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R2R103535 - 131416 - Data Analyst

Southend-on-Sea City Council
Southend-on-Sea
3 weeks ago
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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

Southend-on-Sea City Council are delighted to be recruiting for a talented Data Analyst to join our innovative One Council Programme, a strategic transformation initiative focused on delivering sustainable, long-term change across all parts of the Council. This contract is offered on a full time and fixed term basis for 12 months.

As a key member of this high-impact team, you’ll play a vital role in uncovering opportunities for improvement and supporting the design and delivery of better services through evidence-based decisions. This is more than a traditional analyst role — it’s an opportunity to be part of a council-wide transformation programme that is reshaping how we serve our communities.

As a Data Analyst, you will assist with the continued development and implementation of the framework for all performance targets for the council, including Government and locally determined targets. You will also assist with the collection of data through providing advice and support to specialist practitioners, such as social workers and teachers. You will support to the implementation of statutory/voluntary survey process including data cleansing and benchmarking analysis.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you need to be able to promote, develop and deliver analytical and performance functions through the development and delivery of:

• An integrated planning and performance model.

• Strong planning and performance links across the Council and with partner Agencies.

• Continuous improvement in the use of performance data and statistical analysis.

• Effective systems for making statutory returns.

• Effective systems for the efficient distribution of analytic reports and other data.

• Collection and dissemination of performance data across service areas.

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.

If you would like a copy the Job Description, please click here

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.


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