Data-Driven Information Officer — Planning & Building Control

North East Combined Authority; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Hours

Hybrid Work

Learning & Development

Health & Wellbeing

Cycle to Work

Annual Leave

Career Progression

Job summary

North East Combined Authority is seeking a Planning Data Analyst to support Development Management and Building Control. You’ll provide data-driven insights, manage information resources, and assist with meetings and reporting to help shape city planning and growth.

Applicants should have Power BI, SQL and Excel experience, with a focus on accuracy and customer service. The role offers hybrid working and a strong emphasis on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths with strong IT skills.
• Knowledge of Power BI, SQL and database systems.
• Experience in data analysis and keeping accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for enquiries via reception, phone and email.
• Maintain and update planning and building control information resources.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas and updates for Planning & Development Committee.
• Produce and maintain management information and statutory reports using Excel and Power BI.
• Use SQL to extract, transform and analyse data for reporting and FOI requests.
• Monitor quality assurance and suggest improvements using data insights.
• Maintain accurate records and support information management and reporting.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives as required.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Data analysis

Customer service

Education

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Tools

Power Query

Power Automate

Job description

North East Combined Authority is seeking a Planning Data Analyst to support Development Management and Building Control. You’ll provide data-driven insights, manage information resources, and assist with meetings and reporting to help shape city planning and growth.

Applicants should have Power BI, SQL and Excel experience, with a focus on accuracy and customer service. The role offers hybrid working and a strong emphasis on continuous improvement.