Data Analyst

Surrey County Council; Woking; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Woking is seeking a Data Analyst to support the Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships directorate. The successful candidate will analyze and present data to help improve care services for vulnerable adults. This role offers a salary of £33,552 per annum for a 12-month secondment opportunity with various employee benefits including generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

26 days' holiday, increasing with service

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Learning and development resources

Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyze complex data sets and identify trends.
• Experience with data visualization tools is a bonus.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly production of the County Assurance Pack.
• Drive performance improvement with tailored reporting.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Creative problem-solving ability

Communication and collaboration

Attention to detail and accuracy

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

• Location: Victoria Gate, Chobham Road, Woking, GU21 6JD

Description

We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

The starting salary for this role is £33,552 per annum, working 36 hours per week. This is a 12-month secondment opportunity. Please discuss with your line manager before submitting your application.

Are you ready to join a team that ensures our Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships (AWHP) directorate has the data and insight it needs to deliver safe, effective, and efficient services to Surrey residents? We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our reporting workstream within the AWHP Business Intelligence Team.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.

About the Role

We're seeking a proactive and analytical individual who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about using data to drive change. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This is an opportunity to develop your data analysis skills, report building/writing skills, and presentation skills in order to produce creative reports which support operational teams in Adults, Wellbeing, and Health Partnerships.

As a Data Analyst, you will:

• Support the monthly production of the County Assurance Pack
• Support the AWHP Directors and their teams, driving performance improvement by enabling teams with tailored reporting, Tableau access, and targeted training aligned to the performance management cycle
• Support the planning and submission of the statutory reports, ensuring compliance and data integrity
• Champion cross‑functional collaboration, working closely with teams across AWHP and SCC

Your work will directly influence strategic decisions that enhance the quality of care provided. By analysing and presenting data on service performance, you will help identify areas for improvement, ensuring that care services are continuously optimised to meet the needs of our most vulnerable adults.

Your role will be crucial in providing actionable insights to social care teams, helping them to understand trends, measure outcomes, and implement best practices. By translating complex data into clear, impactful information, you will support frontline workers in delivering more effective and personalised care, ultimately improving the lives of our residents.

Through data analysis, you will help streamline operations and ensure that resources are allocated where they are needed most. Your efforts will lead to more efficient use of time and funds, which means more resources can be directed towards care activities. This results in better support for both care providers and recipients, making a tangible difference in the overall care experience.

About the Team

The Business Intelligence (BI) Team is a dynamic and forward‑thinking group that delivers flexible, high‑impact services across the Directorate. The BI Team is part of AWHP's Systems, Analytics and Service Improvement Service.

The Systems, Analytics and Service Improvement Service bring together the Business Intelligence Team, the Commissioning Performance and Analytics Team and the Business Systems and Digital Team. We play a central role in delivering the Adult Social Care (ASC) Statutory Framework and maintain strong partnerships with national bodies including the Department of Health, Skills for Care, and ADASS. We support AWHP operational teams by providing high‑quality data, insightful analysis, and strategic intelligence that informs improvement initiatives and service delivery.

As leaders in data visualisation within ASC, we're driving the development of innovative dashboards and reporting tools. We champion digital excellence and promote strong IT capabilities across the organisation.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align withour behaviours:

• Strong analytical skills: Proven ability to analyse complex data sets, identify trends, and draw actionable insights. Experience with data visualization tools is a bonus.
• Creative problem‑solving ability: Ability to develop innovative solutions to data‑related challenges. Ability to think outside the box and approach problems from multiple angles to find effective and unique solutions.
• Communication and collaboration: Excellent communication skills to effectively present findings and recommendations to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Experience working in cross‑functional teams and collaborating with diverse groups
• Attention to detail and accuracy: Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality in data analysis.

To apply for this role, we invite you to upload your CV and respond to the following application questions:

• What has motivated you to apply for this position?
• Please describe a time when you analysed data and identified a trend or issue that supported strategic decision‑making. How did you present your findings?
• Adult Social Care data often comes from multiple sources with varying levels of completeness and accuracy. How would you assess, clean, and validate data before using it for performance reporting?
• You will work with a range of colleagues who have different levels of data literacy. How do you adapt your communication style to engage and influence them?

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 07/12/2025 with interviews planned to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two‑tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

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Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.