Lead Data Analyst
Guildford, ENG, GB, GU2 8XG
We are a Data and Analytics team supporting Allianz Engineering Inspection through analytics, reporting and data products. As the UK’s largest Engineering Inspection business, we have a strong opportunity to modernise legacy data and systems and create greater value through transformation. This role sits at the centre of that transformation, helping us improve how data is used to support better decisions, stronger processes and more effective ways of working.
As a Lead Data Analyst, you will play a key role in driving the Engineering Inspection transformation agenda through data, insight and process improvement. You will help shape and deliver transformational initiatives, working with stakeholders to modernise reporting and analytics, improve data quality, embed new ways of working and unlock greater value from data across the function. Alongside this, you will provide support for core business-as-usual activities, ensuring operational insight remains robust while the wider transformation programme progresses.
This is a hybrid role based in our Guildford office.
Salary Information
Pay: Circa £50,000 per year
Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.
About You
- Support the delivery of the Engineering Inspection transformation agenda by defining analysis, insight and data-led recommendations that help shape priorities, improve processes and enable more effective ways of working across the function.
- Work closely with stakeholders across the business to understand requirements, translate business needs into analytical outputs and deliver reporting and insight that supports both transformation initiatives and day-to-day operational activity.
- Improve reporting, data quality and data processes, while contributing to the Engineering Inspection data strategy and helping embed stronger data-driven decision-making, data literacy and continuous improvement across the team.
- Collaborate with colleagues across IT, data and business teams in the UK and wider Allianz Group to support change delivery, identify opportunities for greater efficiency and turn analysis into clear recommendations and measurable business outcomes.
- Support the development of agile ways of working and a mature approach to delivering value through data and analytics, ensuring the team can balance transformation priorities with ongoing business-as-usual demand.
Essential Skills
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with proven experience building relationships, influencing at all levels, and presenting insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- A strong ability to engage with business and/or technical teams, acting as a bridge between stakeholders and data/analytical functions.
- Demonstrated experience working in a project environment or managing large workstreams, with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
- A highly organised and results-driven approach, able to prioritise effectively, manage changing demands and consistently meet deadlines.
- Solid data and analytical knowledge, which may come from either a data-focused or business environment, including experience working with data analysts or analytical teams.
- Experience contributing to or leading analytical delivery, ensuring high standards in data and insight generation.
- Practical experience using analytics and visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, MicroStrategy or similar, including data extraction, manipulation and analysis.
- A good understanding of data governance principles, including the appropriate use and storage of data.
- A strong work ethic and proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- A degree in a numerate or analytical subject (e.g. Computer Science, Business Analytics, Data Science, Maths, Economics, Physics) or equivalent experience demonstrating numerical competence.
Desirable Skills
- Experience in leading data value management activities (Data governance, data quality, data ownership etc.)
- Database concepts and tools.
- Programming skills such as Python for data analysis and automation.
- Thorough understanding of probability and statistics.
- Understanding of Responsible AI principles.
What We Will Offer You
Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:
- Flexible buy/sell holiday options
- Hybrid working
- Annual performance related bonus
- Contributory pension scheme
- Development days
- A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
- Retail discounts
- Volunteering days
Our Ways of Working
Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.
Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust
At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.
We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.
We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.
Accessible Application for All
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.
Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.
For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Sophie Mayes
Closing date 1st July 2026
We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.
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