Where can a Data Analyst directly improve the health of everyone, everywhere? At UK Biobank, thats where. UK Biobank is helping to pioneer new pathways in health, believing that people have the right to live longer and more fulfilling lives. Were a team aiming to make a difference to millions of people on this planet - and an employer who cares passionately about the diverse range of professionals who have come together to drive our incredible journey. This role is pivotal to that journey. We have an exciting opportunity to process, manage and curate the large and diverse amounts of data acquired by UK Biobank. You will be maintaining, documenting, interrogating and resolving issues and challenges associated with the data sets and the associated analytic approaches and algorithms for use by the worldwide research community, and to perform standard data management tasks. You will also ensure that data is made available to researchers and is clear, accurate, and well-documented. Can you do it? The answer is yes, if you have a keen interest in developing your career within Data analysis. The key responsibilities are; Working with UK Biobank IT and Epidemiology teams to clean, validate and refine large amounts of data from a variety of sources for inclusion in the UK Biobank resource to ensure data are error-free, consistent and well-documented. Writing queries to interrogate the study resource and performing analyses for internal use. Checking, extracting and manipulating the data for external researchers. Documenting and maintaining records of all changes to the UK Biobank resource and associated processes in a well-structured manner. Responding to data queries from researchers wishing to use the resource to address a wide range of research questions. Producing technical reports on data management and procedures. Providing clear annotation of data-fields and supporting documentation for the data in the UK Biobank resource. Managing the transfer of data to and from researchers, where appropriate. Exploring IT and data management tools for handling large and complex datasets. Delivering training sessions and providing guidance to external researchers on the origins and interpretation of UK Biobank data. Working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with expected 2 days per week in the office. Located in Greater Manchester (initially based in Stockport with a move to Manchester Science Park mid to late 2026). Is this 'you'? Reporting to the Senior Data Analyst, you will have; An MSc or equivalent in a scientific or numerate subject, or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience Proficiency in using relational databases and writing SQL queries. Proficiency in using R statistical software package, and associated libraries such as tidyverse. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to prioritise workload and to work under pressure. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, and ability to prepare and maintain detailed documentation. Highly motivated with excellent attention to detail, able to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Our passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development. What's on offer If that is You, find out more about an exceptional role that offers an outstanding rewards package. 26 days' annual leave (which increases with length of service) plus Bank Holidays Holiday buy scheme (buy up to 1 week of additional leave per year) A paid day off for your birthday (in addition to annual leave) Flexible (hybrid) working, including modern offices in Greater Manchester (initially based in Stockport with a move to Manchester Science Park mid to late 2026) USS Pension Scheme which is a hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution scheme Enhanced family leave (available from day 1 of employment) Cycle to work scheme Professional subscriptions reimbursement (where applicable) Free gym on site On site Canteen Subsidised lunches (£5.50 contribution per day when working on site) and refreshments Free car parking Employee discounts portal 20% Discount at EE Employee Assistance Programme Eye-care scheme Annual flu vaccination Life Assurance cover LI-Hybrid The job advert closing date may change, so we recommend that if you are planning to apply that you do so without delay.