Senior Data Analyst Reading, England
Job description
The Data Intelligence and Policy Team sits at the heart of the organisation and is responsible for our corporate policy and performance functions, data analysis and business intelligence, geospatial information and mapping and our relationships with the Voluntary and Community sectors. We also lead on cross cutting priorities including tackling inequality.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking according to the needs of the Service.
About the role
You will support and conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of data from a variety of sources, producing reports and dashboards to inform business decisions. You will undertake data extraction, transformation and cleansing to ensure the quality of the Council’s information assets and that they are appropriately maintained to support the achievement of corporate priorities, with policies, standards and procedures applied thoroughly and consistently.
As the Senior Data Analyst you will provide a technical and professional lead supporting and advising colleagues in the Data and GIS Team and developing technical capabilities, standards and ways of working.
You will work with a wide range of stakeholders across the Council’s services including the finance team, system administrators, partners and service users to develop a deeper understanding of service trends and business and customer needs.
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
About you
You will be an experienced and highly capable Data Analyst with an understanding of the diverse range of services provided by local government. A natural problem solver, with a logical and creative approach to work you will work with accuracy and attention to detail. You will be able to process and model data in tools including PowerBI/DAX and SQL and build reports and visualisations to make data accessible and provide data insight to service managers.
You will have great analytical and statistical skills, with the ability to analyse and identify patterns in information, trends, emerging issues, data errors and anomalies.
You will have the ability to work independently and to take responsibility, be proactive and take the initiative, demonstrate perseverance, and aim to see things through.
You will have strong strategic thinking and planning skills with a clear vision of how our data analysis service offer can be developed and used to best effect across the organisation.
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday entitlement - 24 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 32 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
- A wide range of flexible working opportunities
- Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
- On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees
- Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
For more information on this position please contact Andrew Withey, Data Intelligence & Policy Manager on [email protected]
Closing Date: 23rd April 2023
Interview Date: 27th and 28th April 2023
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
