2 x Data Analyst - Local Authority

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Birmingham
1 month ago
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Location: Birmingham Contract: Initial 6 Months Working Pattern: Hybrid

Hays are recruiting two experienced Data Analysts to join the Regulation & Enforcement Directorate of a local council. This is an exciting opportunity to support the department on its data transformation journey and help drive informed decision-making.

About the Roles

We have two distinct positions within the directorate:

Role 1 - Regulation & Enforcement Team

  • Work with large datasets to create interactive dashboards that provide insight into HR KPIs.
  • Support the council's processes for Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, ensuring accurate and timely data reporting.

Role 2 - Neighbourhood Partnership Team

  • Streamline data-sharing processes across internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop solutions to improve efficiency and accessibility of information across multiple services.

Key Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience working with large datasets in Excel.
  • Ability to create dashboards and visual reports (Power BI experience essential).
  • Proven experience in streamlining services and data processes.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills.
  • Data modelling and building experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by improving data visibility and efficiency within a key council directorate.Inte...

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