At a Glance
- Tasks: Research, analyse, and report on data to support decision-making.
- Company: Join Midlothian Council and be part of a transformative team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, fixed-term contract, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on teamwork and public engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your analytical skills.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree or equivalent experience in data analysis required.
The predicted salary is between 32554 - 32554 £ per year.
Relevant degree level qualification indicative of the ability to research, analyse and report is essential. In exceptional circumstances consideration will be given to individuals who can demonstrate appropriate and relevant experience in this area.
Proficiency in the use of all Microsoft Office packages is essential and experience of other project management tools would be desirable.
Proven experience of working with a wide range of statistical and other data sources, involving data collection, collation, analysis and interpretation.
Experience of working as part of a team and with the public.
Ability to demonstrate expertise, familiarity and confidence in information handling, analysis and interpretation.
Ability to demonstrate familiarity and confidence in use and development of spreadsheet applications and relational databases.
Ability to think creatively and to discern trends and potential relationships between data sources, and to initiate research activity using a range of data sources.
Ability to prepare and present reports on data, both of a technical and non-technical nature, tailored, as appropriate, to the audience.
Customer-focussed with excellent organisational, interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills with the ability to work to tight and often conflicting deadlines and secure positive outcomes.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, you will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you.
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you.
If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
