Data Analyst - FLK14652

Falkirk Council; Grangemouth; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Falkirk Council is seeking a Data Analyst within our Waste Services team to provide analytical and technical support, improving the accessibility, quality and consistency of weighbridge data used for decision making.

You will handle large datasets, manage data from GIS platforms and weighbridge software, and ensure compliance with Data Protection legislation and council policies. The role is 37 hours per week with hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Experience handling large datasets and interpreting data for decision making.
• Ability to manage data from GIS platforms and weighbridge software.
• Familiar with data protection legislation and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical and technical support to the Waste Strategy team.
• Improve accessibility, quality and consistency of data (weighbridge data).
• Ensure data handling complies with policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organise your workload

Work to deadlines

Communicate with Colleagues

Apply and adhere to council policies

Understand Data Protection legislation

MS Office packages

Tools

GIS software

Weighbridge software

Job description

Job Advert

We want your future to become part of ours.

Falkirk Council is a council of the future. A community of over 7,000 employees striving to create better lives for all of our residents.

Come join us.

Could you be our next Data Analyst within our Waste Services team?

In this role you will provide analytical and technical support to the Waste Strategy team. You will be responsible for improving the accessibility, quality and consistency of data. Waste data will generally take the form of weighbridge reports, so a basic understanding of weighbridge operations is essential.

What we are looking for

The ideal person for this role will be able to handle large datasets, understand the impact data has on decision making. You will be able to manage and interpret data from GIS platforms and weighbridge software.

Key Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Organise your workload
• Work to deadlines
• Communicate with Colleagues
• Apply and adhere to council policies and procedures
• Understand Data Protection legislation
• Experience working with MS office packages

Sounds like you? Great.

View our job profile below for more information on what could be your next job.

Why work with us?

At Falkirk Council, we strive to create positive change in our community by empowering our people to make a difference. We are a team-oriented, purpose-driven organisation focused on creating positive change. Be a part of something bigger, be part of our future, and come work with us.

We are looking for people who share our values and want to make a real impact in our communities. Our values: Responsive, Innovative, Trusted, and Ambitious (RITA) shape everything we do.

• Responsive: We embrace technology and modern ways of working to deliver services that meet customer needs every day.
• Innovative: We celebrate creativity and learning to inspire new solutions that make Falkirk a great place to live, learn, work, and visit.
• Trusted: We remove barriers and empower people with the skills to lead independent, fulfilling lives.
• Ambitious: We work together to create sustainable services that make a lasting difference.

This role offers hybrid working, allowing employees to work both from home and in Council locations, to support business needs. We promote a balanced approach, ensuring staff have the right environment to collaborate with colleagues while also having the option to work independently when appropriate.

Falkirk Council values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

You will work 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm and Friday 9am - 4.30pm

This is a full-time position; however, we welcome and will consider requests for part-time hours in line with service requirements.

What we can offer you.

As a Falkirk Council employee, you'll enjoy a range of flexible benefits

Contact Us

For more information regarding this role, contact Robert Brown at [e-mail]

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