Data Analyst

Sefton Council; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking a fixed term Data Analyst for two years to join its Business Intelligence & Performance Team. The successful candidate will conduct data analysis and reporting for the Adult Social Care service, requiring skills in MS Excel, T-SQL, and Microsoft Power BI. Experience in local government data analysis is essential. This role offers a competitive salary and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience with local government data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to produce performance reports.
• Practical experience with analytical software.

Responsibilities

• Analyse data from LiquidLogic and other sources.
• Assist with statutory government returns.
• Produce monthly performance reports.
• Respond to ad-hoc data requests.
• Assist with use of LiquidLogic and ContrOCC systems.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Excel

T-SQL

Microsoft Power BI

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent

Job description

Key Details

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Salary: Grade H SCP 26 - 30, Salary £37,280 - £40,777
• Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House
• Contract: Contract
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 30/11/2025 at 23:59
• Reference: CR/25/325606

Sefton Council is seeking to recruit a fixed term Data Analyst for two years to join its central Business Intelligence & Performance Team, supporting data analysis and reporting for the Adult Social Care service.

Technical experience and practical ability to analyse and report data using MS Excel, T‑SQL, and Microsoft Power BI, are pre‑requisite essentials.

Importantly, we are looking for someone with prior experience of local government and data analysis that includes Adult Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Analyse data from the Council’s Adult Social Care case management system LiquidLogic (System C Software) and other data sources.
• Assist with statutory government returns.
• Produce monthly performance reports.
• Respond to ad‑hoc requests for data.
• Assist with use of LiquidLogic and/or ContrOCC systems (full training provided).
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills to work closely with others in the Council’s Adult Social Care service area, driving data analysis and performance management.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in an analytical discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent practical experience.
• Technical experience with MS Excel, T‑SQL and Microsoft Power BI.
• Prior experience with local government data analysis, ideally covering Adult Social Care.

This is a great opportunity to develop your expertise, working on high profile issues as part of a dynamic and supportive professional team.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Disabled and Care Experienced individuals will be offered an interview if they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs and want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview. Care‑experienced individuals who meet the essential requirements for the role will also be invited to interview.

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