Data Analyst

4 months contract with a Local Authority.

Job Summary:

To support the modernisation of the People Directorate s services through developing and leading the delivery of a vision for integration organisation management and application of the department s data including data visualisation and business intelligence (BI) and leveraging value from that data in coordination with the Council s CEX department the Assurance and Service Improvement Manager and managers across Community Connections and Retained Client

Key Duties/Accountabilities:

Articulating and delivering vision and strategy for the collection recording management and use of all sources of data to support the People Directorate functions and realise value from data (30%).

The design and delivery of solutions for the management of and reporting data that are innovative resilient user friendly and interactive. Identifying and embedding best practice in data management and analysis (40%).

Delivering mentoring and training to staff to realise high value from the wealth of data collected including enabling staff to input and use data systems in the most effective way. (10%)

Supporting wider corporate initiatives around digitalisation and data management. (10%).

Lead for the department on engagement with external and internal initiatives around digitalisation and data. (10%)

Lead for the department on engagement with external and internal initiatives around digitalisation and data. (10%)

Essential Experience Required:

Project management of data management or digital products.

Identifying effective solutions to service/business problems and to the organisation of complex and extensive data management.

Collating analysing interpreting and graphically presenting data and developing innovating data management systems and products.

Training and coaching staff.

Working with and interpreting data.

Establishing and maintaining performance systems.

Using systems to collate and present statistical information.

Working in a customer focused environment.

Working in any part of health or Adult s Services whether employed or as a volunteer.

Experience of writing policies and procedures.

Experience of supporting data gathering and presentation for formal assessments or reviews of services.

Essential Knowledge Required:

Degree level qualification in Data Science or other relevant subject to data management and innovation.

Knowledge of data management and quality assurance processes.

Knowledge of legislation and policy related to systems and data management.

Knowledge of Adult s Services.

Additional information to note:

This post can be carried out fully remote.

The closing date for this position is Thursday 29/08/2024.