Senior Data Analyst (FCS103 & FCS116)

Senior Data Analyst

Contract: Permanent, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility) **

Salary: £35,225 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.**

Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, Nottingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Brighton (The role will be based at one of the office base listed; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week)

Do you have data analysis experience, and are you seeking a new job? Arts Council England is recruiting a Senior Data Analyst, and the role comes with a salary of £35,225 and excellent benefits. As a Data Analyst, you will analyse information across our investments, disciplines, geography and policy areas and provide interpretations of the data, trends and future requirements to stakeholders at all levels across the organisation.

To give you an idea of how this Analyst role would look and feel, here are some of the things you could expect to do:

• Lead and deliver end-to-end customer focused solutions to questions, issues and opportunities in support of operations, strategy development and future cases to government
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and across all departments, ensuring a sound understanding of their needs
• Use your communication skills to scope and manage projects from initial response and brief development through to detailed analysis and delivery of results/recommendations ensuring the end-user has full understanding of the decisions taken and impact generated.

To apply for this Analyst role, you will need the following skills and knowledge:

• Ability to synthesise, manipulate and interpret large quantities of complex data from different sources
• Able to provide advice on the choice and application of techniques and critique colleagues’ findings to assure best practice
• Keen attention to detail and an excellent understanding of available data sources
• Experience with SQL, Python and Power BI, and the wider Microsoft Office suite.

In return for your passion, collaborative approach and commitment, you'll receive a salary of £35,225 and a great benefits package, joining a friendly and inclusive culture. Arts Council England provides world-class benefits. Some, not all, of our benefits can be found below:

• A final salary pension scheme, 25 days plus bank holidays and annual winter closure (three days between Christmas and New Year) plus one additional day for each year of service up to 30 days
• We also offer a buy/ sell annual leave option and flexible and hybrid working and well-being support
• We also offer exclusive savings on the high street and online, as well as holidays, cinema tickets, gym membership, dining out and much more.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to building an inclusive employer and workplace and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.

If there are any adjustments that would help support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application, for further information please visit their website at here

Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups. **

About us:** Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click here.

Please note that, we are currently consulting on our Staff Code of Ethics and changes which will avoid conflicts of interest. The changes would mean that employees of the Arts Council would not be able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk

We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application guidance and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here. **

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To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here **

Job ref: FCS103 & FCS116**

Closing date: 5pm Friday 12 January

1st Interviews: 1 and 2 February

2nd Interviews: 12 and 13 February

Please note: We do NOT accept CV’s or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk