Data Analyst

Salt Digital Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK local authority is seeking two experienced Data Analysts for a significant transformation programme aimed at modernising systems and improving service delivery. This role involves working hands-on with real data challenges, analysing complex datasets, and creating insights to inform critical decisions. The position requires strong experience in Power BI and knowledge of public service data needs, providing a fantastic opportunity in a dynamic internal consultancy team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Local Government or Council settings is a must.
• Proven track record as a Data Analyst with large datasets.
• Strong understanding of public service data needs.

Responsibilities

• Cleanse, validate, and restructure complex datasets from legacy systems.
• Create visual dashboards and performance reports using Power BI.
• Collaborate across services to support redesign of frontline services.

Skills

Data Analysis

SQL

Power BI

Collaboration

Tools

Liquid Logic

NEC

Jigsaw

Academy

Job description

New Job Alert – Senior Data Analyst – Local Government Transformation

A UK local authority is undertaking a significant, multi-year transformation programme across core service areas including Adult Social Care, Children’s Services, and Housing. This programme is data-led and insight-driven, aiming to modernise outdated systems, improve service delivery, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

We are seeking two experienced Data Analysts to support this work as part of a dynamic internal consultancy team. These roles will be embedded within services, working hands-on with real data challenges to inform critical decisions and reform frontline delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleanse, validate, and restructure complex datasets from legacy systems (e.g. Liquid Logic, NEC, Jigsaw, Academy)
• Create clear, visual dashboards and performance reports using Power BI
• Collaborate across housing, social care and children’s services to support redesign of frontline services
• Link and reconcile data from disconnected systems to provide accurate, meaningful insights
• Coach non-technical staff to build internal understanding and capability in data usage
• Support service leaders in making informed decisions around resources, costs, and delivery models

Essential Skills & Experience

MUST have recent experience in Local Government or Council settings
(Experience with public sector consultancies working on local gov projects also acceptable)

• Proven track record as a Data Analyst working with large public datasets
• Strong experience in Power BI (reporting, dashboards, visuals)
• Solid SQL skills (data extraction, cleaning, validation)
• Familiarity with relevant local government systems, ideally including: Liquid Logic, Mosaic, NEC, RIO, Academy, Jigsaw
• Experience cleansing and aligning data from multiple disconnected sources
• Strong understanding of public service data needs (e.g. adult social care, children’s services, housing)
• Able to work independently and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams

Desirable (But Not Essential)

• NHS or public health experience may be considered only if core skills and transformation background align
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric or cloud-based analytics environments
• Experience with Tableau or other BI tools
• Understanding of flow accounting or cost-to-serve modelling

Location: Southeast England / Hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week)
Contract: Until March 2026
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £500 (Inside IR35)
Sector: Local Government / Public Sector

If you’re interested – or know someone who might be – send your CV to [e-mail]

Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2504-353203

Salary:

Salary per: day

Job Duration: 6

Job Start Date: 26/05/2025

Job Industries: Data

Job Locations: Greater London

Job Types: Contract

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