Information Analyst - 05803

West Berkshire Council; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working 40% in office

Training opportunities

Local Government pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Local discounts

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

West Berkshire Council is seeking an Information Analyst to join our Customer Engagement & Transformation Service. You will collect, analyse and interpret data to provide insights that inform decisions and improve public services across the organisation.

The role involves extracting and manipulating data from diverse sources, producing accurate reports, identifying trends, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet information needs.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in data analysis and reporting with large datasets.
• Proficient in Excel, SQL and data visualisation software.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills to present complex information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Extract, analyse and interpret data to provide insights for decision‑making.
• Produce accurate and meaningful reports from multiple data sources.
• Identify trends, patterns and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand information requirements and deliver solutions.
• Ensure data integrity through validation and cleansing processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Large datasets

Excel

SQL

Data visualisation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Excel

SQL

Data visualisation tools

Job description

Are you passionate about data analysis and information management? Do you want to contribute to the improvement of public services through insightful analysis and reporting? West Berkshire Council is seeking an Information Analyst to join our Customer Engagement & Transformation Service, reporting to the Principal Performance, Research and Information Officer.

The Role

Responsibilities

As an Information Analyst, you will play a crucial role in collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to provide valuable insights and support decision-making within the organisation. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Extracting and manipulating data from various sources to produce accurate and meaningful reports.
• Conducting analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand their information requirements and deliver appropriate solutions.
• Ensuring data integrity and accuracy through regular validation and cleansing processes.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of information management processes and best practices.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Strong experience in data analysis and reporting, with the ability to work with large datasets.
• Proficient in using tools such as Excel, SQL, and data visualisation software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work for West Berkshire Council?

West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service. (Pro rata for part time hours)

Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

This role requires a standard DBS check

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