Senior Analyst (Education & SEND) - CMB2766e

Cumberland Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council in England is seeking a Senior Analyst within Education and SEND services on a fixed-term basis for 24 months. The role focuses on gathering and interpreting complex data, producing research and evidence to inform decisions on policy, commissioning and service improvement.

You will lead research projects, spot emerging trends in education and SEND data, and work closely with senior leaders, elected members and service partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide intelligence, research and evidence to shape decisions across Education and SEND services
• Turn complex data into insights that influence policy, commissioning and service improvement
• Lead research projects
• Identify emerging trends in education and SEND data
• Work with senior leaders, elected members and service partners
• Support informed decision-making for children, families and communities

Job description

This Senior Analyst post sits within Education and SEND services at Cumberland Council, on a fixed-term basis for 24 months. The work is to gather and interpret complex data, producing research and evidence that inform decisions on policy, commissioning and service improvement. It involves leading research projects and spotting emerging trends, working closely with senior leaders, elected members and service partners. The role is aimed at improving outcomes for children, young people and families.

What the job involves

• Provide intelligence, research and evidence to shape decisions across Education and SEND services
• Turn complex data into insights that influence policy, commissioning and service improvement
• Lead research projects
• Identify emerging trends in education and SEND data
• Work with senior leaders, elected members and service partners
• Support informed decision-making for children, families and communities