Summary: The Lead Reporting and Data Analyst role within Local Government focuses on overseeing statutory reporting for Children's Social Care in the West Midlands. The position involves managing a team of Data Analysts, ensuring data accuracy, and developing reporting solutions to enhance decision-making. The role requires strong technical leadership in data warehousing and reporting tools, particularly Power BI and SQL. This is a hybrid position, requiring one day per week on-site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and maintenance of statutory and operational reporting for Children's Social Care
• Manage and mentor a team of three Data Analysts, ensuring high-quality data outputs
• Provide technical leadership in data warehousing, SQL Scripting, and reporting
• Develop Power BI dashboards and SSRS reports to support operational decision-making
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with GDPR and other regulations
• Work closely with Children's Services, Business Systems Analysts (Mosaic), and other departments to align reporting with service needs
• Champion the use of agile methodologies within the team to improve efficiency

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in statutory reporting for Children's Social Care
• Strong knowledge of data warehouse architecture and SQL Scripting
• Hands-on experience with Power BI dashboards and SSRS reporting
• Familiarity with Children's Social Care case management systems (ideally Mosaic)
• Previous experience managing a team of Data Analysts or similar roles
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to lead on BI and reporting solutions to drive service improvement

Salary (Rate): £400

City: Herefordshire

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other