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# Lead Data Analyst

- **Company:** Langham Recruitment
- **Location:** Bedford, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Big Data, Database Queries, Python (Programming Language), Web Platforms, Looker Analytics
- **Published:** May 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gb425bae0af8a723ddb74abe213a0abf0e

## About the Role

* 4-6 years' experience as a Data Analyst, Product Analyst, or similar
 * Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets
 * Experience using Python or R for data analysis
 * Experience supervising or managing small teams (1-2 people)
 * Solid understanding of cohort analysis, segmentation, and statistical methods (e.g. regression, correlation)
 * Ability to critically evaluate data, including bias and confounding factors
 * Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
 * A natural curiosity - particularly around learning and behaviour

## Description

Lead Data Analyst - Research & Insights | EdTech | £50,000 - £60,000
Hybrid (Bedford) or Remote options
4-day work week available (pro-rated)
Join a well-established, award-winning EdTech company building engaging, maths-based learning products used by millions of children worldwide.
This is a hands-on role analysing product, user, and business data to generate insights that shape decision-making. You'll uncover how learners engage with digital platforms, identify behavioural patterns, and influence product development and user experience - while also contributing to research that improves how children learn.
The Role
This is a high-impact Lead Data Analyst role combining product analytics with a strong research mindset.
You will lead a small and growing insights function (with one Research Associate), ensuring that data, analysis, and interpretation are robust, scalable, and drive real impact.
You will:

 * Analyse how users engage with learning platforms (behaviour, progress, engagement)
 * Identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for improvement
 * Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of product features and releases
 * Combine quantitative data with qualitative insights (e.g. user feedback)
 * Support research initiatives exploring learning outcomes
 * Work closely with leadership to define key analytical questions
 * Support the onboarding, coordination, and line management of a Research Associate
 * Work with tools such as Python, Looker, or similar


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