Associate Data Analyst

Associate Data Analyst – Companies House (UK Civil Service)

Looking to advance your career in data analytics within the UK Civil Service? Companies House is recruiting an Associate Data Analyst to join its Data Directorate. This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the UK’s largest administrative datasets, helping improve data quality, governance, and decision-making across government services.

Important: This role is open to applicants who already have the legal right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

 Overview

• Job Title: Associate Data Analyst
• Employer: Companies House
• Reference Number: 468359
• Salary: £35,952 – £37,970 per year
• Job Grade: Executive Officer (C – IT)
• Contract Type: Fixed-term (2 years) with possibility of extension or permanent appointment
• Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible Working, Compressed Hours
• Minimum Hours: 30 hours per week (4 days)
• Business Area: Digital Services – Data Directorate
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Application Deadline: 19 July 2026 (11:55 PM BST)

Job Locations

Successful applicants will be based at one of the following Companies House offices:

• Cardiff – Crown Way, CF14 3UZ
• Edinburgh – Queen Elizabeth House, EH8 8FT
• Belfast – Erskine House, BT1 4LB

This role follows a hybrid working model, with regular office attendance required.

Salary & Benefits

Successful candidates will receive an excellent Civil Service rewards package, including:

• Salary of £35,952–£37,970
• Civil Service Pension with 28.97% employer contribution
• 30 days annual leave
• Minimum of 8 public holidays
• Flexible working between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Career development opportunities
• Learning and professional development
• Wellbeing support programmes
• Inclusive and supportive working environment

About the Role

Companies House manages one of the UK’s largest and most valuable datasets relating to registered companies.

As an Associate Data Analyst, you’ll support the Data Governance, Strategy and Quality Team by delivering data analysis, monitoring data quality, building dashboards, and helping improve business decision-making through trusted, high-quality data.

You’ll collaborate with analysts, developers, architects, engineers, operational teams, and government departments to improve how data is managed across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Analyse large datasets to produce meaningful business insights.
• Develop dashboards and performance metrics.
• Monitor and improve data quality.
• Support automated data collection processes.
• Prepare, clean and validate datasets.
• Create and maintain documentation.
• Develop metadata and data quality standards.
• Work with Data Engineers, Business Analysts and Performance Analysts.
• Explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Collaborate with government-wide data communities.

Essential Skills & Experience

The successful candidate should demonstrate experience in:

• Data analysis
• Stakeholder management
• Problem solving
• Critical thinking
• Identifying trends and patterns
• Gathering and interpreting business data
• Producing actionable insights

Technical Skills

Applicants should have experience with:

• Data acquisition
• Understanding customer requirements
• Data analysis using Python, SQL or R
• Presenting and communicating analytical findings
• Data visualisation
• Data quality monitoring

Behaviours Assessed

During recruitment you’ll be assessed against:

• Changing and Improving
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Why Join Companies House?

Working at Companies House offers the opportunity to:

• Work with one of the UK’s largest public datasets.
• Influence national data governance and digital transformation.
• Collaborate with experienced data professionals.
• Develop technical and stakeholder management skills.
• Access excellent Civil Service benefits and pension.
• Enjoy flexible and hybrid working.

Security Requirements

Applicants must:

• Pass BPSS security clearance.
• Be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance.
• Have lived in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years.

Visa Sponsorship

Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS): Not Available

Companies House has confirmed that visa sponsorship is not available for this recruitment campaign.

Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will not be eligible for this role.

Nationality Requirements

Applicants must satisfy UK Civil Service nationality and right-to-work requirements, including eligible UK nationals and other qualifying categories listed in the official vacancy.

Recruitment Process

The selection process includes:

1. Online application
2. Application sift
3. Technical assessment
4. Microsoft Teams interview
5. Final offer

Applicants will be assessed on technical skills, behaviours, and experience.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: 19 July 2026
• Application Sift: Week commencing 20 July 2026
• Technical Assessment: Week commencing 3 August 2026
• Interview: Week commencing 10 August 2026

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application through the UK Civil Service Jobs portal before 11:55 PM on 19 July 2026.

Quick Summary

Source: UK Civil Service Jobs (Companies House)