Data Analyst

Data Analyst

Posted Today by Belmont Recruitment

£450 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Slough, Berkshire

Summary: The Data Analyst role at Slough Council involves managing and enhancing the Council's data assets through the development and delivery of its Data Strategy. The position requires leading a team of analysts, ensuring data quality, and creating insightful Power BI dashboards to support efficient service delivery. This is a hybrid position with an initial temporary contract of 3-6 months, with potential for extension or permanent placement. The role demands proficiency in various data technologies and frameworks, particularly in Adult Service systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the development, management, and delivery of the Council’s Data Strategy.
  • Create, maintain, and develop the technical infrastructure for integrating datasets.
  • Ensure high-quality data and lead the creation of insightful Power BI dashboards.
  • Undertake engineering projects to improve and combine data from various systems.
  • Lead a team of data analysts and manage external suppliers.
  • Utilize modern data technologies and investigate emerging technologies.

Key Skills:

  • Proficiency in SQL, R, Python, and Power BI.
  • Experience with Liquidlogic and Controcc systems, ideally Agresso.
  • Familiarity with ITIL, ISO 20000, PRINCE, MSP, MoP, ISO 27001 standards.
  • Strong leadership and management skills.
  • Ability to ensure data quality and usability.

Salary (Rate): £450/day

City: Slough

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Slough Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3- 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Data Analyst this role will be: Hybrid SL1 2EJ

The right candidate will:

The role will ensure the Council is making excellent use of it’s data assets.

It will achieve that by supporting the overall development, management and delivery of the Council’s Data Strategy and associated work programmes.

Starting with the creation, maintenance and further development of the technical infrastructure needed to host and integrate disparate datasets. Through to supporting colleagues to ensure the data are high quality,and taking the lead role creating insightful Power BI dashboards providing the business with all the management information (e.g. PIs, KPIs, Statutory Reporting) and insights it needs to deliver the Council’s services efficiently and effectively. You will;

  • Help to create business and user value from data by undertaking significant engineering projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
  • Lead a team of data analysts, providing management oversight and leadership.
  • Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality control.
  • Work with data professionals to build products and services which deliver continuous insight and value to our staff and residents.
  • Lead data projects, including leading and managing external suppliers.
  • Use the best of modern data technologies and platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.

We require the following:

They will primarily be working on Adult Service systems so need to Liquidlogic and Controcc, ideally Agresso too.

Proficiency in using query languages and data analysis packages such as SQL, R, Python, Power BI.

Familiar with applicable national and international standards, frameworks, and methods such as ITIL, ISO 20000, PRINCE, MSP, MoP, ISO 27001.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,