Data Analyst

South Lanarkshire Council; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking an Education Data Analyst to enhance the use of data across educational services. Key responsibilities include analyzing educational data, developing dashboards for insights, and supporting performance improvement initiatives. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and is pivotal in ensuring effective data management strategies to benefit children and young people. Applicants should possess strong analytical skills and experience in data visualization.

Benefits

Enrolment in local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Employee Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Must have experience in data analysis and data visualization tools.
• Ability to communicate insights effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience collaborating with various stakeholders including health organizations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze educational data to support strategic planning.
• Develop dashboards and visual tools for data insights.
• Support performance improvement activities and policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data visualization skills

Confidence with large datasets

Statistical advice

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Job description

Location: Council HQ.Hours: 35 hours per week
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday 8:45am - 16:45pm.
Salary: £52,922 - £57,885 per year.

South Lanarkshire Council Education Resources is strengthening the way we use data to drive improvement across our schools and services.

We are seeking to recruit a skilled and enthusiastic Education Data Analyst to help us make the best use of the rich and complex data available across all areas of our work. You will play a key role in supporting strategic planning, performance improvement and policy development by analysing educational data, developing dashboards and visual tools and providing insight that supports senior leaders, schools and partners.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to South Lanarkshire Council’s improvement agenda, including national priorities around data use, closing the poverty‑related attainment gap, improving outcomes for children and young people and ensuring the effective use of targeted funding.

We are looking for someone who is analytical, innovative and confident working with large datasets. You will provide high‑quality statistical advice, support self‑evaluation and performance activities and lead data development projects that enhance our understanding of attendance, attainment, equity and wider outcomes. You will also represent the Council at national forums and collaborate with internal and external partners, including NHS, HSCP and Scottish Government.

You will join a supportive and forward‑thinking team at a time of significant development and change, with the chance to shape how we use data to improve the lives of children, young people and families across South Lanarkshire.

Hybrid working is available for this role. If you are shortlisted, we look forward to discussing how we balance service needs with flexibility to support your work‑life balance.

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.

Legal and Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Discrimination

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

Benefits

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support).

About Us

South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town.

Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper.

We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes:

• People - skills, learning and employability
• Place - physical infrastructure and place
• Business - business development and growth

Job Info

• Job Identification 3679
• Posting Date 01/30/2026, 04:09 PM
• Apply Before 02/13/2026, 11:55 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 5TH FLOOR, HAMILTON, ML3 0AA, GB