Hybrid Transport Data Analyst — Insight & Impact

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Entitlement: From 28 to 36

Hybrid working

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Flexible Hours Scheme

Rewarding You

Training on the job

Professional Membership Fees

Job summary

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking a Transport Data Analyst to join the Insight team at the Sheffield Head Office. You will collect, analyse and interpret transport data to support evidence-based policy and service improvements.

You will maintain datasets, produce reports and dashboards, and contribute to performance monitoring across public transport and active travel programmes, working with colleagues and stakeholders to inform decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of data analysis, research or statistical techniques gained through education or employment.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present data clearly.
• Experience using Excel and an interest in developing skills in analytical and business intelligence tools.
• The ability to present findings through reports, charts, dashboards and other visual formats.
• Experience of working with survey data, customer insight or performance information.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain data and insights to a range of audiences.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• A commitment to accuracy, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of transport research, analysis and reporting activities
• Maintain and update transport datasets, ensuring information is accurate and reliable
• Assist with customer research, consultations, surveys and engagement activities
• Analyse data from a variety of sources and contribute to performance reporting and dashboards
• Support monitoring of public transport, active travel and other transport programmes
• Produce reports, visualisations and insights that support decision-making and service improvement
• Respond to information requests and contribute to evidence used in transport strategies and programmes
• Apply quality assurance processes to ensure data and analysis are accurate and consistent
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders and partners to support evidence-based decision-making
• Ensure data is managed in line with relevant legislation, policies and best practice

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Reporting

Communication

Tools

BI tools

Job description

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking a Transport Data Analyst to join the Insight team at the Sheffield Head Office. You will collect, analyse and interpret transport data to support evidence-based policy and service improvements.

You will maintain datasets, produce reports and dashboards, and contribute to performance monitoring across public transport and active travel programmes, working with colleagues and stakeholders to inform decisions.