Data & Insights Analyst

Job summary

Do you have extensive experience of statistical analysis in a healthcare setting?

We are looking for a full-time Data and Insights Analyst to join our Research and Intelligence team to work on using data across the HFEA including in statistical reports and our award-winning dashboards, as well managing preparation of large and sensitive datasets for specific research purposes.

***We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and the right to work in the UK will need to be confirmed prior to interview***.

The HFEA reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive sufficient applications, you are therefore, encouraged to apply as soon as you see this advert, rather than waiting for the closing date.

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 2nd February 2026.

Job description

The Data and Insights Analyst plays a key role in the Research and Intelligence team and across the organisation in ensuring we fulfil our statutory and corporate responsibilities. They lead on external official statistics publications and work with team members to quality assure data. The Analyst is responsible for extracting information from the register for internal and external publications and preparing datasets for researchers with approvals from the Register Research Panel. The Data and Insights Analyst will also prepare data for use in policy decisions to improve the way we regulate, and in response to public enquiries. Within the HFEA, the Analyst is responsible for providing regular, useful and accurate extracts of register data and providing methodological advice on data projects and publications. You will need to have extensive experience of statistical analysis in a healthcare setting to be considered for this role.

Person specification

Essential criteria

Educated to degree level or equivalent and significant experience in a healthcare setting that requires a high level of quantitative analytical skill. Experience of working in a production environment encompassing change control and release management Extensive experience of statistical analysis in a healthcare or public-facing setting, preferably using administrative datasets Excellent skills and experience in manipulating large, complicated and sensitive datasets Experience developing complex queries, procedures and functions in SQL or similar language. Excellent analytical skills and an ability to draw intelligence from data and information Proven track record of working independently, with little supervision Ability to work effectively with colleagues with different areas of expertise, tailoring how information is communicated Ability to liaise with external audiences, including professionals and service users Excellent knowledge of SQL or similar language

Desirable criteria

Experience in publishing official statistics publications Experience of Power BI, including creating and managing dashboards Experience of SSMS Experience with relational databases (eg. MS SQL Server / MySQL)

Masters or PhD in a subject with a significant quantitative component

Knowledge of current best practice relating to information governance

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £41,250, Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority contributes £11,950 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

Competency based interview

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Mike Fursman
• Email : mike.fursman@hfea.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : HR@hfea.gov.uk

Further information

www.hfea.gov.uk