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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Analyst - **Company:** Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - **Location:** Hayes, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £44,241.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Data as a Services, Data Analytics - **Published:** September 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f767a43332c4f6ef ## About the Role * Have a broad knowledge of data analysis techniques, use cases and potential impact, as well as the tools and technologies. * The ability to handle and analyse large and complex sets of data. * Have extensive experience in scoping, designing and delivering data analytical outputs and products. * Work collaboratively with a range of experts in support of organisational objective.s Qualifications You must either: • Hold a degree or equivalent qualification in a subject containing formal mathematical training (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Business Studies etc) or; • Have relevant and direct experience in a mathematics/data analytics role. Candidates must provide evidence of one of these qualifications or be withdrawn from the process. Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week. Occasional travel to other offices will be required, which may involve overnight stays. This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements. The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation., You must either: • Hold a degree or equivalent qualification in a subject containing formal mathematical training (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Business Studies etc) or; • have relevant and direct experience in a mathematics/data analytics role., Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. ## Description * Lead and support DVSA by using data analysis to create change and participate in the development of data models and reports to find patterns in data and transform them into organisational insight. * Engage with Service and Product owners to understand and define their data analysis requirements and make recommendations to address complex problems to inform strategic and operational decision making. * Explore existing and new data using a range of analytical tools and techniques, whilst ensuring you use data ethically and appropriately. * Lead and participate in data analysis initiatives and support foundation work to implement plans for the delivery of new data services and solutions for the business., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: * Changing and Improving * Communicating and Influencing, * Senior Data Analyst - communicating between the technical and non technical - Level: practitioner - Interview * Senior Data Analyst - Applying statistical tools and techniques - Level: practitioner - Interview * Senior Data Analyst - developing code for analysis - Level: practitioner - Interview * Senior Data Analyst - delivering business impact through data - Level: practitioner - Interview, At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements: Experience – you will be asked to provide a CV (unlimited wordcount) and personal statement (1000 word count). Please structure your Personal Statement to provide detailed evidence of each of the following: * Please describe experience of effectively managing stakeholder expectations * Please describe experience of bringing data together from different sources * Please describe how you demonstrate skill in a number of data visualisation tools and techniques The sift will take place week commencing 28th September 2026. Stage 2: Interview At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements: Behaviours – * Communicating & Influencing * Changing and Improving Technical – * Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework, As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes., All External applicants and current employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) will be required to undergo a Social Media Check. A Social Media Check is a review of your publicly available online activity, typically across platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and others. The purpose is to identify any public posts or content that could raise concerns for employers, such as: Hate speech or discriminatory behaviour Threats or acts of violence Illegal activity or substance misuse Sexually explicit material Extremist views or affiliations Importantly, this check does not involve hacking into your accounts or accessing private messages. It only considers content you have chosen to make public. Employers use this kind of screening to help ensure their workplace remains safe, inclusive, and aligned with company values. It’s not about judging your personality or lifestyle—it’s about checking for potential red flags that might affect the role or company culture. If you have questions or concerns about the social media check, we would be happy to explain in more detail what’s being looked at and how your data is handled securely and fairly. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment., * UK nationals * nationals of the Republic of Ireland * nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 * Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Data Driven HR in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1489-data-driven-hr-in-europe) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [From SaaS to Space: The Defensible Value VCs Are Looking For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100104-from-saas-to-space-the-defensible-value-vcs-are-looking-for) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) ## 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) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland)