Senior Data Analyst

Oldham Council; Oldham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Oldham is seeking a Senior Data and Intelligence Analyst to enhance insights in Children's Social Care. The role entails producing analytical reports, developing decision-making tools, and effectively managing stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in SQL or Python, and the ability to interpret complex data. Generous benefits including flexible leave options and personal development support are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Discounted gym membership

Wellbeing support including Mental Health First Aider network

Qualifications

• Ability to analyse complex data from various sources.
• Ability to develop interrogation scripts for large databases.
• Skills in writing and interpreting scripts for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Produce dashboards and reports for stakeholders.
• Develop tools for evidence-based decision making.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and gather data requirements.

Skills

Ability to analyse, interpret and report on complex data

Good working skills in SQL / Python or other query language

Job description

Corporate Services

Data and Intelligence Service

Senior Data and Intelligence Analyst (Children’s Social Care and Early Help)

Ref : 001208

Contract : Permanent

Salary : £42,839 - £47,181 per annum (Grade 8)

Hours : 36.66 per week

Location : Spindles Shopping Centre, George Street, Oldham, OL1 1HD

Closing Date : Sunday 25th January 2026

Interview Date : TBC.

Role Overview

Working in Oldham as a Senior Data and intelligence Analyst for Children’s Social Care, you will drive forward improvements by developing reporting tools and delivering insight. This will enable us to understand and address the changing needs and demands of our communities, particularly in the context of challenging times for local public services.

Key Responsibilities

• To produce dashboards, forecasts, plans, reports, bulletins and presentations for a range of stakeholders
• To develop and deliver tools and guidance to drive a culture of evidence-based decision making across the organisation
• Develop and use appropriately, Business Intelligence systems to capture, QA, analyse, and report on data and key activity
• To manage relationships with stakeholders inside and outside the organisation acting as a key adviser on issues of data, intelligence and insight and gathering requirements to meet organisational objectives

Key Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will be able to :

• Ability to analyse, interpret and report on complex data, intelligence and insight from a variety of sources to meet the needs of the organisation
• Ability to contribute to establishing and developing interrogation script for large databases and working knowledge of using data.
• Good working skills in SQL / python or other query language i.e. able to write script as well as interpret other script in developing reports from large databases including from the base tables

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

About Us

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact :

A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan : Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information .

Our Values and Behaviours

By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are ‘ Proud, Ambitious, and Together’ , and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham.

We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out :

• Work with a resident focus
• Support local leaders
• Committed to the borough
• Delivery high performance
• Take ownership and drive change

You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page

Our Benefits Package

At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following :

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years’ service
• The option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active .
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.
• Peer support groups

Inclusive Recruitment

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace.

If you’re an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme .

Data and Privacy

For details of how we use your data please see our p rivacy notice .

Important Information

Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy.

While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Oldham Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.