Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue.

We’re looking for a Junior Data Insight Analyst to join our established Data Analytics team, until the end of March 2027. The team supports the RNLI by providing analysis of data to support decision making at strategic and tactical levels across the Institution.

Our evidence informs operational decisions about the allocation and location of RNLI resources, including lifeboats, lifeguard units and coastal safety, as well as strategic decisions around training, volunteering and safety.

This role will support the team by producing repeatable and high-quality operational analysis and insight to support the RNLI in making evidence-led decisions, ensuring data is available, well-structured and high quality.

Your role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is eager to learn and grow within a data-driven organisation. As a Junior Data Insight Analyst, you will support the data analytics team by collecting, cleansing and analysing internal and external data to underpin significant organisational decisions around strategy, operational practice and lifeboat configuration.

This role will support the team by transforming complex analyses into clear, actionable insights through compelling visualisations. You will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

Assist in collecting and processing internal and external data ready for analysis.
Monitoring requests into the team and performing basic analysis to fulfil customer requirements.
Support the development of reports and analytical outputs to visualise key insights and support core business processes.
Work closely with data analysts to engage stakeholders and identify their data needs and requirements.
Support the wider team in the delivery of analysis products and reports.
Support the team in broadening the team’s analytical focus into all areas of the organisation.
Ensure analytical outputs are securely stored, easily accessible, and visible to the appropriate customers.
Learn from senior team members and develop technical skills in Python, SQL and ArcGIS tools.
Help maintain data documentation.

About you

We are looking for someone who has a questioning approach and enjoys finding new, creative ways of reporting and sharing data analysis and insights. You will be an effective team player with a pragmatic approach to problem solving and a calm approach to a busy workload. To be considered as our new Junior Data Insight Analyst, you will need:

Essential

Experience in analysing data and ability to work with large datasets
Effective communication skills, including verbal, written and listening skills.
IT proficiency with a foundational understanding of coding languages, such as SQL and Python, and knowledge of GIS tools.

Desirable

Understanding of the RNLI and/or the maritime, marine, or coastal environment

If this sounds like you, and you are someone who has strong attention to detail, and enjoys being part of a close-knit team to gather and analyse data, providing detailed and timely insights, apply today!

Some of the benefits

Salary £29,079 To £34,210 (dependent on experience)
Flexible working
26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
Life assurance
Health and dental cashplan

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach.

The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Diversity at the RNLI

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service.

We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

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