Analyst

£35,000 - £38,000 plus benefits Reports to: Reporting Manager (Reporting, Analytics, Digital, and Data Science) Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (we are open to compressed hours) Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: 5th January 2026 23:55 In line with our organisation policy we will keep this open until 11th for internals. This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible. Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. Recruitment process: First stage: Task Second stage: Competency based interview At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as an Analyst. We need you to help the team provide expert data analytics, reporting and insight. You’ll lead your own projects and contribute to the wider team delivery of analysis projects using internal and external data across digital, marketing, supporter and operational activity to drive the optimisation and innovation of our fundraising activity and increase contribution. What will I be doing? • Understanding stakeholder business objectives and gathering reporting and analysis requirements and documents as per the team’s governance model • Leading projects to develop and provide robust, high quality and insightful KPI reports and analysis for each area of the business and ensuring that the business has the most up to date and relevant information available as part of a programme of data analysis projects • Ensuring that reports and insights are communicated to stakeholders in a way that drives impact and influence • Ensuring delivery adheres to the established business processes and that all necessary documentation and working procedures are always maintained • Developing the ability to competently use a broad range of reporting and analysis tools across multiple data sources • Investigating and reconciling data inconsistencies, ensuring that the Reporting team produce consistent results and information. • Identifying opportunities and collaborating with other team members to improve the governance of reporting and analysis • Building, developing and managing relationships and share skills and learning with key stakeholders and networks to ensure the work of the department matches needs and builds capability. What are we looking for? • Significant experience of reporting and data analysis techniques and statistics gained in an organisation or agency, ideally with complex marketing and comms landscape. • Significant experience of using Power BI, familiar with creating advanced data models, data flows and DAX language, using outputs to make actionable dashboards and insights. • Relevant experience of manipulating a broad range of data sets for reporting needs or driving out insight (i.e. SQL, R, and Python) • Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (experience in creating macros advantageous but not essential). • Experience of Google Analytics advantageous but not essential • Experience of leading and delivering projects with proven impact and demonstrating excellent project management and planning skills with ability to prioritise workload • Strategic skills (including analysis, structured thinking and logical reasoning) and strong accuracy and numeracy, with good attention to detail • Evidence of proactive behaviours, and ability to work independently, challenges own performance, invests in own development and finds innovative solutions to problems • Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to convey expertise in a way that engages and builds their knowledge • Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with others and work as part of a team. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human: Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you. What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible. Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.