You will work as part of a team leading the development of innovative and sustainable analytical solutions to support a wide and diverse Transformation programme across the Authority. This includes identification and implementation of new ways of extracting, matching and analysing data using tools such as Microsoft Azure, FABRIC, SQL, Excel, R, Python, and Power BI, to deliver key insight in a way which provides intelligence to support management decisions, performance frameworks and evaluations and ensure robust decision making and planning.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking, and motivated Data Science and Innovation Officer to join Durham County Council's Data & Insight service. This post is fixed for a period of 3 years. This is an exciting post within the service, playing a key role in providing analytical support into the Council's Transformation programme. The successful applicant will work closely with partners and stakeholders and be responsible for the ongoing development of analytical solutions to real world business problems, to allow collection, analysis and presentation of data relating to the Transformation programme. We are looking for a forward thinking individual who can think outside the box, bringing strong analytical skills and insight capabilities to enhance our service here in Durham.
- A Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science or related field or substantial relevant experience.
- Previous experience as a data engineer, software developer or data analyst.
- Experience of translating complex technical concepts into practical guidelines for the organisation.
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website
