Data Analytics Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated and experienced Data Analytics Engineer to join us as key members of the Digital, Data and Technology team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, 12-Month Fixed Term Contract. 

As a Data Analytics Engineer you will work as part of the Data Team, which has responsibility for providing organisation wide solutions to data in particular, but not exclusively, targeted at the organisation’s key strategic focuses:

• Housing
• Prevention
• Community Safety
• Adults Social Care
• Children’s Service

This is a technical data engineering role; your day-to-day work will involve supporting the delivery of the Business Intelligence Programme with a focus on the effective and efficient development of data products, primarily using Azure, for services across the organisation.

At its core, the purpose of this role is to enhance the Council’s data capability so that it can meet the increasing complex challenges in local government.  Meeting the needs of our residents, putting them at the heart of what we do, equipping officers and the leadership of the Council with the data they need to make evidence-based decisions. 

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ And much more! 

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver data projects within the Business Intelligence Programme, driving the shift towards automated, live reporting.
• Engage with and support services, building solutions flexibly and creatively using agile methodologies.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver project objectives and contribute to strategic priorities.
• Provide specialist advice and input to corporate projects and programmes.
• Support the development of other data team members and officers, actively sharing technical knowledge and promoting data-driven decision-making.
• Contribute to the creation of a positive culture that supports a strong, efficient, and effective performance culture with a focus on service excellence and customer satisfaction and encourages continuous improvement, in which staff from all sectors can contribute towards system and business process changes.

Candidate Requirements:

• Educated to degree level in a related subject matter (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Science) OR minimum 3-5 years of relevant professional experience
• SQL skills (prefereably advanced level)
• Experience of using PowerBI or similar software tools for data insight, reporting or performance management
• Working with stakeholders to elicit business report requirements and giving expert advice to support and guide managers to ensure a fit for purpose solution to meet their needs

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Will Roper, Customer Insight Analyst and Performance Manager at will.roper@wokingham.gov.uk.

Closing date: Sunday 29th June 2025, 11pm

Interview date: TBC

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.     

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. 

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying. 

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.