Analytics Contract Jobs in Manchester
Senior Insight Manager - UK
Posted 4 days ago by Circana
The Senior Insight Manager at Circana is a pivotal role within the Retail team, focusing on leveraging extensive industr...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Power BI Designer/Analytics Consultant; 6 months
Posted 5 days ago by Newtyne
The role of Power BI Designer/Analytics Consultant involves leading the design and delivery of reporting solutions for a...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Edinburgh, Glasgow or Manchester 2/3 days in office, UK
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Business Analyst - Finance Transformation - Dynamics 365 OTC, P2P - Outside IR35
Posted 5 days ago by TrinIT Talent Ltd
The role of Business Analyst focuses on Finance Transformation using Dynamics 365, requiring expertise in various financ...
- Rate £400 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Manchester, UK
National Account Manager (Morrisions) – Level 3
Posted 1 week ago by All about food Limited
The National Account Manager role at All About Food involves managing the Morrison’s customer relationship for brands li...
- Rate £68,082 per year
- Category Outside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Manchester, Greater Manchester
Quality Manager – Asbestos (6 month fixed term contract)
Posted 1 week ago by Tetra Tech Europe
The Quality Manager role is a pivotal position focused on maintaining and enhancing the Quality Management System within...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Business Analyst - £390p/d Inside IR35 - Part time and full time available
Posted 1 week ago by Exalto Consulting
The role of Business Analyst involves supporting an organisational review and improvement project within a public sector...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Manchester
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About Our Analytics Contract Roles in Manchester
What does a analytics contractor do?
Analytics contractors are engaged to extract insight from data and translate it into actionable recommendations that drive commercial and operational decision-making. The scope of analytics contracting is broad, spanning descriptive reporting and dashboard development through to advanced statistical analysis, predictive modelling, and the design of analytics frameworks that enable organisations to measure performance more effectively. Contractors are typically brought in to support a specific analytical project, to build or improve a reporting capability, or to provide additional capacity within a data team during a period of high demand.
The technical skills expected vary with the seniority and focus of the role. Analytics contractors are generally expected to be proficient in SQL for data querying and manipulation, alongside at least one analytics or visualisation tool such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker. For roles involving more advanced analysis, experience with Python or R for statistical modelling and data manipulation is increasingly expected. The ability to design clean, interpretable dashboards and to communicate analytical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders is as important as technical skill in most analytics contracting engagements. Domain experience in areas such as marketing analytics, financial analytics, or operational analytics can significantly increase the range of opportunities available and the rate a contractor can command.
What is the market like for analytics contractors?
The analytics contracting market is large and active, driven by the continued growth in data volumes and the increasing expectation among leadership teams that decisions should be evidence-based. Demand is strong across financial services, retail, e-commerce, healthcare, and the public sector. The market has bifurcated, with strong demand at both the BI and reporting end where Power BI and Tableau skills are consistently sought, and at the more advanced analytics end where Python-based modelling capabilities are required. Rates at the senior analytics level have been supported by competition for professionals who can combine technical depth with commercial storytelling ability.
What is the contracting market like in Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do analytics contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for analytics roles in Manchester typically range from £400 to £750 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many analytics vacancies in Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 300 analytics contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to June 2026.