Data Analyst

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via the "Me" tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking the application link in the section of the application form titled "REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS".

Actual closing date: Applications must be received by 13 January 2026, 11:55pm.

Location: Council HQ. Hours: 35 hours per week. Work Pattern: Monday - Friday 8:45am - 4:45pm. Salary: £52,922 - £57,885 per year.

South Lanarkshire Council Education Resources is strengthening the way we use data to drive improvement across our schools and services. We are seeking to recruit a skilled and enthusiastic Education Data Analyst to help us make the best use of the rich and complex data available across all areas of our work. You will play a key role in supporting strategic planning, performance improvement and policy development by analysing educational data, developing dashboards and visual tools and providing insight that supports senior leaders, schools and partners.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to South Lanarkshire Council's improvement agenda, including national priorities around data use, closing the poverty-related attainment gap, improving outcomes for children and young people and ensuring the effective use of targeted funding.

We are looking for someone who is analytical, innovative and confident working with large datasets. You will provide high-quality statistical advice, support self-evaluation and performance activities and lead data development projects that enhance our understanding of attendance, attainment, equity and wider outcomes. You will also represent the Council at national forums and collaborate with internal and external partners, including NHS, HSCP and Scottish Government.

You will join a supportive and forward-thinking team at a time of significant development and change, with the chance to shape how we use data to improve the lives of children, young people and families across South Lanarkshire.

Hybrid working: available for this role. If you are shortlisted, we look forward to discussing how we balance service needs with flexibility to support your work-life balance.

View the Data Analyst job profile.

• Analyse educational data and develop dashboards and visual tools to support strategic planning, performance improvement and policy development.
• Provide high-quality statistical advice and support self-evaluation and performance activities.
• Lead data development projects that enhance understanding of attendance, attainment, equity and wider outcomes.
• Represent the Council at national forums and collaborate with internal and external partners (e.g., NHS, HSCP, Scottish Government).
• Contribute to improvement efforts across schools and services and support senior leaders, schools and partners with data-driven insights.

• Analytical, innovative, and confident working with large datasets.
• Ability to work with complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Experience providing statistical advice and supporting performance activities.
• Willingness to engage with national forums and external partners.
• Ability to adapt to change within a developing data environment.

• If you require to submit any further information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.
• Please apply online — all correspondence will be via your email address.
• Preferred candidates identified after the selection process may be required to assist the recruitment team with timely completion of recruitment checks. If checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may be withdrawn from this position.
• Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire Council shall disqualify the applicant.

• This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. It is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offense to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.
• Preferred candidates may be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment.
• Please refer to Overseas Criminal Records Check requirements if applicable (birth outside the UK or residence abroad in the past 10 years).
• South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and participates in the Disability Confident Scheme. We promote a culture of inclusion and offer a range of family-friendly policies.

• Enrollment in the local government pension scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC option to increase pension pot.
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus up to 10 public holidays.
• Occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies (flexible working and leave).
• Employee discounts and additional benefits (Cycle to Work, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program).

Note: We do not accept CVs in place of the application form. To be considered, please complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.

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