Data Analyst

Directorate: Chief Executive's

Section: Performance

Location: Civic Centre

Grade: Level 9

Salary: £36,363 - £39,152 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on-Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information on the Council and our directorates.

We are looking for a technically capable Data Analyst to join the Council's Performance Team, which provides analysis, intelligence and insight to help services understand performance, improve outcomes and make better decisions. This post focuses on Adult Social Care and commissioning, including the Better Care Fund (BCF) and joint commissioning insight.

You will work with colleagues across ASC, commissioning and corporate teams to deliver timely, trusted analysis supporting decision making and statutory reporting. Working for Stoke-on-Trent City Council is an opportunity to contribute to improving outcomes for residents within a supportive organisation committed to improvement.

As part of the Council's Data Strategy, you will have the opportunity to develop experience with modern data technologies such as Microsoft Fabric and contribute to the Council's analytics capability.

We are looking for someone who is technically capable and inquisitive, with a strong interest in using data to drive improvement.

• Develop and maintain Power BI reporting to support BCF and commissioning
• Use SQL to extract, transform and analyse data from multiple systems
• Support statutory reporting cycles, including BCF returns
• Provide timely analysis in response to ad hoc requests
• Work with stakeholders to improve reporting and data use

• Strong Power BI and data visualisation capability
• Good working knowledge of SQL
• Experience working with complex datasets and generating insight
• Interpret and challenge data effectively
• Communicate clearly with non technical audiences
• Be motivated to improve how data is used
• Desirable experience with Python or similar tools
• Desirable familiarity with ASC or public sector reporting

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here.

For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Steve Wiseman, .

• Right to Work in the UK
• Proof of address
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies.

No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.

Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.