Senior Analyst

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wigan Council is seeking an experienced Analyst to support Education, SEND and Post-16 services with performance insight and BI. You will lead data analysis, deliver trends, and provide actionable insights to senior leaders, using SQL and Power BI to evaluate initiatives and inform decisions.

The role requires collaboration across services, data quality improvement, and the ability to translate complex data into clear stories for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience with reporting and visualisation tools, for example Power BI and SQL.
• Ability to interpret data and tell a compelling story to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive with data quality and continuous improvement approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of performance insight, research, evaluation and business intelligence.
• Identify trends and evaluate impact of key initiatives, providing actionable insights to senior leaders.
• Collaborate with Education, SEND and Post-16 services to improve data quality and support service improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data storytelling

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Salary: Grade 9, £39,862 - £45,091 per annum.

37 hours per week

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Analyst to support the delivery and continuous improvement of services across Education, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and Post-16 provision. This pivotal role will lead the development of performance insight, research, evaluation and business intelligence that enables evidence-based decision-making and drives positive outcomes for children and young people.

Working at the heart of our transformation programme, you will use advanced analytical techniques, SQL and Power BI to identify trends, evaluate the impact of key initiatives, and provide actionable insights to senior leaders and service managers. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across Education, SEND and Post-16 services to understand operational challenges, improve data quality, and ensure that intelligence and performance information effectively supports service improvement, strategic planning and organisational transformation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled analyst who is passionate about using data, insight and research to help shape and improve outcomes for learners, families and schools.

About you:

To be successful in this role you will be inquisitive and be able to use data to tell a story. You will have experience with reporting and visualisation tools, for example Power Bi and SQL. You will be able to work with autonomy and initiative. You will have confidence in developing analysts and fostering a collaborative environment where they can thrive.

About us:

Wigan Council’s Performance and Insight Unit (PIU) leads the development of innovative approaches to data analysis and interrogation that enable informed decision making across the organisation.

The Performance and Insight Unit sits at the heart of decision-making at Wigan Council, from Education, Children’s and Adult’s Services, Public Health and Resident Services, our work helps ensure decisions are informed by evidence and focused on what matters most. We are an award-winning, forward-thinking team that values curiosity, innovation and continuous learning. You'll join a supportive analytics community with the opportunity to influence major decisions, drive improvement and help make Wigan a better place to live, work and visit.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact: Kelly Partington, [e-mail] 01942 404279.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk ) Prove your right to work to an employer

Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures

Interview dates:

Priority candidates 9th September 2026

All other candidates 14th September 2026

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