SEND Reforms Data Analyst

Suffolk County Council Address:  Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX
, hybrid working

Salary: 48,163 - 53,788 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hours:

37 hours per week, flexible working options available

Contract:

Permanent At Suffolk County Council, we believe that when our people grow, our communities thrive. As a Data Analyst supporting the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Reforms, you’ll find opportunities to develop your skills, make a meaningful impact, and shape the future of Suffolk.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities:

You will:lead the design, development and governance of Business Intelligence solutions across Children and Young People's Services, specifically in relation to SEND Reforms, using tools such as Power BI, SQL and SSRSdrive a self-service performance and reporting culture by improving access to data, insight and decision-making tools across the directoratework closely with IT, transformation teams and partner organisations to develop reporting infrastructure, data-sharing solutions and innovative intelligence productstransform complex data into meaningful intelligence that supports service improvement, strategic planning and better outcomes for children, young people and familieslead the development of technical capability within the CYP Intelligence Hub through coaching, training and creating a culture of continuous learning.

You will need:

Extensive experience in Business Intelligence, data analytics and performance reporting, with expert knowledge of Power BI, SQL and SSRS. Proven ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making and service improvement. Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience developing, coaching and motivating high-performing teams.

Experience of designing and delivering technical training and building capability within teams to support continuous learning and innovation. Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across services, partner organisations and senior leadership groups. Experience working with children and young people's data, information governance requirements, and complex performance and intelligence frameworks.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP), which you can find in the ‘

How to apply

’ section towards the bottom of this advert.  If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. The team

The CYP Intelligence Hub is at the heart of data, insight and innovation across Children and Young People's Services. Bringing together analysts, data specialists, systems experts and trainers, the team transforms complex information into meaningful intelligence that drives better decision-making and improves outcomes for children, young people and families. Working closely with colleagues, partners and communities across Suffolk, we are passionate about using data and technology to shape high-quality, evidence-based services and support positive change.

Empowering Everyone We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.  

For more information

Please contact Kat Willson, SEND Programme Manager, [she/her] for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing Kat.

Willson.uk

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word)
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word).  Please describe a significant piece of analytical work you have led using tools such as Power BI, SQL or…