Principal Workforce Systems Data Analyst in Colchester

Job summaryThis is a great time to join our people services team. We are looking for someone who loves data and can bring it to life! Capable of analysing complex information, providing insights which help turn insight into action.We're reviewing our systems, aligning data and changing how we use workforce intelligence to support decision-making. This is your opportunity to be part of that change.You will:o Produce information from a variety of systems and turn complex workforce data into clear insight, trends and compelling narrativeo Challenge existing approaches and help develop smarter ways of working.o Improve data quality and how our workforce systems work together.o Work closely with IT, Data, Finance, Transformation and other teams, giving you fantastic exposure across the organisation.o Manage workforce reporting for the Board, Committees and Groups, as well as national workforce data returns.o Use a range of systems including Access HR, ESR, OLM, EASY Pay, Trac and e-rostering.o Lead and develop a workforce data and systems team.If you're someone who enjoys asking "what does the data really tell us?", likes to bring new ideas and turn insight into action, this is an opportunity to make your mark and help shape what workforce information looks like for the future.Main duties of the jobResponsible for the quality of information held on workforce information systems that will be used to provide the workforce reporting needs. Maintaining and updating systems as required. Ensuring action is taken to improve and maintain data accuracy.The role is responsible for the day-to-day management (recruitment, appraisal, discipline, performance and absence management) of the workforce team and other team members as required.The postholder will need highly developed specialist theoretical knowledge and practical experience in undertaking data analysis with both quantitative and qualitative data. The analysis will involve highly complex, sensitive or contentious datasets, potentially conflicting and incomplete data or where expert opinion may differ and willrequire the creative application of techniques and approaches for which no precedent exists.About usProvide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our colleagues to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:Vision:Transforming LivesValues:Care, Innovation and CompassionMission:An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+, Ethnic Minority and Men's Networks.We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.DetailsDate posted07 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary
66,582 to 77,368 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number828-PROVIDE4313Job locationsProvide HQColchesterCO4 9YQUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and role requirements for full details. To arrange informal please discussions please contact Emma Moss. Director, People Partnering - Enterprise
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and role requirements for full details. To arrange informal please discussions please contact Emma Moss. Director, People Partnering - EnterprisePerson Specification
Education
EssentialDegree level qualification in a relevant discipline which relates to workforce information, business information systems, data analysis and similar or to have developed knowledge and skills to an equivalent standard.Highly developed specialist knowledge acquired through a combination of in-depth experience and postgraduate study (Masters level qualification) or equivalent demonstrable knowledge in one of these areas; analytical techniques, workforce systems or electronic HR Systems.DesirablePrince2 or similar accreditation
Experience
EssentialExtensive Workforce Information Analysis experience Knowledge of the applications and use of role workforce Information systems and analysis within HR specifically and organisations more widely.Knowledge and understanding of the role of confidentiality policies, GDPR, Data Protection Act within a workforce analytics setting.DesirableESR knowledge
Person Specification

Education
EssentialDegree level qualification in a relevant discipline which relates to workforce information, business information systems, data analysis and similar or to have developed knowledge and skills to an equivalent standard.Highly developed specialist knowledge acquired through a combination of in-depth experience and postgraduate study (Masters level qualification) or equivalent demonstrable knowledge in one of these areas; analytical techniques, workforce systems or electronic HR Systems.DesirablePrince2 or similar accreditation
Experience
EssentialExtensive Workforce Information Analysis experience Knowledge of the applications and use of role workforce Information systems and analysis within HR specifically and organisations more widely.Knowledge and understanding of the role of confidentiality policies, GDPR, Data Protection Act within a workforce analytics setting.DesirableESR knowledgeDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameProvide CICAddressProvide HQColchesterCO4 9YQUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameProvide CICAddressProvide HQColchesterCO4 9YQUnited KingdomEmployer's website