Job Description

DOES DATA DO IT FOR YOU?! MOTIVATED BY MAKING A DIFFERENCE?

This certainly describes us, and we're seeking like-minded data enthusiasts to join our friendly, innovative, and aspirational team. As a consultancy with a strong social purpose, we're not looking for just any data analyst though! We're looking for a data analyst who can evidence exceptional analytical capability, but also one who shares our passion to positively improve people's life chances through the creative use of data.

What you'll be doing

Working closely with the rest of the consulting team you will analyse data to create accessible and visually appealing insights for a range of clients with a social purpose, ranging from local authorities and multi-academy trusts, to charities and other not-for-profit organisations. Contributing to a wide variety of projects, your typical responsibilities will include:

Data analysis and visualisation for clients using a range of analysis tools, including Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Microsoft Access and SQL Pulling out key findings from our analytical reports for our clients Manipulating and preparing data for web-based systems including the SEND Dashboard, Intelligent London, EYFS Tracker, Applied Learning Tracker and SS Tracker, as well as helping to develop the Mime Data Hub (our core information repository) Statistical analysis, including regression modelling Research, for example interviewing stakeholders or desk research of academic papers Automating data processing tasks, for example through the use of APIs and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Other work on client facing projects. This will vary depending on the skills you bring, but may include report writing, design work and assistance with marketing Quality assuring work carried out by other members of the team to ensure that they meet Mime's exceptional standards Supporting users of our analysis websites

What we're looking for

We value talent and drive. As an entry or early career level role in our small organisation, we're looking for a smart, motivated candidate with the following skills and qualities:

An excellent level of academic attainment (First or 2:1) within a relevant quantitative degree discipline such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing or social sciences Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge is an essential requirement, with experience of analytics and database tools/languages such as Tableau, Power BI, Microsoft Access, SQL or other relational databases being desirable Great written and verbal communication skills, not only able to make sense of large data sets themselves, but also able to convey insights to those from less technical backgrounds Extremely well organised, able to juggle multiple demands on your time but retaining a meticulous attention to detail Coding experience is advantageous (e.g., Python, R or VBA), as would be experience of applied statistics, such as significance testing A keen eye for design in the effective presentation of data Self-motivated with the ability to pick up new ideas readily Ideally, you'll have gained some work experience (perhaps an internship) within an analytical capacity, perhaps within a technical, consulting, educational or charity arena

Who are we and why join us?

Mime is an innovative, award-winning consultancy that uses data and technology to help organisations make better decisions to improve life chances. Formed in 2007, we've established a great reputation bringing specialist expertise to our clients, and we plan to continue growing our reach and impact. Primarily working with local authorities, multi-academy trusts, charities and other not-for-profit organisations, we offer a range of services including data analysis, visualisations and system development. Key to our work is our creative ability to make complicated information accessible to a range of audiences.

Joining our small, friendly and supportive team, you will have genuine responsibility from an early stage and exposure to a wide range of the different elements of the work we do, alongside a structured training programme. As a small, progressively minded business, we truly value the contribution of our team members, welcoming the opinions and ideas of everyone. Working for us offers a unique opportunity to support an innovative, entrepreneurial business doing work that makes a real difference to people's lives.

This role will be predominantly based in our office near London Bridge, right by the Thames and the Tate Modern, but we're also happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

Package:

Salary starting from 28,000 p.a. inc. bonus (with higher packages available for candidates with strong technical experience) 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (you can buy or sell up to 5 days per year) Protected training & development time Contributory pension Healthcare (after 1 year's service) Childcare vouchers Paid volunteering day (annually) Life insurance Cycle to work scheme Discounts in local businesses (such as gym membership) Team social events

To apply, please send your CV to jobs@mimeconsulting.co.uk, along with your answers to the three questions below in a separate word document.

Each answer should be no more than 250 words. Please note that we can only consider applications that include responses to all three questions.

Why are you interested in working at Mime and what motivates you about this role? What are some key considerations when analysing a new data set? What are some of the big issues in education?
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. If you have particular accessibility needs, please get in touch and let us know any requirements you may have.

?Please note, we are unable to consider applications from those who will require sponsorship to live and work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: From 28,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Private medical insurance Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Application question(s):

Why are you interested in working at Mime and what motivates you about this role? (250 words max) What are some key considerations when analysing a new data set? (250 words max) What are some of the big issues in education? (250 words max)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SE1

Application deadline: 27/08/2025