Lead Data Analyst

Lead the analysis and interpretation of complex datasets to support the Adult Social Care directorate.

Ensure the council fulfils its obligations in respect of compliance reporting and statutory returns, including the new Client Level Data (CLD) return.

To produce and present performance reports to a range of audiences. To provide analytical support to improvement projects.

To triage and respond to a range of data requests Develop and maintain data models, dashboards, and reports to provide actionable insights.

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data needs and deliver tailored solutions.

Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across all reporting.

Support the implementation of a self-service data culture within the directorate. To manage, mentor and guide analysts within the team.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Data Analyst to join our Performance team., Proven experience in data analysis, preferably within a local authority or public sector setting.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present findings clearly.

Proficiency in data analysis and use of reporting tools and software, such as SQL, Excel, and Power BI.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.

A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving.

A commitment to improving services and outcomes for adults in our community.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is a unitary authority employing approximately 4,600 staff who deliver 700 services to more than 260,000 residents. Our city comprises of six towns: Burslem, Fenton, Hanley, Longton, Stoke and Tunstall. We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. We have undergone significant changes over the last few years. New ways of working have already transformed many service areas and we are determined to continue to develop more innovative approaches to ensure that we can maximise the benefits of transformation.

Our city

Although the 13th largest city in the UK, Stoke-on-Trent is rapidly outstripping a number of parts of the country with our economic growth and recovery.

Stoke-on-Trent is a city with a strong sense of civic pride - we've been voted the kindest city in the UK - and a place where you'll receive a hugely warm welcome. We have a rich and diverse culture, steeped in our prestigious industrial heritage as the celebrated 'world capital of ceramics'. But we don't just want to celebrate our proud past - we firmly believe that Stoke-on-Trent's best years are ahead of it. We are determined to raise aspirations and match them with high-quality education and health provision, as well as improved opportunities to secure fulfilling and well-paid work. Through uniting social and economic opportunities, we are maximising the full power of the city council as a secure and steadfast institution within the city.

When you work for Stoke-on-Trent City Council you'll be helping to improve the lives and wellbeing of our residents. We'll provide you with support, learning opportunities and flexible working options and some amazing benefits including; a competitive salary, generous holidays, an excellent defined local authority benefit pension scheme, annual leave purchase scheme, cycle to work schemes just to name a few. We also have access to lifestyle benefits which offer a wide range of discounts such as family days out, travel, retail and many more.

Our commitment to you

Vibrancy and diversity are two of Stoke-on-Trent's greatest assets. A city founded on creative endeavour should value and celebrate the multitude of voices, ideas and identities that shape its culture. We are committed to creating a culture which is truly inclusive, where all staff feel valued, listened to, supported and able to do their work to the best of their abilities at all times. And we must ensure that our decisions and policies nurture and empower communities across our city and do not inadvertently disadvantage groups and individuals that we want to help to thrive.

Our approach to Equality and Diversity is an invitation to all our communities to work with and for us so we can continue to improve how we deliver services residents need.

Our employee networks are inclusive, open forums for colleagues with similar lived experiences. They allow staff to meet, support and mentor each other, alongside being a voice for under-represented groups to advise and support the organisation when developing policies and services.