Data Specialist

Do you have a solid background in data analytics with experience of SSIS, SQL, Azure and the Microsoft Power Platform (in particular Power BI)?

Do you want to build data tools that will underpin intelligence-led decision making and play a key role in shaping the future of analytics for the Council, in a passionate and innovative team?

As a Data Specialist, you will be able to flex your technical skills by delivering innovative data solutions to the organisation. We are proud to have kept at the cutting edge of the data analytics industry and continually invest in ourselves so we can provide the best possible solutions to our customers.

The core focus of the Data Specialist is to lead the development, governance and performance of data and insight for the organisation.

• Provide Data and Intelligence expertise to the organisation to ensure maximum benefit from investment aligned to the Data Strategy.
• Champion the use of business intelligence across directorates to support organisational performance and strategy.
• Understand both the business and the technical aspects of Data and Intelligence ensuring they deliver the required outcomes.
• To engage in collaborative working with all stakeholders.

Data isn’t just part of the story—it is the story.

If you're passionate about turning numbers into narratives and insights to make an impact, come join a team where data is more than a buzzword.

The largest County in the country North Yorkshire including stunning coastlines, national parks, market towns and is a beautiful place to live and work. The council is forward thinking and passionate about providing excellent service to its residents and tourists. The Transformation service plays a vital role in supporting the organisation.

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

• a local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
• salary sacrifice schemes
• employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
• travel loans
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

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The role is hybrid working with a combination of home working together with minimum 2 days per week in an office base at one of our newly formed local transformation hubs at Northallerton, Harrogate, Scarborough and Selby.

There will be the requirement to occasionally attend in person meetings in County Hall, Northallerton.

For more information about the role, please contact Pauline Shepherd:
Paulin or Jen Coates:

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