Lead Analyst for Digital and Transformation Group
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3544 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 46% sure that is the right code. Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 2433 (Actuaries, economists and statisticians) or SOC 2434 (Business and related research professionals). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Could you be the next Lead Analyst in DWP? Lead the insight behind major digital transformation programmes and help shape services that millions of people rely on every day.
The Digital & Transformation Group (D&T) in DWP designs and transforms services around user needs, delivering major change programmes supported by Data and Insight. These programmes include Service Modernisation, and initiatives addressing Fraud, Error and Debt. The focus is on helping citizens access the financial support they need, reducing fraud and error, supporting progression, and lowering the cost of service delivery.
This role is also embedded within DWP’s Analytical Community (AC) which has over 900 analysts made up of Economists, Operational Researchers, Social Researchers, Statisticians and Data Analysts. Analysts are grouped into 20 Lead Analyst areas, embedded across the Department. Our services are in high demand from ministers, senior leaders and policy and operational stakeholders.
As Lead Analyst you will be responsible for:
- Setting a clear overall vision for the programme of analytical work in the Digital Analytics Directorate and the wider Transformation Group in collaboration with the Director and other Deputy Directors – championing the use of quality analysis so that it has maximum influence over the work of the directorate and across Digital and transformation, whilst maintaining alignment with the DWP data strategy and Department Priorities
- Strong personal leadership, setting a clear vision and objectives for the division, building capability, pride and staff engagement whilst effectively managing performance, continuing to push the boundaries in building a collaborative culture and harnessing expertise from all professions and individuals.
- Collaborating with stakeholders across DWP and wider government and externally to establish a high impact evaluation, research and analysis programme that drives continuous improvement in the way DWP digitises and transforms its services.
Join the Virtual Engagement Session
Date: Friday 16th October 2026
Time: 11:10 – 12:10
This virtual session is an opportunity for you to find out more about the Lead Analyst role, working for DWP and what it's like leading the Digital Transformation Group.
To join the Virtual Engagement Session, to find out more and to apply for the role, please press the 'Apply' button to be directed to the Civil Service Jobs website.
Deadline for applications: 12 noon on Monday 26th October 2026, via Civil Service Jobs.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Data analysts (SOC 3544) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~80k in sample- Middle half £32,292–48,568
- Median £38,948
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3544 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.