Digital Analyst

  • Cancer Research UK
  • Jan 07, 2026
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

Community spirit. Ceaseless ambition. Passion that just keeps growing.

Digital Analyst

£33,000 - £37,000 plus benefits

Reports to: Analytics & Reporting Manager

Grade: P2

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London . Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Closing dates: External closing Sunday 11th January 2026, 23:55 and internal closing Sunday 18th January 2026.

How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.

Recruitment process: 1st stage will be a test and will be sent out on the 12/13 January. Tests will need to be completed and returned by 18th January. 19 January we will be confirming interviews. Candidates who have passed the test will be invited for interview which will involve talking through the analysis from the test, technical questions and competency questions.

Interview date: 21/22/23 January 2026

Help us beat cancer sooner by turning data into action.

At Cancer Research UK, we're on a mission to bring forward the day all cancers are cured. Data is at the heart of that mission. As a Digital Analyst, you'll transform complex digital and marketing data into clear, actionable insights that drive innovation and optimise our fundraising activity.

You'll lead your own projects, collaborate across teams, and make sure stakeholders have the right information at the right time to make impactful decisions.

What will I be doing?

  • Lead Insight Projects: Own end-to-end delivery of digital analysis projects, from scoping requirements to presenting findings that influence strategy.
  • Understand Stakeholder Needs: Work closely with teams across fundraising, marketing, and operations to translate business objectives into clear reporting and analysis plans.
  • Deliver Impactful Reporting: Create robust KPI dashboards and deep-dive analysis using tools like Power BI and Looker Studio, ensuring stakeholders have timely, relevant insights.
  • Communicate Insights Effectively: Turn complex data into compelling stories that inspire action and drive measurable improvements.
  • Champion Data Quality: Investigate and resolve data inconsistencies, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all outputs.
  • Innovate and Improve: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance governance, and develop a joined-up view of digital performance.
  • Build Relationships: Share knowledge and best practice with stakeholders, helping to grow data capability across the organisation.
  • Stay Curious: Explore new tools, techniques, and data sources to keep our analysis cutting-edge.

What are you looking for?

  • Analytical Expertise: Proven experience in data analysis and reporting, ideally within a marketing or communications environment.
  • Technical Skills: Ability to manipulate large datasets using SQL and with marketing data sources (Google Analytics, BigQuery). Highly beneficial to have
  • Visualisation Skills: Experience creating impactful dashboards and presentations using Power BI, Looker Studio, and other visualisation tools.
  • Digital Marketing Knowledge: Understanding of digital channels and the Google Marketing ecosystem; API experience is a bonus.
  • Project Leadership: Skilled at managing multiple projects, prioritising effectively, and delivering on time with measurable impact.
  • Strategic Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills, structured reasoning, and attention to detail.
  • Proactive Mindset: Comfortable working independently, challenging the status quo, and finding innovative solutions.
  • Communication Skills: Ability to translate complex data into clear, engaging insights for non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborative Approach: Strong relationship-building skills and a team-first attitude.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

Additional information

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