Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Essex is seeking a Data Analyst for a fixed-term role. The successful candidate will bridge data and decision-making, enhancing data literacy and providing insights to senior leaders. This hybrid position requires attendance in the Chelmsford office 2-3 days a month, with responsibilities including developing reports, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with stakeholders. Join a dynamic team dedicated to community impact and transformational change.

Qualifications

• Recognized technical ability in data science or analytics.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop reports and insights from diverse data sources.
• Create high-quality analytical reports with actionable recommendations.

Skills

Data Science

Analytics

Communication

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Job Title: Data Analyst (Fixed Term, 2 Years)

**Working Style:** Hybrid role with attendance in the Chelmsford office expected 2-3 days per month, depending on business needs.

**Contract Duration:** Fixed term / secondment for 2 years.

Role Overview

As an Analyst, you will bridge data and decision-making, supporting data management, enhancing data literacy, and providing senior leaders with insights for effective leadership. Your responsibilities include presenting data creatively, working with the Active Essex team to promote good data practices, and championing an evidence-based approach.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work with diverse data sources to develop reports and insights, including system requirements, deep dives, dashboards, and predictive analytics.
2. Ensure renewable data pipelines and apply various data manipulation and visualization techniques.
3. Support system development, demand forecasting, risk stratification, and other analytical tasks.

About Essex County Council

We are committed to building healthier, more active communities across Essex through innovative programs and data-driven decisions, covering six place partnerships and broader initiatives.

Accountabilities

• Create high-quality analytical reports with actionable recommendations.
• Provide timely data and insights to enable effective decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop research products assessing needs, trends, and supply.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Recognized technical ability in data science or analytics, including Excel and PowerBI.
• Degree level education or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills to present complex data simply.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis, evaluation frameworks, and performance management.

Why Join Essex?

Essex offers a dynamic environment with flexible working options, committed to transformational change and community impact. We are part of the Government’s devolution programme, working towards a Mayoral Combined County Authority by 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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