Corporate Data Analyst

Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing); Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ealing Council is recruiting a Corporate Data Analyst to join the MTFS Board PMO on a full‑time basis. You will lead analytical work to support strategic commissioning and transformation across the organisation, enabling data driven decision making to implement the medium term financial strategy.

You will prepare, manage, and analyse data to generate insights, guide best practices across teams, and promote ethical data use while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proficient in modern data visualisation tools such as Power BI and Tableau with advanced MS Excel, Access and Business Objects.
• Skilled in analytical languages including Python, R and SQL to design, test and document analytical solutions.
• Experienced with large datasets: extracting, cleansing, linking and validating data from diverse sources.
• Demonstrates strong quantitative analysis, forecasting methods and interpretation of statistical information.
• Able to develop models and systems using appropriate data tools for organisational challenges.
• Skilled at presenting data insights through dashboards to support decision making.
• Identifies opportunities for data-driven products and services to improve service delivery.
• Implements data governance, improves data quality and promotes ethical data use.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical work supporting strategic commissioning and transformation across the organisation.
• Ensure data is prepared, managed and analysed to generate insights aligned with priorities.
• Guide best practices across teams and influence direction through evidence.
• Translate complex data into clear insights for varied audiences, verbally and in writing.
• Develop dashboards and visualisations for stakeholder engagement and decision making.

Skills

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Access

Business Objects

Python

R

SQL

Data cleansing

Forecasting

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Grade 12

2 Years Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity for LBE Staff

Ealing Council has an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Data Analyst on a full‑time basis. We are committed to delivering value for money for residents by directing investment to where it delivers the greatest impact. The Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) Programme Management Office (PMO) supports the MTFS Board by overseeing the delivery of projects and programmes that strengthen the Council’s long‑term financial sustainability. The PMO monitors and reports on the delivery of agreed savings from the 2026/27 budget and identifies further opportunities to support financial sustainability in 2027/28 and 2028/29. Through effective resource management and a focus on prevention, we aim to deliver sustainable services and improved outcomes for residents.

£53,919 - £56,058 pa inclusive

As a Corporate Data Analyst in the MTFS Board PMO, you will lead analytical work that supports strategic commissioning and transformation across the organisation. Working closely with the Assistant Director for Commissioning and Capacity Building, you will play a key role in enabling data driven decision making to implement the medium term financial strategy and transition to an asset-based commissioning model that empowers Connected Communities.

You will ensure data is effectively prepared, managed, and analysed to generate insights that align with organisational priorities. You will guide best practices across teams, influence strategic direction through evidence, and ensure ethical and impactful use of data.

Our ideal Corporate Data Analyst will have the below skills and experience:

• Proficient in modern data visualisation tools such as Power BI and/or Tableau, with advanced skills in MS Excel, MS Access, and Business Objects.
• Skilled in analytical programming languages including Python, R, and SQL, with the ability to design, test, and document robust analytical solutions.
• Experienced in handling large and complex datasets: extracting, cleansing, linking, and validating data from diverse sources including databases, spreadsheets, and ICT systems.
• Demonstrates advanced analytical and evaluation capabilities, with a strong grasp of quantitative analysis, forecasting methodologies, and the ability to interpret both statistical and written information.
• Able to develop systems and models tailored to organisational challenges using appropriate data tools and methodologies.
• Skilled in presenting data insights through dashboards and visualisations that support strategic decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
• Adept at identifying opportunities for data driven products and solutions that enable transformation and enhance service delivery.
• Experienced in implementing data governance frameworks, improving data quality, and promoting safe and ethical data use aligned with organisational values and commissioning principles.
• Confident in translating complex and technical data into clear, actionable insights for a range of audiences, both verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Skilled in facilitating discussions with diverse groups, influencing decision-making through evidence‑based recommendations.
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability for individual workload and project delivery.
• Capable of prioritising and managing multiple tasks to meet competing deadlines.
• Creative thinker with a proactive approach to improving data processes, systems, and information flows.

It is essential that your supporting statement addresses every criterion in the person specification. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the candidate meets all essential requirements will be rejected upon receipt and will not proceed to shortlisting.

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.

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Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.

Please note all applications will be determined on merit.

Work location, Perceval House - expected to be in the office 3 days per week.

External applicants will be offered a fixed‑term contract and existing Ealing council employees will be offered the opportunity of a secondment.

Closing date for applications: 5 October 2026

Interview date: 20 October 2026