Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong understanding of SQL and Power BI., Experience in managing a team of analysts., Excellent communication skills for presenting data concepts., Previous experience in a similar role within a local authority is advantageous..

Key responsabilities:

Oversee business intelligence reporting and statutory data returns.

Manage a small team of analysts to drive performance improvements.

Support the development of self-service data access using Power BI.

Improve data quality and find innovative solutions for data management.

Job description

Your New Organisation:

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Your new role:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Data and Performance Analyst to join the Data & Intelligence Team on a full time and fixed term basis for 12 months. The post will be predominantly working from home and offers flexible work patterns and fantastic training opportunities for somebody keen for professional development.

As a Senior Data and Performance Analyst, you will be working in a supportive and innovative team, overseeing business intelligence reporting and statutory data returns. You will manage a small team of experienced analysts, helping to ensure that data drives performance and better outcomes for our citizens. You will support and develop the team’s self-service data access vision, mainly via Power BI. You will help improve data quality and find innovative solutions to achieve this. This role operates as part of a wider Data & Intelligence function, but it will focus on Education, Early Years and Inclusion.

What you'll need to succeed:

To be successful in this role, you need to be highly organised and capable of managing a varied and demanding workload. In order to effectively manage a team of analysts you need to have a good understanding of SQL and Power BI, with the ability to quality assure others’ work and understand the art of the possible. Previous experience of working in a similar role in a local authority is highly advantageous but not essential.

You need to be able to line manage a small team with varied skillsets and work effectively with other teams and external stakeholders who we regularly interact with. Good communication skills are essential, including the ability to present and explain data concepts in a meaningful and engaging way. The role will suit a data analyst/scientist wanting to make the next step in their career progression.

What you'll get in return:

When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.