Looking for a new and exciting challenge?
Are you passionate about data and analytics and using them to improve outcomes for the residents of Staffordshire? Our highly skilled Insight Team works collaboratively to support the organisation to be insight-led, in shaping strategy and decision-making, to deliver improved outcomes for the people of Staffordshire. On a day-to-day basis, the team provides high-quality strategic insight and intelligence, aligned to the priorities of the County Council and Staffordshire, that is used to shape and influence delivery of the Council’s key plans.
We are looking for an insight professional, with a proven track record in designing, leading, and delivering high-quality strategic insight projects that lead to actionable insights making a difference to the people of Staffordshire.
As a key member of the Insight Team, you will work on a wide range of innovative and influential insight projects, with opportunities to collaborate across council directorates and further develop your data analysis and visualization skills, using tools such as Excel, Power BI, and GIS.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead and deliver strategically important insight projects, analyze complex data, and transform it into impactful insights that inform senior levels of the county council and Staffordshire partnership.
* Build and maintain positive, proactive relationships with managers and teams across the organization and Staffordshire public sector to develop and deliver high-quality insight projects that influence decision-making.
* Proactively seek out innovations in data and insight use, integrating these into the work programme to continually improve how data and insights support strategic priorities.
* Translate insights into meaningful products and outputs, and communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences, including senior managers, to inform decisions.
* Collaborate with the Research Manager to explore new innovations in data use, ensuring insights have meaningful impact and benefit for Staffordshire residents.
The Ideal Candidate
* Knowledge and experience of using various insight tools, methodologies, and statistical techniques.
* Experience in designing and delivering primary research, such as consultations and engagement activities.
* Confidence in translating complex findings into insights and presenting them clearly to diverse audiences.
* Ability to tell influential stories using data, preferably with visualization tools like Power BI.
* Keen interest in innovations in data and insight.
* Experience leading projects and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.
* Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and Power Query.
We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.
If this role matches your skills, we look forward to hearing from you. In return, we offer a diverse and rewarding role with a competitive salary and benefits, within a large, dynamic, and supportive team.
Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday, 30th September 2025.
If you don’t meet all requirements, we value transferable skills and experiences. Consider applying or contact: Louise Goodwin, Research Manager at louise.goodwin@staffordshire.gov.uk, or Wendy Tompson, Head of Policy & Insight at wendy.tompson@staffordshire.gov.uk.
Our recruitment process anonymizes applications during shortlisting to ensure fairness. Please complete your application fully, especially your supporting statement, to highlight your suitability.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values: Our core values drive how we think and act, shaped by staff feedback and best practices, fostering a sense of community and pride in our work for Staffordshire residents. We are ambitious and forward-looking, committed to a better future and your career development.
Our benefits: We prioritize creating a supportive environment where employees can thrive and balance work and life. Alongside your salary, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, and as an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, Gold Award Armed Forces, and care leavers employer, we encourage applications from all backgrounds. We offer guaranteed interviews if minimum criteria are met.
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