Average Data Analyst salary in the UK

Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.Why we embarked on Making Business Easier? Over time processes have become increasingly complex, increasing both the risk and cost they pose, whilst restricting our agility. At the same time, our customers and the market expect more from us than ever before. Making Business Easier forms a fundamental foundation for our commercial and operational excellence agendas, whilst supporting managing our cost base effectively in the future.The MBE Programme will streamline and simplify core processes, provide easier access to quality business data and will invest in the right technology to enable these processes.Why is this exciting for your career as a Data Analyst? The MBE Programme presents a huge opportunity for colleagues across the technology function to play a central role in the design, shape, delivery and execution of an enterprise-wide digital transformation programme. The complexity of the initiative, within a FTSE 250 business, will allow for large-scale problem solving, group wide impact assessment and supporting the delivery of an enablement project to future proof the business.Being a Data Analyst at Greencore is pivotal in bridging business needs with data and integration solutions. The role ensures the organisation can leverage analytics and integrated data platforms to improve understanding of our operations, enhance decision-making, and measure the impact of our work. This role sits within the Data & Integration team and is fundamental in enabling evidence-informed business decisions, translating business requirements into scalable data solutions, and positioning Greencore as a trusted and data-driven organisation within the food manufacturing sector.What you'll be doing:Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and the Data & Integration team, translating business requirements into data and integration solutionsElicit, document, and prioritise business requirements, data needs, and integration use casesWork with data engineers and architects to shape solutions across data pipelines, integrations, and reporting layersAnalyse datasets to identify patterns, trends, and insights to support business outcomesSupport the delivery of a portfolio of data and integration initiatives, ensuring alignment to business valueFacilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement to build shared understanding of data flows and dependenciesEnsure data definitions, lineage, and transformations are clearly understood and documentedCommunicate insights and solution designs in a clear, actionable manner for both technical and non-technical audiencesWhat we're looking for:Experience in a Technical Business Analyst / Data Analyst role, working closely with both business stakeholders and technical teamsExperience gathering and documenting business requirements, data requirements, and functional specificationsExperience working with data integration concepts, APIs, or data pipelines (e.g. ETL/ELT processes)Proven ability to translate business problems into data and analytical solutionsKnowledge of Microsoft technologies, including SQL Server, Azure (Data Factory), and Power BIUnderstanding of data models, data flows, and end-to-end data lifecycleAbility to engage stakeholders, facilitate discussions, and challenge constructivelyStrong communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts simplyWhat you'll get in return:Competitive salary and job-related benefitsHolidaysPension up to 8% matchedLife insurance up to 4x salaryCompany share save schemeGreencore QualificationsExclusive Greencore employee discount platformAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platformThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.

Data Analyst (On-Site / possible some Hybrid)Drive Data. Influence Decisions. Deliver Impact.We're seeking a commercially focused, insight-driven Data Analyst who excels at transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights. This is more than a reporting role - it's an opportunity to directly influence strategic decisions, improve profitability, and enhance operational performance across a large, fast-paced organisation.If you're naturally curious, enjoy challenging assumptions, and thrive on uncovering trends that others miss, this role offers a genuine platform to make an impact.The RoleAs a key partner to Finance, Leadership, and Operations teams, you will:Turn operational and service centre data into meaningful commercial insightsIdentify trends, patterns, and key performance drivers affecting revenue and profitabilityAnalyse end-to-end processes to uncover inefficiencies and optimisation opportunitiesDevelop and deliver dynamic, user-friendly Power BI dashboards for real-time decision-makingChallenge existing processes by identifying gaps and building data-backed business casesPresent complex findings clearly and confidently to senior stakeholdersEnsure high standards of data integrity, accuracy, and consistencyCollaborate across teams to translate insights into measurable business improvementsAbout YouProven experience as a Data or Business Analyst (ideally in retail, automotive, manufacturing, or similar sectors)Strong Power BI expertise (2-3+ years) with a flair for impactful visualisationSolid SQL skills with experience handling large, complex datasetsAdvanced Excel capabilitiesExperience with Python (desirable, not essential)Highly analytical with a curious, problem-solving mindsetStrong communicator, able to translate technical insights into business languageDetail-oriented with a strong commitment to data qualityAble to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentUnderstanding of data warehousing conceptsWhy This Role MattersThis role sits at the core of business performance. Your insights will directly shape strategic decisions, improve operational efficiency, and drive commercial success. You won't just report on data - you'll influence what happens next.What's on OfferSalary up to £45,000 (depending on experience)Hybrid working (1-2 days from home)Modern offices with excellent facilities, including a gym and on-site restaurantOpportunity to work in a large, evolving organisation where your impact is visibleLocationThis is not a remote role. Regular on-site presence is required.

Robert Half Technology are assisting a global Pharmaceutical organisation to recruit a Junior Data Analyst on a 6 month contract basis - Hybrid Working (1 day per week onsite) - London based The Junior Data Analyst will You play a key role in turning data into actionable insights, supporting decision-making, and helping bridge the gap between technical teams and the wider business.RoleThe Junior Data Analyst will work closely with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into actionable insightsDevelop and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BIExtract, manipulate, and analyse data using SQL and PythonCommunicate findings clearly to non-technical audiencesSupport data validation, testing, and deployment processes across different environments (Development, Test, and Production)Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data quality and reporting processesProfileThe Junior Data Analyst will have a degree in a relevant field (e.g. Data Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or similar)0-2 years' experience in a Data Analyst role (including internships or placements)Strong stakeholder management and communication skillsExperience with Power BI for reporting and visualisationWorking knowledge of SQL for data queryingBasic to intermediate Python skills for data analysisClear understanding of data lifecycle environments: Development, Test, and ProductionStrong attention to detail and problem-solving mindsetDesirable / Nice to HaveStart ASAP6 Month contract hybrid working - 1 day per week onsite in LondonCompanyGlobal Pharmaceuticals organisationHybrid working - 1 day per week onsite Outside IR35Salary & BenefitsThe salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: