Customer Data Analyst
Fixed Term / secondment opportunity, 12 months
Full Time, 37 hours per week
Up to £41,850 per annum
Location: Chelmsford / Remote working
Working Style: Anywhere worker - expectation to attend office (County Hall, Chelmsford) approx. 2 x monthly
Closing Date: 19th May 2024
The Opportunity
The Analyst role is critical in providing senior leaders and politicians with the information and business intelligence needed for effective leadership, governance and decision making. The post holder will have recognised technical ability in a range of data science and/or analytical specialisms and will provide detailed technical advice on their area of expertise, championing an ‘analytics first’ culture both within and outside of the function.
The post holders will be required to employ a range of data science, data visualisation and analytical techniques in their work. Typical tasks will include scoping and development of system / reporting requirements; ‘deep dive’ analyses; mapping; and predictive analytics such as population and demand forecasting. This will require working with a wide range of data and evidence sources, including local, partner and open sources for the development of services and products to agreed service standards.
What’s in it for you?
- Healthy work life balance; flexible and hybrid working options
- Wide range of learning and development opportunities
- IT equipment and home-working equipment supplied
- 27 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra
- Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme
- Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards
- Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with Vita Health Group
- Up to 4 days per annum volunteering leave
What will you be doing?
- Working collaboratively with stakeholders, analysts and researchers to scope requirements and develop robust insightful products that enable colleagues to understand current and future needs, demands, trends and supply across geographies
- Using a range of sources and analytical techniques to produce high quality analysis, giving clear recommendations for action to improve outcomes for local people and/or organisational effectiveness.
- Utilising understanding of the business, its processes, data, and priorities and applying analytical techniques to present, communicate and disseminate analytical products effectively, appropriately and with high impact.
- Leveraging data analysis to uncover customer behaviour patterns, compliance gaps, and root causes of complaints. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and enhance customer experiences.
The Experience You Will Bring
Essential:
· A proven track record in data analysis and statistical modelling. The ideal candidate should have experience in analysing complex datasets, identifying trends, and drawing actionable insights.
· We seek candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills in visual data presentation. They should excel at creating compelling charts, graphs, and dashboards while adhering to accessibility standards and best practice
· Experience in translating complex data insights into clear, concise, and impactful presentations for diverse audiences, including senior management, clients, and cross-functional teams.
Desirable:
· Demonstrated expertise in using tools such as Power Bi, Excel, Python, R, or SQL for data manipulation and analysis
· Experience in storytelling through data, translating insights into impactful narratives.
· Experience of having worked within local government or public sector environment.
· Demonstrated ability to create compelling visualizations, infographics, and reports that drive informed decision-making.
· A self-starter with the ability to manage and prioritise own workload in a busy environment.
Interview details
In person interviews will be held at County Hall in Chelmsford between 28/05/2024 and 31/05/2024
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