Data Analyst - Local Authority

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Birmingham seeks experienced Data Analysts for a hybrid role to support data transformation initiatives. Responsibilities include working with large datasets to create insightful dashboards and improve data processes within the Regulation & Enforcement Directorate. Candidates must have strong skills in Excel and Power BI, along with a proven ability to streamline services. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance data visibility and drive informed decision-making within the council.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Data modelling and building experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with large datasets to create interactive dashboards providing insights into HR KPIs.
• Support processes for Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
• Streamline data-sharing processes across internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop solutions to improve data accessibility across multiple services.

Skills

Large datasets in Excel

Creating dashboards

Power BI

Streamlining services

Data modelling

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications & Skills

• 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.
• 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. Interested? Apply today by sending your updated CV and be part of a team driving data-led transformation.

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