Data and Insights Lead

Thurrock Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a People Data and Insights Lead. This role involves transforming complex workforce data into actionable insights to support strategic decision-making across the Council. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proven experience with HR systems, and proficiency in data visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau. Additional skills include knowledge of HR data needs and the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical audiences. This positions offers a supportive and inclusive working environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Ongoing training and professional development

Employee assistance programme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and data visualization skills.
• Understanding of HR and OD data needs.
• Ability to present complex data to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and present complex data into impactful reports.
• Lead the development of data communication across departments.
• Maintain and create reports and dashboards for timely insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data visualization

Relationship building

Continuous improvement

Knowledge of HR data

Education

Experience with HR systems

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

HRIS

Job description

Job Title:People Data and Insights Lead
Salary:£45,624– £52,038 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

We’re looking for someone who:

• 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

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• 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

Closing Dates

Redeployment Only: 11th December 2025

Internal & External: 19th December 2025

Interview Date

To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

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

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Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2752
• Job Category Human Resources
• Posting Date 12/11/2025, 10:11 AM
• Apply Before 12/19/2025, 10:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Civic Offices, Grays, Essex, RM17 6SL, GB