Data Analyst

In this role, you will work closely with internal stakeholders, service managers, commissioners and partners, producing high-quality analytical outputs and performance information. You will play a key role in ensuring data quality, supporting statutory reporting, and promoting the effective use of evidence across the Council., If you are an Internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability

• as per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email to recruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk, as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error.
By providing this information, you can choose to be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the process.
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Applications from any Gloucestershire County Council's employees who are currently on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be considered first at shortlisting stage. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical professional who is passionate about public service, continuous improvement and using data to make a real difference. About you You will ideally have experience of data management and analysis in a complex organisation; preparing, analysing and presenting accurate and relevant information. You will bring knowledge of basic descriptive statistical analysis and awareness of more advanced techniques. You will have:
• advanced IT skills, including databases, advanced spreadsheets to include PowerQuery
• awareness of emerging business analytics tools;
• strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities;
• project management skills;
• experience of PowerBi or other relevant visualisation tools (desirable);
• an understanding of Adult Social Care (desirable).
  
  Clear career progression pathways, to support you in progressing professionally and personally
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply)
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
• Annual leave up to 30.5 days after 5 years employment
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers
• Agile working opportunities (please discuss at interview)