Lead Data Analyst

Lead Data Analyst – Research & Insights | EdTech | £50,000 – £60,000
Hybrid (Bedford) or Remote options
4-day work week available (pro-rated)

Join a well-established, award-winning EdTech company building engaging, maths-based learning products used by millions of children worldwide.

This is a hands-on role analysing product, user, and business data to generate insights that shape decision-making. You’ll uncover how learners engage with digital platforms, identify behavioural patterns, and influence product development and user experience — while also contributing to research that improves how children learn.

The Role

This is a high-impact Lead Data Analyst role combining product analytics with a strong research mindset.
You will lead a small and growing insights function (with one Research Associate), ensuring that data, analysis, and interpretation are robust, scalable, and drive real impact.

You will:

• Analyse how users engage with learning platforms (behaviour, progress, engagement)
• Identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for improvement
• Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of product features and releases
• Combine quantitative data with qualitative insights (e.g. user feedback)
• Support research initiatives exploring learning outcomes
• Work closely with leadership to define key analytical questions
• Support the onboarding, coordination, and line management of a Research Associate
• Work with tools such as Python, Looker, or similar

What We’re Looking For

• 4–6 years’ experience as a Data Analyst, Product Analyst, or similar
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets
• Experience using Python or R for data analysis
• Experience supervising or managing small teams (1–2 people)
• Solid understanding of cohort analysis, segmentation, and statistical methods (e.g. regression, correlation)
• Ability to critically evaluate data, including bias and confounding factors
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A natural curiosity — particularly around learning and behaviour

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 – £60,000 (full-time equivalent)
• Option to work a 4-day week (pro rata £40,000 – £48,000)
• Hybrid working for candidates local to bedford office (2–3 days onsite)
• Remote working options (with occasional office visits)
• Pension
• Private healthcare