Research and Data Analyst

UKRI International UKCDR
Salary:37841 per annum.
Band:UKRI Band D.
Contract Type: Fixed Term 9 months. (Parental leave cover)
Hours: Full-time (Flexible working patterns available)
Location: London Wellcome Trust Gibbs Building NW1 2BE. Hybrid working available.

Closing Date: Sunday 8th February 2026.

The UK Collaborative on Development Research (UKCDR) is a shared team working with UK government departments (FCDO DSIT DHSC) UKRI and Wellcome to support global development through the power of research and knowledge.

UKCDR undertakes strategic projects that provide data tools policy insights and best practice recommendations to support funders in their evidence informed decision-making processes.

About the role

As a Research Data Analyst you will play a key supporting role in UKCDRs efforts to promote coherence and collaboration in international development research primarily through analysis projects. You will assist in the delivery of UKCDRs policy and data projects contributing insights from both quantitative and qualitative research activities that align with UKCDRs broader objectives of supporting funders to advance global development through research.

You will work closely with UKCDR colleagues as well as with stakeholders from across UKCDRs funder organisations to ensure that UKCDRs outputs are informed by robust data and analysis. There will be opportunities for the job holder to work on a variety of project activity. The role requires you to stay informed about relevant international development policy trends and support UKCDRs strategic priorities.

Your responsibilities:

Research Analysis and Support

• Assist with the management of UKCDRs research and policy projects inputting research expertise.
• Support with the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to enable UKCDR to deliver relevant insights into priority topics.
• Provide analytical support for publications reporting and presentations working closely with the Principal Data Analyst.
• Assist in the implementation maintenance and enhancement of UKCDRs data mapping tools including MODARI and other projects.
• Contribute to research and analysis on international development policy trends.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with stakeholders including research funders government bodies and academic institutions to gather and share relevant data.
• Assist in communicating research analysis findings to internal and external collaborators ensuring clarity and accessibility of insights.
• Help build and maintain relationships with UKCDRs funders to enhance data sharing and collaboration.

Project Support

• Deliver project management tasks ensuring timely delivery of outputs and high-quality results.
• Report on project outcomes to senior staff and stakeholders.

Personal Specification

The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S) Interview (I) or both (S&I).

Essential

• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject such as Development Studies Public Policy Data Science or similar. (S)
• Strong analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to analyse complex information summarise key conclusions or recommendations and evaluate information from varied perspectives. (S&I)
• Knowledge of qualitative research methods and methodologies and how to analyse primary and secondary data sources. (S&I)
• Quantitative analytical skills including experience with statistical and visualisation software (e.g. Excel Tableau). (S&I)
• Excellent communication skills able to present research data clearly to a variety of audiences. (S&I)
• Project management and organisational skills with the ability to progress multiple workstreams at the same time prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines. (S&I)
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with stakeholders and the UKCDR team. (S&I)

Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees development and promote a culture of continuous learning!

A list of benefits below:

• An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
• 30 days annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent).
• Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.
• Employee assistance programme providing confidential help and advice.
• Flexible working options.

Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!

For further information on our benefits please see:Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

Please apply online. If you experience any issue applying please contact.

We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Please note if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK as part of your sponsorship application you and any dependants travelling with you will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information please visit or contact