Senior Data Analyst

Oxfordshire County Council; Packmoor; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to enable high-quality decision-making across their Infrastructure Delivery service. This role requires at least three years of experience, strong skills in MS Power BI, and competency in automating data processes using Python, R, or SQL. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with various teams, translating technical information and enhancing reporting structures, with flexible work options available.

Benefits

Great learning and development opportunities

Technology to support agile working

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family friendly policies

Discounts for shopping and travel

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience as a Data Analyst or Business Analyst.
• Strong skills in data visualization and reporting.
• Experience in automating data processes using programming tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze datasets for decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with IT, Digital, and Finance teams.
• Translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

Skills

MS Power BI

Python

R

SQL

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

About Us

Are you looking for an exciting challenge, then this role at Oxfordshire County Council may be precisely what you're seeking. Currently in the midst of a bold venture to support the creation of up to 100,000 new homes, re-shape infrastructure and devise transport solutions that will make active travel the norm, we have a £multi-million investment plan in place that will transform Oxfordshire's potential.

Oxfordshire is experiencing significant economic and cultural growth with plans in place to contribute £78 billion to the UK economy by 2035. The role provides an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of a county-wide challenge. It's a challenge that we are determined to deliver. Join us, and you could be central to this fascinating work.

The Infrastructure Delivery Programme Management Office (PMO) sits within Environment & Highways directorate and supports the delivery of a half a billion- pound plus capital infrastructure programme over the coming years.

About the Role

As a Senior Data Analyst, you will play a key role in enabling high quality decision making across our Infrastructure Delivery service. Working within the PMO, you'll take the lead managing and analysing datasets, developing our data architecture, and ensuring accurate, clear and decision ready information is available to stakeholders.

Communication is essential in this role: you will collaborate closely with colleagues in IT, Digital, Finance, and wider service delivery teams to build effective reporting structures. You'll translate complex technical concepts for non technical audiences, deliver training, run user workshops and support continuous improvement activity.

This role can offer flexibility in working pattern and location to suit applicants. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

About you

You'll bring at least three years' experience as a Data Analyst or Business Analyst, with strong skills in MS Power BI, and experience using tools such as Python, R or SQL to automate data processes. Your analytical capability will be matched by excellent numeracy, communication and problem solving skills.

You are confident interpreting data, presenting insights and engaging stakeholders at all levels. You enjoy improving systems and processes, delivering training, and making the complex simple for different audiences.

You are highly organised, self motivated, detail focused and able to work both independently and as part of a team. A passion for continuous improvement and delivering excellent customer service will help you thrive in this role.

Rewards and benefits

• Great learning and development opportunities to support your growth
• Technology to support agile working
• Employee Assistance Programme - including health and well-being support
• Local Government Pension Scheme - with employer contributions up to 19.9%
• Generous annual leave - 30 days plus bank holidays, and an option to buy additional holiday
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Discounts - local and national offers for shopping and travel

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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