Wellcome Trust
Senior Data Analyst
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Salary: £53,440 - £68,800
Closing Date: 5 October 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Interview Dates:
- 1st stage: w/c 12 October 2026 (online)
- 2nd stage: w/c 19 October 2026 (in-person)
About Wellcome Trust
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years to 2032, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and tackling global challenges including mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health.
Where in Wellcome will I be working?
You will join the Data & Digital team, working closely with stakeholders across Wellcome to unlock the value of data and enable evidence-based decision making. The team delivers analytical products, insights, dashboards, models and AI-enabled solutions that support strategic priorities across the organisation. Working in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, you will help drive innovation, improve data fluency and ensure colleagues have access to high-quality data and insights.
What will I be doing?
As a Senior Data Analyst/ Senior Data Insights Advisor, you will:
- Lead projects within workstreams and/or pieces of work within products.
- Provide technical leadership and mentor other members of the team, driving innovation, learning and improvement.
- Develop dashboards, models, datasets and AI-enabled analytical solutions that drive organisational value.
- Work with key stakeholders and product/project teams to define requirements, then use qualitative and/or quantitative analysis skills to:
- Build easy to use data products (analysis, models, AI-enabled solutions, dashboards, datasets, infrastructure)
- Clearly communicate work and deliver robust insights and recommendations
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Is this job for me?
We're looking for an experienced analytical professional who is passionate about using data to solve complex problems and influence decision making. You will have strong technical and project management skills, with experience taking analytical work from concept through to delivery. You'll be comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, translating business requirements into effective analytical solutions, and communicating findings in a clear and engaging way.
You will bring expertise across data analysis, visualisation, modelling and programming, alongside experience of emerging technologies and AI-enabled tools. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical excellence with stakeholder engagement, leadership and continuous improvement.
Minimum Criteria
- Significant experience in analytics, working with large and complex datasets and using a range of analytical and AI technologies, such as SQL, Python, Tableau, R, Excel, GitHub Copilot or equivalent, to generate actionable insights.
- Strong data acumen, with a deep understanding of data structures, business data models, data quality, governance and interpretation, and the ability to translate data into meaningful business context.
- Proven project management skills, delivering analytical projects across the full lifecycle, from problem definition and data acquisition through to insight generation, implementation and benefits realisation, while effectively managing stakeholders and priorities.
- Excellent communication and data storytelling skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, influence decision-making and improve data literacy across the organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to drive impact, influence decision making and identify opportunities to improve organisational performance
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Our Hybrid Way of Working
We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best.
At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.
Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do
Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. Please visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at jobs@wellcome.org.
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