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Senior Data Analytics Advisor

Harnham
City of London
1 week ago
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SENIOR DATA ANALYTICS ADVISOR (12-MONTH FTC)

UP TO £65,000 + BONUS

HYBRID - LONDON - 2X A WEEK


Please note, the company is unable to offer sponsorship and you must be a UK resident to apply


Company

This organisation is a leading trade body representing the UK insurance and long-term savings industry. Acting as the collective voice of its members, it plays a crucial role in shaping policy, supporting innovation, and providing authoritative data and insight. It’s recognised for its collaborative culture, approachable leadership team, and meaningful industry impact – from supporting members through the pandemic to leading on complex, long-term issues that affect millions of customers.


The Role

They are seeking a Senior Data Analytics Advisor to join the analytics function on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role blends hands-on analysis with significant stakeholder engagement, supporting a wide range of projects from market forecasting and policy development to diversity and inclusion reporting.


You’ll be responsible for collecting, analysing, and presenting data from member organisations and third-party sources, providing actionable insights that inform policy, communications, and industry decisions.


This is a highly collaborative role where you’ll work with colleagues across policy, media, and research teams, liaise with external stakeholders, and occasionally present insights in committee meetings. It’s a fantastic opportunity to influence industry thinking while sharpening your technical and communication skills.


Key Responsibilities

  • Data Collection & Management – Gather and validate data from member firms, surveys, and third-party sources (e.g., market research, ONS, financial reports).
  • Analysis & Insight – Use Excel and SQL to analyse data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights for both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Reporting & Visualisation – Build clear, compelling dashboards and reports in Power BI (or similar) to share findings with colleagues and members.
  • Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborate with member firms, policy teams, and external partners to ensure robust data collection and effective communication of results.
  • Project Support – Contribute to key initiatives such as annual diversity and inclusion data collection, ad-hoc policy projects, and media team data requests.
  • Market Intelligence – Support forecasting and subscriber identification projects, helping the organisation stay ahead of industry trends.


Skills and Experience

Must-haves:

  • Strong SQL and Excel skills, with proven experience handling complex datasets.
  • Proficiency in a data visualisation tool (Power BI strongly preferred but open to any).
  • Experience working with third-party/market research datasets and survey data.
  • Ability to create meaningful insights from both internal and external data sources.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice-to-haves:

  • Background in insurance, financial services, or market research.
  • Experience with Python for statistical analysis.
  • Advanced Power BI skills.

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