New Job Alert - Senior Data Analyst - Local Government Transformation

A UK local authority is undertaking a significant, multi-year transformation programme across core service areas including Adult Social Care, Children's Services, and Housing. This programme is data-led and insight-driven, aiming to modernise outdated systems, improve service delivery, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

We are seeking two experienced Data Analysts to support this work as part of a dynamic internal consultancy team. These roles will be embedded within services, working hands-on with real data challenges to inform critical decisions and reform frontline delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Cleanse, validate, and restructure complex datasets from legacy systems (e.g. Liquid Logic, NEC, Jigsaw, Academy)
Create clear, visual dashboards and performance reports using Power BI
Collaborate across housing, social care and children's services to support redesign of frontline services
Link and reconcile data from disconnected systems to provide accurate, meaningful insights
Coach non-technical staff to build internal understanding and capability in data usage
Support service leaders in making informed decisions around resources, costs, and delivery models

Essential Skills & Experience

? MUST have recent experience in Local Government or Council settings(Experience with public sector consultancies working on local gov projects also acceptable)

Proven track record as a Data Analyst working with large public datasets
Strong experience in Power BI (reporting, dashboards, visuals)
Solid SQL skills (data extraction, cleaning, validation)
Familiarity with relevant local government systems, ideally including: Liquid Logic, Mosaic, NEC, RIO, Academy, Jigsaw
Experience cleansing and aligning data from multiple disconnected sources
Strong understanding of public service data needs (e.g. adult social care, children's services, housing)
Able to work independently and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams

Desirable (But Not Essential)

NHS or public health experience may be considered only if core skills and transformation background align
Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric or cloud-based analytics environments
Experience with Tableau or other BI tools
Understanding of flow accounting or cost-to-serve modelling

Location: Southeast England / Hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week)Contract: Until March 2026Start Date: ASAPRate: £500 (Inside IR35)Sector: Local Government / Public Sector

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