Data Analyst (SEND)

London Borough of Camden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Flexible working

Family leave

Staff networks

Pensions scheme

Job summary

London Borough of Camden is seeking a Data Analyst to support the Education Commissioning and Inclusion division. You will apply data analytics skills to develop data products, dashboards and bespoke analyses that inform operational delivery and strategic decisions for Camden residents.

Your role includes delivering statutory returns, creating self-serve dashboards, and collaborating with Data Engineering and Architecture teams to build robust data infrastructure for public services.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analytics to support diverse public services.
• Ability to develop and interpret dashboards and data products for non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and translate data insights into policy actions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory returns such as SEN2 for Education.
• Develop self-serve data products including dashboards for monitoring operations.
• Provide bespoke data analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Calculate and collate Education performance indicators and guide new indicators.
• Collaborate with Data Engineer and Architecture colleagues to design data infrastructure.

Skills

Data Analytics

Dashboards

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Salary: £52,205

Grade: Level 4, Zone 2

Location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 36, Full Time

Closing date: Sunday 29th November 2026; 23:55

About the role

Data play a crucial role in supporting both people and communities in Camden. Understanding residents’ needs requires inclusive data which help bridge gaps and shine light on the most complex social issues without bias or preconceptions. To achieve this vision Camden has recently published its first of a kind Data Charter to ensure that data is used transparently for public good and managed securely and ethically in an accountable way across the organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved

As a Camden Data Analyst, you will have a body of knowledge and experience in the skills, tools and techniques of Data Analytics and you will apply to this effectively to support us in delivering for the people of Camden.

You will support services within Camden’s Education Commissioning and Inclusion division. You will work with data from various internal and external sources to develop data products tailored to particular use cases. Responsibilities of the role include the delivery of statutory returns such as the SEN2; the development of self-serve data products including dashboards to enable monitoring of operational delivery; and the delivery of bespoke data analysis to inform strategic decision making.

Your work will be varied and involve interactions with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be responsible for calculating and collating Education performance indicators and providing guidance for the development of new indicators. You will design and develop data infrastructure in collaboration with Data Engineer and Architecture colleagues.

About You

As a Camden Data Analyst, you will have a body of knowledge and experience in the skills, tools and techniques of Data Analytics and you will apply to this effectively to support us in delivering for the people of Camden.

You will be an excellent communicator and influencer and a great problem solver who can work on your initiative and with others to identify creative and innovative solutions. You will also be adaptable and flexible in your approach to work and have excellent organisational skills.

Please refer to the job profile for a list of the full requirements.
http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/12016020/file/document?inline

What We Offer

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.

Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details of our excellent benefits scheme.

Inclusion and Belonging

At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. ClickInclusion and diversity - Camden Careers - Camden Council for more information on our commitment.

Anonymised Application

in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

Asking for Adjustments

At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions.

Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, [e-mail] by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you.