Data Analyst and Co-ordinator

Job Title:                    Data Analyst & Coordinator

Location of work:      Reigate Town Hall but accommodates Hybrid Working

Salary:                        £31,644 - £34,062

Basis:                          Fixed term (ending 31/03/2023), Full time

About the Role

This role will form part of the newly-formed corporate Data & Insight team.  The team aims to shape the way the Council uses data and research to inform policy, support service improvement, increase income and achieve better outcomes for our residents and customers.  You’ll take part in discovery work, innovative analysis and insight generation within an energetic, experimental and responsible environment. 

A whizz with data tools like Excel, you’ll have a logical mind that appreciates the importance of good data quality, standards, processes, whilst also comfortable performing analysis to reveal meaningful insights.  You will be the team’s champion for collecting, cleaning and preparing data ready for analysis.  You’ll lead on the training and support of end-users across the Council.

Whilst predominantly a technical role, you should be a good communicator, able to work with a range of people to enable them to develop their knowledge and understanding of the power of data and how it can be used to support the work of the council.

About the Person

• Experience of working in a data environment
• Strong understanding of the principles of data management
• Good general IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• A keen eye for detail
• Able to convey complex topics in a straight-forward way
• Strong appetite to learn

Staff Benefits

In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.

We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Robert Steele on 01737 276212 or robert.steele@reigate-banstead.gov.uk.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Closing date:   Monday 4 July 2022 @ 23:59 

Interviews:       Week Commencing 18 July 2022

Values and Behaviours

Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.

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