Senior Analyst

Salary: £38,510 - £41,177 a yearHours: 37 hours per weekContract Type: PermanentLocation: The Council House/HybridDBS Requirement: NoClosing Date: 15/10/2026 Do you have experience of working with adult social care, neighbourhoods and housing data? If so, an exceptional opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic, aspiring Senior Analyst to work within the Policy and Insight service.The position will allow you to build on your data extraction and analytical skills within a team of experienced analysts. It’s also a chance for you to support Derby City Council’s decision-making process with meaningful, clear analysis of performance and activity data relating to adult social care, neighbourhoods and housing.You will be responsible for providing insights into service provision, completing statutory returns and extracting and transforming data for use in reports and dashboards. This post provides an excellent career opportunity for anyone who can demonstrate attention to detail, meet challenging deadlines and has experience of using business intelligence tools and techniques (SSMS and Power BI or equivalent) to analyse complex data sets and present information at different levels. The OpportunityIn the role of Senior Analyst , here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:Providing clear, accessible insights into a range of services within adult social care, neighbourhoods and housing.• Working with managers at all levels to promote an understanding of data and how this relates to the services they provide.• Helping improve service delivery by providing insight for senior managers of the Council.• Completing statutory returns including Client Level Data returns, SEND 2 Return and Alternative Provision census• Providing reports to improve data quality• Extracting data from systems using Sequel Server Management Studio and Power BI.• Providing reports and dashboards using Power BI.• Supporting projects and programmes with meaningful insights using SEND, Children adult social care, and Health data• Producing presentations on the SEND and Inclusion Data• Deputising for the Business Insight & Improvement Manager as appropriate. About YouTo be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have... • Proven experience working within a management information/performance information environment, ideally within local government.• Experience of preparing performance and management information reports for managers at all levels.• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify, quality assure and interpret complex data.• Proven experience of extracting data from a variety of databases.• Experience of creating reports and dashboards using Power BI or equivalent.• An understanding of statistical techniques and their applications.• An ability to write clear and concise reports.• Experience of working with adult social care, neighbourhoods or housing data would be an advantage. Who We AreAt Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do. Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference. Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future. Why join Derby City Council? At Derby City Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people. Alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of Derby, you'll benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including: Financial Benefits• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover• Team Derby Rewards – discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme – a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle Work-Life Balance• Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service (plus bank holidays, depending on your contract)• The option to purchase additional annual leave• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles• Flexible retirement options, where eligible• Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities Learning and Development• Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth• Leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications• Modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, productivity and wellbeing Health and Wellbeing• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar•Free annual flu vaccinations• Cycle2Work Scheme and free cycle training Community and Inclusion• Up to 1 hours of volunteering leave each year• Recognition through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards• The opportunity to join one of our Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Whatever stage you're at in your career, you'll be joining an inclusive organisation where you'll be supported to develop, feel valued and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve. Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service. How to applyIf you would like to apply for this vacancy via an application form, please submit an application via theDerby City Council website. The closing date for this vacancy is specified at the top of the advert. Applications received after midnight on the closing date will not be accepted. Interview dates: TBCInterview location: The Council House Applying using your CVWe recognise that people apply for roles in different ways and want our recruitment process to be as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you would prefer to apply using a CV rather than completing an application form, please complete the attached Declaration Form and send it, together with your CV, to michele.chew@derbyshire.gov.uk. When applying by CV, please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role. We strongly recommend that you also include a supporting statement outlining how you meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification, as this will help us assess your suitability for the post. Applications submitted by CV must include a completed Declaration Form to be accepted. The Declaration Form can be found at the bottom of this advert. We also encourage you to complete the attached Equalities Form and return it to recruitment.team@derby.gov.uk. This is entirely optional and will not affect the outcome of your application. Important InformationLinks to the full Job Description and Person Specification are available below. Before submitting your application, please read our guidance on filling in your application form and ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification. All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the role. Where a DBS requirement is indicated at the top of this advert, the successful candidate will be subject to the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment process. Where a Market Rate Supplement is indicated at the top of this advert, it is paid in addition to the basic salary and is subject to regular review. The supplement may be reduced or withdrawn and will reduce in line with incremental progression and pay awards. The Council has a legal obligation to consider suitable redeployment opportunities for employees at risk of redundancy. Consequently, this vacancy may be withdrawn before the advertised closing date if it is filled through the Council's redeployment process. Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Derby City Council, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve. As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can choose to apply through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme. We are also proud to hold the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, recognising our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. Members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and their close family members who meet the essential criteria are also eligible for our Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including during your application, interview or onboarding, we'll work with you to provide the support you need. If you have any questions about this vacancy or need assistance with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK: 18001 01332 640844) or email recruitmentteam@derby.gov.ukPlease see here for Job Description & Person Specification

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