Data Analyst

Job Description:

Salary Range: £37,318 - £53,550

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Your Impact

Are you ready to advance your career in data analytics and take ownership of delivering insights that shape strategic decisions? At Leonardo UK, our Data Analysts work on complex datasets, support the design of robust analytical solutions and collaborate across disciplines to drive innovation and operational excellence.  

Your work at Leonardo UK will see you solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers. 

What you will do as a Data Analyst

• Support the delivery of end-to-end data analysis solutions, from data acquisition and preparation to insight generation.  

• Support in designing the solution and proactively maintain dashboards, reports and automated workflows using dashboarding tools and data warehousing solutions, such as SQL.  

• Apply analytical and statistical techniques to identify trends and inform decision-making.  

• Ensure compliance with data governance, security and quality standards.  

• Collaborate with engineers, architects and business stakeholders to define data requirements and solutions.  

• Drive continuous improvement and adopt emerging technologies to enhance data practices. 

What you’ll bring 

• Understanding of data lifecycle, governance and quality principles.  

• Proficiency in data warehousing tools for data manipulation and analysis.  

• Experience with data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau) and reporting automation.  

• Ability to interpret complex datasets and communicate insights effectively to diverse audiences.  

• Problem-solving mindset with capability to work independently on moderately complex tasks.  

Core Areas (must have): 

• Experience implementing data modelling and dashboard design techniques to support future-proofed, portable reporting designs. 
• Experience with data visualisation tools, such as PowerBI and Tableau

• Knowledge of data modelling, validation and quality assurance. 

• Experience with data warehousing solutions.  

• Exposure to cloud-based or hybrid data environments. 

• Understanding of security, privacy and ethical considerations in data use.  

• Ability to manage own work packages and contribute to multi-disciplinary teams. 

Desirable: 

• Degree in STEM, Data Science, or related discipline; professional certifications in data analytics.  

• Programming and data handling experience using Python 

• Exposure to requirements gathering process and best practice 

• Experience with Agile or DevOps ways of working.  

• Interest in progressing toward senior or specialist data roles. 

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.  

Security Clearance 

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting 

Why join us 

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive. 

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. 

• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. 

• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).  

• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. 

• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. 

• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. 

• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. 

• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. 

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. 

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.  

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. 

Be part of something bigger - apply now! 

Primary Location:

GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid