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.
Key Responsibilities
* 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
Required Skills
* 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 Skills
* Desirable experience with Python or similar tools
* Desirable familiarity with ASC or public sector reporting
Benefits
* 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
* Generous holidays
* Annual leave purchase scheme
* Cycle to work schemes
* Access to lifestyle benefits offering discounts such as family days out, travel, retail and many more
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