Analyst

Adult Learning; England; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health organization in Norwich is seeking a dedicated Analyst to enhance understanding and drive insights for place partnerships. This role involves data collection, analysis, and the production of reports and dashboards to communicate findings effectively. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience in research methodologies. Flexible working arrangements are available, and a passion for data is essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Employee discounts programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and ability to apply research methods.
• Experience in data collection and analysis.
• Ability to communicate insights effectively.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate research and evaluation practices.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate data insights.
• Produce dashboards, reports, and presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research methodology

Data communication

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Data analysis software

Dashboard tools

Job description

Job Description

Analyst | 8639 | Fixed Term Contract until September 2026 |37 hours per week | £37,280 to £39,152 per annum | Grade I | Norwich

Insight & Analytics, Active Norfolk

Fixed Term contract to September 2026 with possibility of a further extension, depending on funding confirmation.

Active Norfolk is getting Norfolk moving, bringing together partners to make a difference to the people of Norfolk who would benefit the most from becoming active, as well as helping to shape a future where being active is ‘just what people do’.

Active Norfolk, in collaboration with Norfolk County Council’s Insight and Analytics department is seeking a dedicated individual to join the team as an Analyst for our pivotal work with ‘Place Partnerships’. Sport England have committed significant investment and strategic emphasis on the importance of detailed local understanding and physical activity interventions that are informed by evidence and community need. This role will be at the forefront of driving the insight function for this impactful work.

Your primary responsibility will be to facilitate research, monitoring, evaluation, learning, and insight practices across the work being planned and delivered in the three ‘place’ areas of King’s Lynn, Great Yarmouth and Breckland.

As an Analyst for Place Partnerships, you will collaborate with relevant project colleagues to understand their needs and implement processes to capture and utilise insights effectively. Your role will involve collecting, analysing, and communicating data and insights to the project team and stakeholders. You will be instrumental in producing dashboards, reports, presentations, and other essential outputs.

Whilst embedded in Active Norfolk, you will also benefit from working as part of Norfolk County Council’s Insight and Analytics (I&A) directorate. An innovative and collaborative environment where data drives meaningful change. The I&A teams are embedded across a wide range of services and functions, working closely with local, regional, and national partners. This unique positioning offers you access to a well-established framework for training, skills development, and career progression. We actively invest in data innovation and research, and foster professional growth in areas such as data analysis, predictive intelligence, and data science. With cutting-edge technology at your fingertips and a strong culture of support, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a forward-thinking, impact-driven setting.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to apply research methods in practical situations. You will work towards enhancing our understanding, monitoring performance, and demonstrating impact through data utilisation.If you have a passion for utilising data to drive organisational and project success and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Active Norfolk is striving to ensure our team reflects the diverse communities we aim to support, so we welcome applications from individuals of any background.

In return we think we have lots to offer. This is a role with an opportunity to make your own, and the working environment at Norfolk County Council where we put work life balance at the forefront; offering flexible, smarter working arrangements, all underpinned by leading edge technology which will enable you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

We might be biased, but we think it’s a great role in a great place. If you think you have what it takes, we would love to hear from you.

All our office-based roles work on a hybrid basis from home and our office base as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. We anticipate that hybrid working will be a key feature of this role going forward – our office base is located at Easton College, Norwich. Occasional travel to events and meetings in the three ‘place’ areas in Norfolk will be required.

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
• ‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
• A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions
• Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
• Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
  

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 10 August 2025 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 17 August 2025 23:59