Data Analyst - Estyn

Data Analyst

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We’re looking for a Data Analyst

who can turn complex data into clear, actionable insight to support Estyn’s work as an evidence-informed regulator. This role will be responsible managing, analysing and visualising data across Estyn, producing clear, actionable insights that support inspection, evaluation and a proactive, intelligence-led approach to decision-making.

Key tasks include:

  • Source, clean, and integrate data from multiple systems — including inspection evidence, learner outcomes, deprivation indices, and provider-level metrics.
  • Identify, monitor, and address data inconsistencies or corruption issues.
  • Devise and implement methods of ensuring data is refreshed at appropriate times ensuring change control protocols are adhered to.
  • Maintain metadata, data dictionaries, and documentation to support transparency and version control.
  • Ensure data management processes comply with GDPR, information governance, and Estyn’s data policies.

Working under the direction of the statisticians, you will:

  • Conduct descriptive, diagnostic, and exploratory analyses to identify trends and risks across education sectors.
  • Produce pre-inspection data packs and analytical briefings highlighting contextual factors and emerging issues.
  • Create interactive dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI) to support inspectors, researchers, and senior leaders.
  • Develop performance indicators to track Estyn’s corporate and strategic impact.
  • Develop and maintain reproducible data workflows and automated reports.
  • Support the design and implementation of shared analytical tools and platforms (e.g., Power BI workspaces, data warehouse).
  • Contribute to the creation of a “single source of truth” for inspection and performance data.
  • Work closely with statisticians to verify the quality and comparability of datasets.
  • Collaborate with researchers to supply quantitative evidence and help contextualise findings.
  • Translate analytical results into clear visuals and summaries accessible to non-technical audiences.
  • Contribute to Estyn’s analytical community by sharing knowledge, tools, and good practice.
  • Work with partner organisations to maintain consistency of definitions and alignment of datasets across the education system.

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £37,129 – £45,399

Closing date: 10am on 3 February 2026

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