travel to other offices will be required, which may involve overnight stays.
  This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.
  To Apply
  If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application