Junior Data Analyst - Working for Essex

About the role

Junior Data Analyst

Permanent, Full Time

£29,468 to £34,668 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Closing Date: 16th August 2026

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK.

ECC’s Data, Analytics and Performance team transforms complex data into clear, actionable insights — providing robust analysis and performance intelligence to inform evidence-led decisions, improve services, and deliver better outcomes for residents. The team is a centre of excellence for Data Engineers, Analysts and Data Scientists who work together to instil best practice data principles across the county, recognising that data and people are our two strongest assets.

As a Junior Data Analyst, you will support data analysis and product development, developing your skills by working closely with other data professionals. You will support us to deliver insight by helping to maintain and improve our existing data dashboards and reports that have been published across the council. You will support Data Analysts and BI Developers in the development and delivery of new data reporting and insight products.

The role will help you develop your skills in data analytics and reporting by working closely with other data professionals to build effective data products. You will support the delivery of BI tools and projects, develop analytical approaches and data visualisations under the supervision of other members of the team

Accountabilities:

This roles focus on the delivery of products and insight for council functional areas – particularly data products with a front end such as data dashboards and reports. The role will focus on:

Support the design, build and testing of interactive, automated data dashboards and reports using ECC’S BI software of choice, with guidance on user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) principles.

Maintain and update existing dashboards as directed by senior team members. Identify relevant data sources and support data transformation activities for reporting, working closely with BI Developers and senior analysts.

Gather and document requirements by working with stakeholders and colleagues to inform the development of reporting solutions and ideas.

Work with Analysts to identify data required to build dashboards or reports and understand subject matter datasets and system.

Assist Analysts and stakeholders in understanding reports and conduct basic data validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency of reports, escalating issues where needed.

Help create and update documentation and user guides for dashboards and reports to support user understanding and adoption.

Learn and apply version control practices (e.g., using Git or VS Code) to manage BI assets and ensure consistency across reporting products.

Provide support to business users, including answering queries, helping with dashboard navigation, and reviewing access permissions under supervision.

Document and share work clearly, contributing to knowledge sharing within the performance analysis community and promoting transparency and reuse.

Engage in learning and development, building understanding of analytical tools, techniques, and the wider performance context, while contributing to team discussions and communities of practice

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Understanding of BI tools that are available
Awareness of SQL concepts for querying and exploring data sources (hands-on experience desirable but not essential).
Strong attention to detail when performing data checks and documenting findings.
Good communication skills to work effectively with team members and stakeholders.

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Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

In March 2026, the Government announced that councils in Greater Essex will be reorganised into five new unitary authorities from April 2028. In addition to this, Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email ami.fosker@essex.gov.uk

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