Senior Data Analyst, Wellcome
£53.4-66.8k
More information about location
3-5 days a week in office (Euston Road, London)
Global charitable foundation for science research
Be an early applicant
Global charitable foundation for science research
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
£53.4-66.8k
More information about location
3-5 days a week in office (Euston Road, London)
1001+ employees
Company mission
Wellcome's mission is to support science to solve the urgent health challenges facing everyone.
Role
Who you are
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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 recommendation
- 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
Application process
- Closing Date: 5 October 2026
- Interview Dates: 1st stage: w/c 12 October online; 2nd stage: w/c 19 October 2026 In-person
Salary benchmarks
Our take
The Wellcome Trust was originally founded in 1936 to fund medical research and has since grown into the UK’s largest private scientific research fund, and one of the wealthiest charities in the world. Disbursing over £1 billion in funds a year, it has provided funding to numerous medical research projects in its focus areas of mental health, climate & health and infectious diseases. These include the Cancer Genome Project and the Ebola Emergency Initiative.
Wellcome's 2022 decision to divest itself of its shares in fossil fuels has also relieved it of a persistent source of controversy, as this was potentially hindering the credibility of its climate change research. Wellcome has since partnered with the World Economic Forum to collect data on how climate change is affecting health worldwide.
The company is also moving to adjust to a more global role. The majority of its funding has historically been allocated to UK firms, but as climate change and infectious diseases know no borders, neither does research into solutions to these problems. In 2019, it established an office in Berlin to strengthen its scientific links in the EU and to allow it to more easily fund important research outside of the UK.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Holiday – 25 days’ holiday a year plus bank holidays (and we usually close between Christmas and New Year)
- Pension (defined contribution plan) – you contribute at least 3% and we pay in 15% of your salary
- Income protection – to maintain your income if you have a prolonged illness or disability
- Life assurance – four to six times your basic salary if you’re a member of our pension plan
- Interest-free travel season ticket loan
- Private medical insurance – we pay the cover, you pay the tax (and you can pay to add dependants)
- Gym and fitness classes – free membership to on-site gym and subsidised fitness classes and treatments
- Employee assistance programme – free, independent 24/7 help and advice for work-related issues as well as problems affecting your home life
- Mental health support – our network of mental health first aiders can be a first point of contact, or help while you're receiving professional help
- Health assessments (free and voluntary) – after you’ve been here for one year, then every two years after that
- Occupational health – annual eye tests and flu jabs, as well as job-related vaccinations
- Flexible working – we make every effort to support flexible working, including flexible working hours and remote working (we respect people's different working preferences and the need for a healthy work-life balance)
- Flexi-leave scheme – you can buy or sell up to five days of your holiday entitlement a year
- Staff social club – a range of sports teams and fun events throughout the year
- Volunteering – we give you up to four days' paid leave a year to contribute to our local community
- Give As You Earn – allows you to make tax-free donations to the charities you care about
- Cycle-to-work scheme – we offer at least 25% discount on bikes and cycling equipment and we have secure cycle storage, lockers and showers
- Subsidised restaurant and cafe
- Wellcome Collection discounts – 20% off food, drink and gifts from our cafe, restaurant and shop
- Discounts through Perkbox – shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, phone insurance and gift cards
Company HQ
London, UK
Leadership
Jeremy Farrar
(Director)Has been Director of the Wellcome Trust since 2013. Before that was Director of Oxford Clinical Research Unit, working on research and clinical trials for diseases in Vietnam.
Share this job
View 2 more jobs at Wellcome