Senior Analyst (Education & SEND) - CMB2766e

The Cumbria County Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumbria County Council in Carlisle is seeking a Senior Analyst (Education & SEND) to turn complex data into insights that shape policy, commissioning and service improvement for children and families.

You will lead research projects, track trends and provide robust intelligence to senior leaders and partners. This fixed-term role is 24 months, 37 hours per week, based at Cumbria House.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects to inform policy and service improvement.
• Identify emerging trends and translate data into actionable insights.
• Provide reliable intelligence to senior leaders, elected members and partners.

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020492 Date posted 22/10/2026 Application closing date 06/11/2026 Location CARLISLE Salary £46,579 to £47,665 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Salary: £46,579 to £47,665 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Cumbria House, Carlisle

Contract: Fixed Term for 24 months

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About this opportunity

Are you passionate about using data and insight to improve outcomes for children and young people? As a Senior Analyst (Education & SEND), you'll play a pivotal role in providing the intelligence, research and evidence that shapes key decisions across Education and SEND services.

Working closely with senior leaders, elected members and service partners, you'll turn complex data into meaningful insights that influence policy, commissioning and service improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to lead impactful research projects, identify emerging trends and help drive positive change for children, families and communities through informed decision-making.

This role is currently available on a fixed term basis.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact the Assistant Director’s PA by email at [e-mail] .

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments

to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [e-mail] . While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 6 th November 2026
• Interview date:w/c 16 th November