Senior Analyst, Performance & Insights

Milton-Keynes-Council; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great holiday benefits

Excellent pension

Family friendly policies

Health cash plan

Bike purchase scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Milton Keynes City Council is recruiting a Senior Analyst to join the Adults and Children’s Performance and Insights team. You will transform complex datasets into meaningful insights that support decisions impacting children, families and adults in the community.

You will produce timely intelligence, help with statutory returns, and drive improvements in reporting and data quality within a collaborative, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• A degree-level qualification in statistics, information management or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to analyse complex datasets and present findings clearly to inform decisions.
• Experience using analytical and reporting tools such as SQL, Power BI, SSRS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality performance analysis and business intelligence to support evidence-based decisions.
• Lead production of clear performance reports that identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Support development of reporting systems and performance frameworks across services.
• Work to improve data quality, standards and information governance.
• Coordinate statutory returns and provide analytic support during inspections.
• Coach colleagues to develop reporting skills and use BI tools effectively.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

SSRS

Data analysis

Education

Degree in statistics or information management

Tools

SQL Server Reporting Services

Job description

Milton Keynes City Council is recruiting a Senior Analyst to join the Adults and Children’s Performance and Insights team. You will transform complex datasets into meaningful insights that support decisions impacting children, families and adults in the community.

You will produce timely intelligence, help with statutory returns, and drive improvements in reporting and data quality within a collaborative, supportive environment.