Lead Product Data Analyst at Guardian in London, England, GB

We are looking for a Lead Product Data Analyst to join product & engineering

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

We are looking for a Lead Product Data Analyst to drive insights, guide decisions and nurture a test and learn culture within the product & engineering (P&E) department that is set for long term success.

As a Lead Analyst you will play a significant role in driving analytical best practice at the Guardian. The role requires hands-on delivery of medium sized analytics projects, persuasive storytelling skills and expert stakeholder engagement. You will lead initiatives to develop how the department understands user behaviour through rigorous testing and measurement. Working closely alongside UX Research and other insights functions, you will translate data into actionable recommendations that support decision-making at scale.

In this role, you need to model curiosity, openness, and contribute to a collaborative culture of learning, innovation and excellence.

About the role

• Maintain hands-on expertise in SQL and Python (or R) to build and query robust data models, specifically working with large datasets to support product development.
• Utilise BI tools like Tableau or Looker to monitor performance and apply statistical methods, including A/B testing and experimentation.
• Translate complex findings into well structured narratives that make clear recommendations and aid decision making at all levels within P&E.
• Deliver insights impactfully by tailoring messages for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and coach others to do the same.
• Efficiently balance a pipeline of work, keeping key stakeholders updated on progress, blockers, and key outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with UX research and other insights functions to build a culture of data driven decision making in P&E.
• Inform a year-long learning agenda, designing tests to support this, and advocate for building tracking into the product experience to align with broader organisational goals.

About you

• Extensive experience as a data analyst, ideally gained in a product environment.
• Experience translating data into insights that support business decisions, applying statistics to strategic problems
• Experience in SQL and Excel/Google Sheets, Python (or R) in a data context
• Experience with Tableau, or another data visualisation tool
• Experience working with web analytics in a media or news organisation is preferred but not required
• Can demonstrate experience communicating insights clearly and engagingly; strong presentation skills.

We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media

We operate in a hybrid environment with weekly time at our offices in Kings Cross.

We believe in salary transparency wherever possible, the salary band for new Lead Product Data Analysts at the Guardian starts at £60,000 per annum.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

How to apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV. We don’t require a cover letter, but we will ask you a question about data analytics as part of the application questionnaire. The question should take approximately 5 - 10 minutes to answer in total, so please factor in the extra time when applying.

We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. Thank you for bearing with us during the screening process.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 5th August 2026.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Anna Vipers on anna.vipers@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.

Culture and wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.

We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Learning and development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

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