Senior Data Analyst in Manchester

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. We specialise in public sector and public-facing organisations—from government agencies and local authorities to energy, utilities, transportation and healthcare.

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 Transform's 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Being one team; looking out for each other as a team.
• The world never stops changing and we’ll never stop learning.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Please do let us know if you need any adjustments now or at any point in the recruitment process.

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