This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of high impact projects, help shape the
development of our analytics tools, and make a real difference in social policy.
As a Senior Policy and Data Analyst, you will be the trusted expert on data quality,
methodology, and quantitative analysis. Your role involves ensuring the integrity of our
data and analysis by applying robust quality assurance and methodological standards.
You’ll analyse large datasets with precision, translating complex data into actionable
insights that enhance welfare policy.

Key responsibilities
Data and methodology

• Use and implement robust research methodologies that support data-driven insights
• Conduct quantitative analysis, ensuring data collection, validation, and processing are methodologically sound and meet high standards to feed into our reports, blogs and other publications
• Analyse large, complex datasets (using tools such as SQL, Python and R) and integrate findings into meaningful insights that support client needs

• Continuously improve our processes, document best practices and mentor junior staff in process adherence and high quality delivery

• Ensure that all data outputs, reports, and analyses are accurate, reliable, and validated against research methodologies

• Prioritise quality assurance across all datasets, analytics, and software products to maintain high standards of accuracy
  
  Leadership and delivery
  
  
• Lead the delivery of analysis and client projects, taking responsibility for meeting our high standards of data accuracy and are robust, well written and produce clear, actionable insights for councils
• Manage multiple projects and clients independently, keeping good communication with stakeholders and ensuring they are delivered on time
• Contribute to research, presentations and publications on policy affecting low income households.
• Generate and lead strategic initiatives that reflect Policy in Practice’s position as a sector leader and reputation as an organisation that improves the lives of low-income/vulnerable families.
  
  Product focus
  
  
• Ensure our core products, LIFT and Better Off Calculator, are accurate, easy to use
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and research teams to expand and improve data driven products, particularly LIFT and Better Off Calculator, and support accuracy, testing and development of our software and analytics