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# Senior Data & Trials Analyst - Behavioural Insights

- **Company:** HMRC
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £45,544.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Digital Data, Experimental Data, Google Analytics, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Analytics, Splunk
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2994851482-2

## About the Role

* Strong record of using statistical analysis techniques, including inferential analyses, such as linear and logistic regressions, to interrogate a range of data sources.
 * Experience in behavioural insights theory and its application to address real-world problems.
 * Experience of using a range of quantitative research methods to explore real-world problems and produce robust recommendations.
 * Experience of designing and running research trials and evaluations.
 * Ability to interpret and manipulate data and experience using coding programmes, such as R.
 * Understanding of ethical considerations of conducting human-centred research.
 * Ability to clearly communicate research evidence, using a range of communication methods to persuade and influence a range of audiences.
 * Ability to form effective stakeholder relationships and work together with colleagues from a range other disciplines, including senior leaders.
 * A degree in an analytical discipline (minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate degree or a post-graduate degree), and/or significant relevant work experience.

Desirable Criteria

We would be interested to learn if any of the following apply to you:-

 * Understanding of segmentation, machine learning, or predictive modelling.
 * Knowledge about tax administration or financial decision making.
 * Experience using digital data tools such as Google Analytics, Splunk.

## Description

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Join HMRC's Customer Understanding & Behaviour (CUB) team, a 50+ strong multidisciplinary unit driving strategy for a digitally advanced tax administration.

In this permanent role, you will apply behavioural insights and data-driven evidence to enhance tax compliance, financial decision-making, and customer experience., Lead and evaluate high-impact behavioural insight projects as a Senior Data & Trials Analyst. You will act as an internal consultant, designing field trials, analysing quantitative data, and influencing stakeholders across policy, compliance, and operations., * Design & Evaluate: Develop field trials, survey experiments, quasi-experimental approaches and evaluation frameworks.

 * Analyse Data: Apply statistical methodologies to analyse experimental data.
 * Drive Interventions: Lead project scoping, problem-solving, and behavioural diagnosis.
 * Consult & Influence: Build strong stakeholder relationships and communicate complex findings clearly.
 * Collaborate Flexibly: Work across CUB and CXD teams to deliver shared priorities., * Designing and leading evaluations of behavioural interventions in a timely and organised manner.
 * Running behavioural field evaluations, such as randomised controlled trials (RCTs).
 * Support the appropriate use of statistics and ensure robust evaluation of behavioural trials (e.g. regression analysis, inferential statistics).
 * Data cleaning and analysis of data sets such as trial and survey results and managing information.
 * Coding in programmes such as R in line with trial protocols.
 * Draw out insights from a range of data and communicate findings and recommendations to a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders.
 * Managing the work of other team members, providing advice and support to maintain research and analytical excellence.
 * Building and maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships internally, externally, and sometimes internationally.
 * Proactively finding opportunities for behavioural trials and research projects, using your knowledge and influence to bring your ideas to life., Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC's Moves Adjustment Payment guidance.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

 * Communicating and Influencing
 * Leadership
 * Working Together
 * Delivering at Pace