Data Analyst (NCMD)

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Employer:University of Bristol

Position: Data Analyst (NCMD)

Salary: £39,906 – £44,746 per annum 

Job Types: Part-time/21h per week 

Work location:Clifton, North West England, England

The role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Analyst to join the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD). The NCMD is a nationally important programme with real-world impact on improving child health and outcomes across England.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of data, healthcare, and policy. You will play a key role in transforming complex datasets into meaningful insights that inform national learning and drive improvements in child mortality prevention.

Working closely with senior leaders, clinicians, academics, and data specialists, you will support the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of sensitive and complex data.

This is a hybrid role with the expectation that you will be in the office at least two days a week.

What will you be doing?

Extract, clean, and prepare large and complex datasets using tools such as SQL and Excel

Analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends and insights

Develop reports, dashboards, and visualisations to communicate findings to stakeholders

Support data-driven decision making by presenting complex information clearly and accessibly

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop reporting solutions

Maintain a strong understanding of NCMD data systems, processes, and requirements

Ensure the secure and appropriate handling of confidential and sensitive data

Anticipate challenges in data provision and proactively develop solutions

You should apply if

You are a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with a passion for using data to make a difference.

You will have:

Strong experience working with large and complex datasets

Advanced SQL skills and excellent Excel capability (including complex formulas and pivot tables)

Proven ability to analyse and interpret data, identifying trends and patterns

Experience in data cleaning, manipulation, and data quality assurance

Strong understanding of data reporting and visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI)

Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Experience handling sensitive or confidential data with discretion

Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex insights to non-technical audiences

Additional information

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 16/09/2026

For informal queries please contact: Katherine Jago, NCMD Operations Manager via email: Katherine.Jago@Bristol.ac.uk

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