Data Analytics
If you've ever built a spreadsheet model, tracked a budget, analysed survey results or reported on performance in a previous role, you've already done a version of this work. Data analytics is a strong return route for people from administration, finance, operations, teaching and research backgrounds.
Why This Fits
A Returner
Builds directly on Excel and reporting experience many returners already have
Power BI and SQL are learnable in months, not years
In demand across every sector, not just "tech": healthcare, retail, public sector
Typical
Roles
Data Analyst
Professional role in data analytics
Business Intelligence Developer
Professional role in data analytics
Decision Scientist
Professional role in data analytics
Analytics Lead
Professional role in data analytics
Skills You'll
Build
Data visualisation
Core competency you'll develop and master
Statistical analysis
Core competency you'll develop and master
Dashboard development
Core competency you'll develop and master
Business translation
Core competency you'll develop and master
UK
Salary Range
£30,000 — £82,250+ (data analyst 10th percentile to senior data analyst 90th percentile, IT Jobs Watch UK)
Based on ONS ASHE occupational earnings data