Data Analyst (Education – SPP)
Salary: £48,969
Grade: Level 4 Zone 2
Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time (36 hours)
Closing Date: Sunday 20^th July 2025; 23:59
About Camden
Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.
What You’ll Be Doing
This role supports Camden’s Education Commissioning and Inclusion division by working with data from various sources to create tailored data products. Key responsibilities include completing statutory returns (e.g., School Capacity Survey), developing self-serve tools for monitoring education services, and delivering analysis to inform strategic decisions. You’ll calculate and advise on performance indicators, handle Freedom of Information requests, and collaborate with schools using DfE systems like ASP, GIAP, GIAS, and Collect. Staying informed on best practices and relevant research is essential.
All About You
As a Camden Data Analyst, you will have a body of knowledge and experience in the skills, tools and techniques of Data Analytics and you will apply to this effectively to support us in delivering for the people of Camden.
You will be a skilled data professional who can turn complex information into clear insights that drive decision-making. With experience in data analysis, modelling, and visualisation, you work confidently across a range of tools including Excel, SQL, Python, and Tableau. You understand data governance and quality assurance, and you’re comfortable managing data risk and ensuring privacy.
You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical colleagues, helping build a strong data culture and improving data literacy across the organisation. You’re creative and logical in solving problems, and your work supports service design, policy, and strategic planning. You also bring a solid grasp of project management and statistical methods, using these skills to lead on reporting, develop new solutions, and contribute to continuous improvement.
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.
How To Apply
To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.
To view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11069335/file/documen…
What We Offer
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.
Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
We also encourage people historically underrepresented in STEM roles to apply for the position, even if you are not certain that you meet every criterion.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG,
Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.