Senior Data Analyst

Manchester, GBFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead analytical delivery of large-scale behavioural datasets and produce authoritative evidence for Ofcom's regulatory and policy objectives.

Role type

Senior Associate Data Analyst (Research & Intelligence)

Builds

Interactive visualisations, summary statistics, and reproducible analytical outputs for the Communications Market Report and Children's Passive Online Measurement programme.

Domain

UK Communications Regulation / Market Research

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Python, PySpark, Databricks, large-scale data processing, statistical analysis, data cleaning, project leadership

Preferred skills

Experience with complex behavioural datasets, innovative analytical methods

Technologies

Databricks, Python, PySpark

Responsibilities

Establish robust processes for ingestion, cleaning, and analysis of large datasets; Provide project management and leadership for research projects; Collaborate with colleagues to capture analytical requirements; Support strategic development of dataset access and partnerships.

Seniority

Senior Associate, hands-on IC with project leadership

About ofcom

As the UK’s communications regulator, we’re delivering vital work that helps keep the UK connected and shapes the future of how we’ll stay connected with each other. 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.