Jobs in Uxbridge

Data Analyst
Location: Swansea, Bristol, Birmingham (Garretts Green), Nottingham, Oldham (Chadderton), Leeds, Newcastle, Uxbridge
Salary: £35,663 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time or Part Time (Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week.)
Closing Date: Friday 17th July 2026
The DVSA has an exciting new opportunity to join our existing team in the Digital and Data directorate. As DVSA is going through redesigning its teams and services to be more service led, there’s never been a better time to join the DVSA. The role will support DVSA’s mission to: “Keeping Britain moving safely and sustainably”.
Job description
The post holder will work effectively within a geographically dispersed team owning the day-to-day delivery of robust, timely and insightful Data Analysis and reporting that enables key stakeholders to make informed decisions based on sound evidence and recommendations.
* Analyse and interrogate DVSA’s data to gain a better understanding of the trends and anomalies that affect DVSA’s services.
* Communicate with stakeholders at various levels, tailoring communication styles and methods accordingly.
* Provide information and statistical expertise to the Agency to support both business as usual, continuous improvement and project work.
* Participate in data change governance with other stakeholders.
* Work with system subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand how business logic is applied within data sources, maintain a data knowledge base detailing the main data tables and elements within the data sources, the associated business rules and any known data quality issues.
* Advise, contribute and engage in driving the strategy forward by ensuring existing and new systems and reports continue to deliver business requirements.
Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.
Person specification
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
* Experience of reporting data and solutions using Power BI or another similar visualisation tool allowing you to present recommendations to stakeholders.
* Working experience of programming language for example SQL, python or R.
* Being naturally inquisitive with an eye for problem-solving and finding innovative solutions.
* Great communication skills; being able to articulate to stakeholders at various levels.
* The ability to advise, contribute and challenge, where necessary.
* Manage and engage with integrity.
* Demonstrate leadership as well as collaborating with other managers.
Additional Information
Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week.
Occasional travel to other offices will be required, which may involve overnight stays.
Visa sponsorship
Please note that we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Candidates must ensure they have the appropriate rights to work in the UK before application.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £35,663, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes £10,331 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:
* Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
* 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
* 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
* Access to the staff discount portal.
* Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
* 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application