Data Analyst

The Data Analyst is responsible for delivering high-quality research projects from inception through to completion. Working with oversight from senior team members, you will manage standard projects end-to-end, focusing on survey scripting, data preparation, statistical analysis, and the production of accurate, client-ready deliverables. As your experience grows, you will take ownership of multiple projects simultaneously, contribute to methodological recommendations, and uphold rigorous quality standards across all outputs. 

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to project set-up, including kick-off calls, questionnaire reviews, and methodological input 

• Design randomisations and interpret data table specifications to produce required outputs 

• Monitor fieldwork and quotas, identifying and resolving data quality issues 

• Clean, structure, merge, and prepare datasets; produce final analysis-ready files 

• Create coding files and conduct thorough quality checks on own and others' work 

• Build topline tables and demographic splits in Q; apply filters, NETs, and appropriate statistical tests 

• Deliver core and advanced analyses (e.g. Key Driver, Penalty, Correspondence, TURF, Pricing) and interpret findings 

• Script and test online surveys in Forsta, including routing, quotas, screen-outs, and redirects 

• Support additional platforms and contribute to the development of new analytical approaches 

• Communicate clearly across teams and consistently demonstrate company values 

This role requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and insight. 

If you would like to apply for this role, please fill out the application form below. Thank you for your interest.

About you

You will have the capability to manage your time and duties in a professional and effective way with minimal supervision, you will be confident and focused and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You must have the ability to work within a team environment and use your own initiative to meet tight deadlines, work well under pressure, and have a flexible attitude. You must also be able to interact with people at all levels and collaborate with them to deliver quality work.  

You must have a keen eye for detail, to be able to analyse data sets to discover discrepancies; using manual and automated processes to ensure a high level of quality assurance.   

Skills and Attributes:

• Experience working in Market Research industry (essential) 

• Degree in a relevant field – e.g. data analytics, computer science, statistics, economics (desirable) 

• Knowledge of Excel and Word (Microsoft Office)  

• Outstanding organisational skills  

• Strong numeracy skills  

• Initiative and willingness to learn  

• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal  

• Ability to manage a varied workload and work well under pressure  

• Flexibility in relation to tasks undertaken and hours worked  

• Good attention to detail  

• Enjoys problem solving  

• Strong team player  

What we offer

We don't do unnecessary fluff but we do offer a competitive salary, company profit share, a bonus holiday for your birthday, regular socials, a bonus day for charity work, DE&I and wellbeing initiatives, and lots of structured training throughout the year. We have a flexible working environment and if there's something that's important to you – be it a day you need to pick the kids up, or a specific charity you want to support – let's talk! 

Authenticity is one of our core values, and at Blue Yonder we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team with equal opportunities. We want to attract, develop, and promote the very best people from all walks of life, so we actively encourage applications from a range of socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, as well as others who are underrepresented in our sector, such as disabled or neurodiverse applicants. 

Job details

Please note successful applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will need to bring proof to the interview e.g. a passport or work permit. 

Should you be shortlisted in the recruitment process, if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to accommodate your interview, let us know in confidence. 

Job Type: Full-time 

Schedule: 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday) 

Salary: £28k (depending on experience) 

Education: A degree in a relevant field (e.g. data analytics, computer science, statistics, information systems, economics etc) can be helpful, but is not essential, we're open to candidates with diverse backgrounds and relevant skills. 

Ability to commute/relocate: Leeds, LS15 8GB – reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) 

Reference ID: Data Analyst 

Job benefits: 

• Flexible working location and hybrid working 

• Support with work from home needs you may have 

• 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) + one per year up to 27 days 

• Company pension scheme 

• Company profit share scheme 

• Extra day off on your birthday 

• Volunteering day every year 

• Fully renovated flexible / hybrid office in 2024 

• Bi-annual promotion and salary review windows 

• 2 major company parties a year + monthly socials organised by our own social and charity team