Data Analyst

Performance & Business Intelligence Team

Strategic Support Service

Sefton Council is seeking to recruit a Data Analyst to join its Performance and Business Intelligence Team, supporting data analysis and reporting for the Youth Justice Service.

Technical experience and practical ability to analyse and report data using MS Excel, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), and Microsoft Power BI, are pre-requisite essentials.

Importantly, we are looking for someone with prior experience of local government Youth Justice Services, desirably data analysis relative to Youth Justice and support for children, young people and families who need additional help to protect children and young people from harm.

You will be required to analyse data from the Council’s ChildView system and other data sources, assist with statutory government returns, produce monthly performance reports and respond to ad-hoc requests for data. Experience of using the Youth Justice Service ChildView system is highly desirable. However, full training can be given. You will also need to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, to work closely with others in children’s social care and early help to help to drive data analysis and performance management.

A degree or equivalent in an analytical discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent practical experience would be advantageous.

This is a great opportunity to develop your expertise, working on high profile priorities as part of a dynamic and supportive professional team.

Sefton Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

Closing Date: 28^th July 2024

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.