Senior Data & Reporting Analyst

3 Month Contract With A local Authority

To develop analyse and present high-quality data business intelligence and performance information to support Adult Services and strategic decision-making across the Council. The role will deliver interactive reporting forecasting predictive analytics and data modelling enabling evidence-based service improvement transformation commissioning and performance management. The post holder will work closely with senior leaders managers and external partners to ensure data is effectively used to drive outcomes improve services and support the Councils ambition to become a data-led organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver business intelligence analytics forecasting and predictive modelling to support Adult Services.
  
• Produce meaningful insights and performance information to inform strategic decision-making service redesign and commissioning activities.
  
• Support transformation and improvement programmes including Adult Services transformation initiatives and demand forecasting projects.
  
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards reports and self-service reporting solutions for internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Automate reporting processes and statutory returns to improve efficiency accuracy and accessibility of information.
  
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers senior leaders and stakeholders on data interpretation performance and business intelligence.
  
• Support the delivery of corporate performance monitoring and reporting frameworks.
  
• Work collaboratively with internal teams partner organisations and external agencies to deliver intelligence and analytical projects.
  
• Document understand and manage data sources ensuring data integrity and consistency across systems.
  
• Support data quality improvement initiatives including monitoring validation and implementation of data quality processes.
  
• Create and maintain data mapping matching and transformation processes to maximise the value of organisational data.
  
• Support data governance activities and promote best practice in data management and information assurance.
  
• Respond to information requests enquiries and reporting requirements in line with corporate and statutory obligations.
  
• Stay informed of developments in data analytics business intelligence technologies and reporting tools applying best practice where appropriate.
  

Requirements

Essential

• Significant experience in data analysis business intelligence reporting or performance management.
  
• Experience developing dashboards interactive reports and data visualisation solutions.
  
• Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting predictive modelling and data interpretation.
  
• Experience working with large and complex datasets from multiple sources.
  
• Knowledge of data quality data governance and information management principles.
  
• Ability to communicate complex data and insights clearly to a wide range of audiences including senior stakeholders.
  
• Experience supporting service improvement transformation or performance management initiatives through data-driven insights.
  
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
  
• Excellent problem-solving organisational and project management abilities.
  
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  

Desirable

• Experience working within Adult Social Care Local Government or the public sector.
  
• Knowledge of Adult Services performance frameworks regulatory requirements and inspection processes.
  
• Experience supporting transformation programmes demand modelling and service redesign initiatives.
  
• Experience with business intelligence and analytics platforms such as Power BI SQL or similar reporting tools.
  
• Relevant qualification in data analytics business intelligence statistics information management or a related discipline.
  

Additional Information

Location: Shropshire Council Head Office Shrewsbury (with regular home working)

Hours per Week: 37 hours

Payment Frequency: Bi-weekly