Data and Insights Lead

Thurrock Council; Grays; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking a proactive People Data and Insights Lead to transform data into actionable insights. The role involves developing high-quality reports and enhancing data accessibility to support decision-making across the organization. Candidates should have strong analytical and data visualization skills, familiarity with Oracle Fusion HCM, and experience using analytics platforms like Power BI or Tableau. The position also offers benefits such as flexible working opportunities and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Ongoing training and professional development

Employee assistance programme

Staff discounts and local offers

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and data visualization skills for insightful presentations.
• Understanding of HR and OD data needs for evidence-based decisions.
• Experience with Gender Pay Gap and Equality Pay Gap reports.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and present complex data for impactful reports.
• Lead on how HR communicates data across the Council.
• Maintain and create reports and dashboards for timely information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data visualization

Oracle Fusion HCM

HR systems reporting tools

Collaboration

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Description

Job Title: People Data and Insights Lead

Salary: per annum (pro rata if part-time)

Grade: F

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

About the Department

The Data & Systems Team sits within the People Services department ensuring the organisation has accurate reliable and meaningful workforce information. The team provides clear data insights to support workforce planning and strategic decision-making, maintains and continuously improves the Human Capital Management (HCM) system and manages organisational structures and position data. It is also responsible for timely and accurate data input, high-quality record keeping in line with policy and audit requirements, and completing statutory reporting obligations including Office for National Statistics (ONS) returns.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and analytical People Data Insight Analyst to play a key role in transforming organisational data into meaningful insight. This role is central to supporting decision-making across the Council by developing high quality reporting, improving data accessibility and strengthening how People Services uses data to understand complex workforce issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and present complex data turning insight into clear impactful reports and analyses that support HR Organisational Development (OD) and wider organisational needs.
• Lead on the development of how the HR / OD function shares uses and communicates data across the Council and with partners.
• Improve systems processes and tools that enable effective use of data evidence evaluation and research to support decision-making and organisational learning.
• Maintain, develop and create reports, dashboards and data products that provide accurate, accessible and timely information.
• Design and deliver tools, guidance and training to help colleagues access and use data independently through on-demand and self‑service methods.

About You

• Has strong analytical and data visualisation skills with the ability to present insight to non-technical audiences.
• Understands HR and OD data needs and the importance of evidence-based workforce decision-making.
• Has a solid understanding of the Oracle Fusion HCM Organisational Tree including how structures and hierarchies support reporting and analysis.
• Is familiar with Local Government statutory reporting ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely submissions.
• Has experience analysing and preparing Gender Pay Gap and Equality Pay Gap reports with the ability to interpret patterns, identify drivers and inform action planning.
• Can build strong relationships and work collaboratively with teams across the organisation.
• Is confident developing new approaches, improving processes and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Has experience using HR systems reporting tools or analytics platforms (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Excel, HRIS).

Benefits of Working with Us

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

DBS Check: Not Required for this post

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 11th December 2025

Closing Date (Internal & External): 4th January 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process please contact:

Jo Mistry – Data and Systems Manager

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