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The starting salary for this position is £46,634 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.

The base location for this position is Woking, however we work in a hybrid style and will generally be in the office a maximum of four times per month for team meetings. Outside of this, you can work wherever you feel most productive!

The Commissioning division within the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning Directorate is driving change and innovation with a relentless focus on improving outcomes for the children, young people and families of Surrey.

At the heart of what we aim to achieve is developing a deeper understanding of our communities, the challenges they face, their strengths, assets, and aspirations, so we can work with them to remove as many obstacles as possible.

To gain the understanding needed to achieve this objective, our Commissioning service has an Analysis and Evaluation team. We work to provide Commissioners with the knowledge they require to make informed, evidence-based decisions, using a variety of qualitative and quantitative data. We look at national and international best practice and trends, and foster innovation to make sure Commissioning is future-focussed. We’re currently working on a variety of exciting projects, with the portfolio of work including issues in the areas of Health and Wellbeing, SEND, Corporate Parenting, Early Help, Early Years and Education, and Support for Disabilities.

We’re now looking for a Senior Data Analyst with the technical knowledge, creativity and pragmatism to help us drive forward our ambition!

The Role

As a Senior Data Analyst you will use your knowledge of statistical analysis and data visualisation to interpret quantitative data from large and complex datasets. Using a range of business intelligence, statistical analysis and visualisation tools (i.e., Excel, Tableau, FME, SQL, SSRS, R, Python) you will make data accessible for the development of actionable insights and present data in high-impact visualisations. An important aspect of this will be interpreting and identifying patterns for a range of audiences, helping them understand potential conclusions and opportunities.

Working closely with the Commissioning team, you will lead designated work to understand their business intelligence and analysis requirements, including what is needed to help improve the quality and timeliness of decisions, and better understand resident need. This will involve scoping, designing and maintaining designated reporting products (including dashboard and static reports).

We’re looking for someone who can manage and apply processes for quality assurance, validation and data linkage, including preparing and cleansing data ready for use and working with colleagues to quality assure data and insight outputs.

About You

You may already have previous some experience and understanding of data within a Local Authority Services, NHS or third sector, but essential to this position is the technical knowledge, and your ability to problem-solve in new, complex, and sometimes ambiguous, environments, where both creativity and pragmatism are required.

We’re looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with others, including our friendly and supportive colleagues.

Does the above sound like you? If so, we look forward to receiving your application!

At Surrey, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Find out more about the values we follow.

For more information please find the full job description below and refer to this before submitting your application. We also invite you to read our Life at Surrey handbook to see insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 8th March 2023 with interviews to follow.

An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Contact Details

For an informal discussion please contact Camilla Bertoncin by e-mail at email [email protected].

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Benefits

We are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.