Data Analyst

Somerset Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Taunton seeks a Data Analyst to support the Families First Partnership Programme. This role involves analyzing complex datasets, building performance dashboards using MS PowerBI, and ensuring data quality while collaborating with multi-agency partners. Ideal candidates will have experience in children's social care services. The salary ranges from £32,597 to £36,363 annually, and there are flexible working arrangements available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave allowance

Staff discounts in gyms

Employee Assistance program

Pension Scheme with optional enhancement

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Discount offerings through My Staff Shop

Qualifications

• Ability to perform data analysis and present insights effectively.
• Knowledge of Children’s Social Care services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Families First Partnership Programme by providing accurate analysis.
• Create dashboards and reports to monitor performance and outcomes.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with GDPR.

Skills

Analysing complex datasets

Building dashboards using MS PowerBI

Ensuring data quality and compliance

Collaborating with multi-agency partners

Communicating technical information clearly

Tools

MS PowerBI

Job description

As a Data Analyst supporting our Families First Partnership Programme, you will be part of a major national reform initiative transforming how children and families are supported.

Your analysis will ensure that decisions are informed by accurate evidence, performance is monitored, and improvements are measurable. By creating dashboards, reports and insights, you will help partners understand what is working, identify gaps and drive changes that improve outcomes for children and families.

The programme introduces a whole-system, a children‑centred approach to social care, health, education and policing, with a strong focus on early help and multi‑agency collaboration. Key elements include:

• Family Help – integrated support for families to prevent crisis and keep children safely at home.
• Multi‑Agency Child Protection Teams – bringing together social care, health, police and education professionals to deliver statutory child protection in a joined‑up way.
• Family Group Decision Making – empowering families to shape solutions and plans for their children.
• Improved Information Sharing and Data Systems – ensuring timely, accurate support across agencies.
• Accurate and timely data feeds to support programme monitoring and statutory returns.
• Performance dashboards and impact reports for boards and stakeholders.
• Data models and visualisations that inform strategic decisions and service improvements.
• Support for the development of shared case management systems and analytic tools.

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What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

• Analyse complex datasets and present insights clearly for different audiences.
• Build dashboards and reports using MS PowerBI to monitor performance and outcomes.
• Ensure data quality, integrity and compliance with GDPR and safeguarding standards.
• Work collaboratively with programme managers, IT teams and multi‑agency partners.
• Communicate technical information in a way that is accessible and actionable.

The ideal candidate will also have a knowledge of Children’s Social Care services.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What’s in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work‑life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more...

Anything else I should know?

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Malcom Riches, Head of Business Intelligence and Insight at [e-mail]

The salary for the role is Grade 11, ranging from £32,597 to £36,363 per annum.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button – we can’t wait to hear from you.