Description
Where can a Senior Data Analyst directly improve the health of everyone, everywhere?
At UK Biobank, that’s where.
UK Biobank is helping to pioneer new pathways in health, believing that people have the right to live longer and more fulfilling lives.
We’re a team aiming to make a difference to millions of people on this planet - and an employer who cares passionately about the diverse range of professionals who have come together to drive our incredible journey.
This role is pivotal to that journey.
We have an exciting opportunity to oversee long-term strategies and procedures for processing, managing and curating the large and diverse amount of data acquired by UK Biobank. To support the Lead Data Analyst and support the Data Analyst Team to maintain, document, interrogate and resolve issues and challenges associated with the data sets and the associated analytic approaches and algorithms.
Can you do it?
The answer is “yes”, if you have a keen interest in developing your career within Data analysis.
The key responsibilities are;
- Line management responsibility for members of the Data Analyst team. This includes day-to-day task assignment and workload scheduling as well as performance monitoring, training and staff development.
- The design, development and enhancement of systems and/or processes to facilitate storage, processing and transfer of large amounts of data.
- Developing and implementing processes to clean, validate and refine large amounts of data from a variety of sources for inclusion in the UK Biobank resource to ensure data are error-free, consistent and well-documented.
- Documenting and maintaining records of all changes to the UK Biobank resource and associated processes in a well-structured manner.
- Producing technical reports on data management and procedures, including the cataloguing and curation of datasets.
- Exploring and advising on IT and data management tools and methods for handling large and complex datasets.
- Designing and leading training sessions and providing guidance to external researchers on the origins and interpretation of UK Biobank data.
Working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with expected 2 days per week in the office. Located in Greater Manchester (initially based in Stockport with a move to Manchester Science Park mid to late 2026).
Is this 'you'?
Reporting to the Lead Data Analyst, you will have;
- An MSc or higher in a numerate subject, or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience.
- Substantial expertise in design and development of data handling systems and processes.
- Significant working experience in database programming and interrogation using advanced SQL.
- Experience of delivering training or previous line management responsibilities.
- Ability to direct members of a team of data analysts to define and deliver priorities and tasks in line with appropriate standards, procedures and systems.
- Substantial experience in managing large and complex information resources – extraction, conversion, integration and data transfer.
- Experience in using R for data analysis and reporting.
- Relevant experience of epidemiological or health research data, including the use of health records for medical research.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Highly motivated with excellent attention to detail, able to work on your own initiative and under pressure.
Our passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development.
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What's on offer
If that is ‘You’, find out more about an exceptional role that offers an outstanding rewards package.
- 26 days' annual leave (which increases with length of service) plus Bank Holidays
- Holiday buy scheme (buy up to 1 week of additional leave per year)
- A paid day off for your birthday (in addition to annual leave)
- Flexible (hybrid) working, including modern offices in Greater Manchester (initially based in Stockport with a move to Manchester Science Park mid to late 2026)
- USS Pension Scheme which is a ‘hybrid’ defined benefit/defined contribution scheme
- Enhanced family leave (available from day 1 of employment)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Professional subscriptions reimbursement (where applicable)
- Free gym on site
- On site Canteen
- Subsidised lunches (£5.50 contribution per day when working on site) and refreshments
- Free car parking
- Employee discounts portal
- 20% Discount at EE
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye-care scheme
- Annual flu vaccination
- Life Assurance cover
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The job advert closing date may change, so we recommend that if you are planning to apply that you do so without delay.
UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing in-depth genetic and health information from half a million UK participants.
The database, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the world, is anonymised and made widely accessible by UK Biobank to global researchers who use it to find new scientific discoveries about common and life-threatening diseases – such as cancer, heart disease and stroke which strike in mid-later life.
UK Biobank is an innovative organisation with over 250 staff across four sites in the UK that fosters an engaging environment and supports the development of our staff. Our dedicated teams work alongside the world's leading biomedical scientists in our joint mission to improve public health.
