Data and Insights Lead

Job Description

Job Title: People Data and Insights Lead
Salary: £45,624 – £52,038 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Grade: F
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

About the Department

The Data & Systems Team sits within the People Services department, ensuring the organisation has accurate, reliable and meaningful workforce information. The team provides clear data insights to support workforce planning and strategic decision-making, maintains and continuously improves the Human Capital Management (HCM) system, and manages organisational structures and position data. It is also responsible for timely and accurate data input, high-quality record keeping in line with policy and audit requirements and completing statutory reporting obligations, including Office for National Statistics (ONS) returns

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and analytical People Data Insight Analyst to play a key role in transforming organisational data into meaningful insight. This role is central to supporting decision-making across the Council by developing high quality reporting, improving data accessibility and strengthening how People Services uses data to understand complex workforce issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and present complex data, turning insight into clear, impactful reports and analyses that support HR, Organisational Development (OD), and wider organisational needs.
• Lead on the development of how the HR/OD function shares, uses and communicates data across the Council and with partners.
• Improve systems, processes and tools that enable effective use of data, evidence, evaluation, and research to support decision-making and organisational learning.
• Maintain, develop, and create reports, dashboards, and data products that provide accurate, accessible, and timely information.
• Design and deliver tools, guidance, and training to help colleagues access and use data independently through on-demand and self-service methods.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong analytical and data visualisation skills, with the ability to present insight to non-technical audiences.
• Understands HR and OD data needs and the importance of evidence-based workforce decision-making.
• Has a solid understanding of the Oracle Fusion HCM Organisational Tree, including how structures and hierarchies support reporting and analysis.
• Is familiar with Local Government statutory reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely submissions.
• Has experience analysing and preparing Gender Pay Gap and Equality Pay Gap reports, with the ability to interpret patterns, identify drivers and inform action planning.
• Can build strong relationships and work collaboratively with teams across the organisation.
• Is confident developing new approaches, improving processes and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Has experience using HR systems, reporting tools, or analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel, HRIS).

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

DBS Check: Not Required for this post

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 11th December 2025

Closing Date (Internal & External): 4th January 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:

Jo Mistry - Data and Systems Manager

jomistry@thurrock.gov.uk

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

About us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council