Data Analyst – Fully Remote (UK)

Job Title: Data Analyst
Industry: Government / Public Sector / DDaT
Location: Fully Remote (Midlands-based client)
Job Type: Contractor
Pay Rate: £450 per day
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Schedule: Monday – Sunday
Work Environment: Remote

About the Job

A Government Department is seeking an experienced Data Analyst to join a brand-new AI-focused project within a DDaT (Digital, Data and Technology) and Agile environment.

This role is ideal for a data professional with prior experience working in Central Government or Public Sector settings, especially within GDS/DDaT-style programmes.

The main objective of this role is to assess how data is currently being used across the department, identify opportunities to improve first-party data collection and analysis, and help shape a future-ready data strategy that supports smarter decision-making and future marketing efforts.

About the Project

This is a new AI-focused transformation initiative, and data analysis will play a key role in helping the department understand:

• How data is currently collected
• How data is being used today
• Where data quality or compliance issues exist
• How first-party data can be improved for future use
• What changes are needed to support more effective, ethical, and compliant data practices

This is a strategic and analytical role that combines:

• Data auditing
• Data mapping
• Privacy and ethics awareness
• Stakeholder engagement
• Future-state recommendations

Key Responsibilities

As the Data Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Auditing the current use of data across the client environment
• Developing a future data strategy in collaboration with:
  • Technical stakeholders
  • Non-technical stakeholders
• Reviewing current:
  • Data collection methods
  • Data quality
  • Data usage practices
• Assessing compliance with:
  • GDPR
  • Government data standards
• Mapping the AS-IS data collection and usage journey
• Applying statistical and analytical tools and techniques to understand current-state performance and issues
• Identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Applying core principles of:
  • Data ethics
  • Privacy
• Identifying and escalating data ethics and privacy risks through the appropriate channels
• Providing recommendations to improve:
  • Data collection
  • Data quality
  • Data usage
• Identifying opportunities to increase the capture of compliant first-party data
• Supporting a future data approach aligned with AI and modern digital delivery practices

Required Experience & Skills

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Strong experience as a Data Analyst
• Previous experience working in:
  • Central Government
  • Public Sector
  • Or similar regulated environments
• Experience in DDaT / GDS-style environments
• Experience working in Agile delivery teams
• Strong understanding of:
  • Data auditing
  • Data quality assessment
  • Data mapping
  • Data usage analysis
• Good knowledge of Python
• Ability to work with both:
  • Technical stakeholders
  • Non-technical stakeholders
• Understanding of:
  • GDPR
  • Government data standards
  • Data privacy and ethics principles

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is a strong fit for someone who:

• Has delivered data analysis work within UK government or public sector programmes
• Understands how data supports policy, operations, and citizen-facing services
• Can assess both the technical and strategic side of data usage
• Is comfortable translating findings into practical recommendations
• Understands the importance of:
  • Compliance
  • Privacy
  • Ethical data use
• Has experience supporting transformation or AI-related initiatives

Compensation Details

• Job Type: Contractor
• Pay Rate: £450 per day
• IR35: Inside IR35
• Location: Fully Remote
• Client Region: Midlands
• Schedule: Monday – Sunday (availability across the week may be expected depending on project needs)

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