Data Analyst

Hertfordshire County Council; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Data Analyst to analyse performance data, support service delivery, and provide business support. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in Excel, the ability to present data effectively, and a proactive approach to work. This permanent position offers a salary ranging from £31,536 to £34,433 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to extract and manipulate data.
• Experience presenting data to a wide audience.
• Ability to ensure high work standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyse, manipulate and interpret operational data.
• Provide monthly reporting to stakeholders.
• Track and report weekly KPIs.

Skills

Proficient in Excel at Intermediate level

Ability to present data to internal and external stakeholders

Proactive approach

Experience using Microsoft packages

Job description

Job Title: Data Analyst

Starting Salary: £31,536 progressing to £34,433 per annum

Hours: 37

Location: Welwyn Garden City

Contract Type: Permanent

Directorate: Adult Care Services

Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered.

About The Team

Hertfordshire Equipment Service (HES) team is a multidisciplinary group dedicated to delivering high‑quality community equipment services across Hertfordshire.

About The Role

This role is a dual role providing reporting as the Data Analyst and also providing Business Support across all teams within HES.

Data Analyst

• To analyse, manipulate and interpret operational and performance data using ELMS and other tools to support HES service delivery
• To provide monthly reporting to internal and external stakeholders
• To provide support on all Hertfordshire Equipment Service projects
• To monitor and process financial information, including budget information, to be provided to senior management
• To track and report weekly KPIs
• To contribute to continuous service improvement across HES projects and operations
• To undertake service performance modelling / analyse activity to identify opportunities for service improvement and provide constructive feedback on key findings for implementation of improvements to aid service performance

Business Support

• Being responsible for all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across HES
• Being responsible for Risk Assessments across HES
• Additional support for Month End reconciliation of purchases

Essential (About you)

• Applicants must be proficient in Excel at Intermediate level
• Proven ability to extract and manipulate date
• Ability to present data to a wide audience including internal and external stakeholders
• Pro‑active approach and the drive to ensure that work carried out is to the highest standard
• Experience using Microsoft packages is essential

Desirable

• Ability to develop solutions and promote a solution focused approach

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP8 job profile.

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To hear more about this opportunity please contact [e-mail] for an informal discussion about the role.

Interview Date: week commencing 1 December

Benefits of working for us

How to apply

As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.

Disability Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Safeguarding

This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

English Fluency

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.