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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Analyst - **Company:** Ofcom - **Location:** Belfast, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cluster Analysis, Data Validation, Data Visualization, R (Programming Language), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python (Programming Language), Regression Analysis, Operational Data Store, Power BI, SQL Databases, Unstructured Data, Web Analytics, Cloud Platform System, Wireless Devices, Databricks - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f5a81a067259b9d9 ## About the Role * Experience analysing large, complex and/or unstructured datasets, applying robust quality assurance processes, data validation techniques and reproducible analytical methodologies. * Demonstrable experience using statistical methods (e.g. regression analysis, forecasting, hypothesis testing, clustering or predictive modelling) to generate business insights and support decision-making. * Practical experience using AI and machine learning tools to explore data, identify patterns and enhance analytical outcomes. * Experience using additional analytical and visualisation tools such as Python, SQL, R, Power BI, Azure Databricks or equivalent platforms. * Experience designing and delivering dashboards, reports and visualisations that translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences. * Experience working with cloud-based data platforms and large-scale data environments. * Strong attention to detail with a proven track record of delivering accurate, high-quality analytical outputs. * Demonstrable curiosity, critical thinking and a proactive approach to solving complex business problems through data. Behavioural attributes * Trailblazing Ideas - Demonstrates experience identifying and implementing innovative data, analytical or technology solutions that improve how information is accessed, analysed or presented, with evidence of driving improvements to processes, policies or services. * Articulating Ideas - Demonstrates the ability to translate complex data and analytical findings into clear, concise and actionable insights through reports, presentations, dashboards and stakeholder communications for both technical and non-technical audiences. * Executing Plans - Demonstrates experience planning and delivering analytical projects, managing competing priorities, engaging stakeholders and ensuring work is completed to agreed timescales, quality standards and business objectives. ## Description Please note that the advert will close at 00:01 on Tuesday 11 August, so we advise getting your application in by no later than midnight on Monday 10 August. About Ofcom As the UK's communications regulator, we're delivering vital work that helps keep the UK connected and shapes how we'll stay connected with each other in the future. Our work covers everything from phones and broadband, through to TV, radio, the postal service, and wireless devices. We're also taking on the challenge of making the online world a safer place. And we need people of all backgrounds, skill sets, and experiences to help us achieve our goal of making communications work for everyone. About the team you'll be part of The global communications industry is continuing to change at breakneck speed. As the UK's communications regulator, Ofcom is at the heart of a sector which not only impacts everyone's lives but also plays a leading role in the UK economy. The Research and Intelligence team is the source of critical information and insight within Ofcom, providing data and analysis on the communications industries. We sit within the Strategy and Research Group and provide first-class analysis and insight of UK communications market developments that serve as the evidence base for Ofcom's policy and regulatory work. We work collaboratively with other Ofcom teams and with external stakeholders to deliver Ofcom's objectives. Our work includes leading the delivery of Ofcom's annual Communications Market Report , Online Nation Report , Media Nations Report and advising on the development and analysis of consumer research surveys, administrative data, operational data, web analytics and other new and innovative data sources. The purpose and scope of the role Associates in the Research and Intelligence team are empowered to display strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively. They provide high-quality analysis of communications market data, including leading analytical projects that shape Ofcom's long-term thinking and strategy. The role in particular focuses on making the data we collect more easy for colleagues internally to explore through the use of software and tools. Your Key Responsibilities * Ofcom collect a lot of data about the markets we regulate. The person in this role will lead on helping colleagues in R&I access tools to explore that data to generate insights. * Lead on transforming the way that we publish data alongside our research such that it is more easily accessible and picked up more easily by AI tools. * Present analysis in a concise, clear, and easily accessible way using graphs, charts, well-written text, interactive reports and presentations. * Engage with project teams to determine their analysis requirements. * Conduct project management tasks, including ensuring the timely delivery of work, organising meetings with stakeholders and supporting governance processes at Ofcom. ## Related Videos - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette)