3 Month Contract With A local Authority
To develop, analyse, and present high-quality data, business intelligence, and performance information to support Adult Services and strategic decision-making across the Council. The role will deliver interactive reporting, forecasting, predictive analytics, and data modelling, enabling evidence-based service improvement, transformation, commissioning, and performance management. The post holder will work closely with senior leaders, managers, and external partners to ensure data is effectively used to drive outcomes, improve services, and support the Councilâ s ambition to become a data-led organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver business intelligence, analytics, forecasting, and predictive modelling to support Adult Services.
- Produce meaningful insights and performance information to inform strategic decision-making, service redesign, and commissioning activities.
- Support transformation and improvement programmes, including Adult Services transformation initiatives and demand forecasting projects.
- Develop and maintain interactive dashboards, reports, and self-service reporting solutions for internal and external stakeholders.
- Automate reporting processes and statutory returns to improve efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility of information.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to managers, senior leaders, and stakeholders on data interpretation, performance, and business intelligence.
- Support the delivery of corporate performance monitoring and reporting frameworks.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams, partner organisations, and external agencies to deliver intelligence and analytical projects.
- Document, understand, and manage data sources, ensuring data integrity and consistency across systems.
- Support data quality improvement initiatives, including monitoring, validation, and implementation of data quality processes.
- Create and maintain data mapping, matching, and transformation processes to maximise the value of organisational data.
- Support data governance activities and promote best practice in data management and information assurance.
- Respond to information requests, enquiries, and reporting requirements in line with corporate and statutory obligations.
- Stay informed of developments in data analytics, business intelligence technologies, and reporting tools, applying best practice where appropriate.
Requirements
Essential
- Significant experience in data analysis, business intelligence, reporting, or performance management.
- Experience developing dashboards, interactive reports, and data visualisation solutions.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting, predictive modelling, and data interpretation.
- Experience working with large and complex datasets from multiple sources.
- Knowledge of data quality, data governance, and information management principles.
- Ability to communicate complex data and insights clearly to a wide range of audiences, including senior stakeholders.
- Experience supporting service improvement, transformation, or performance management initiatives through data-driven insights.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and project management abilities.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience working within Adult Social Care, Local Government, or the public sector.
- Knowledge of Adult Services performance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and inspection processes.
- Experience supporting transformation programmes, demand modelling, and service redesign initiatives.
- Experience with business intelligence and analytics platforms such as Power BI, SQL, or similar reporting tools.
- Relevant qualification in data analytics, business intelligence, statistics, information management, or a related discipline.
Additional Information
Location: Shropshire Council Head Office, Shrewsbury (with regular home working)
Hours per Week: 37 hours
Payment Frequency: Bi-weekly
