Senior Business Intelligence Analyst at North West Association of Directors of Children's Services in Stockport

This role requires flexibility and will involve working from home or from any of the North West Councils’ sites.

NWADCS is seeking a passionate and skilled Senior Analyst to lead regional analytics for Children’s Services across the North West. You’ll deliver high-quality insights to support strategic planning, performance, and innovation. Working with 24 Local Authorities and national partners, you’ll enhance data collections, lead diagnostics, and strengthen reporting to the Regional Innovation and Improvement Board. This is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change for children and families through impactful data.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and collaborative Senior Analyst with strong analytical skills and a passion for using data to drive improvement. You’ll have experience leading projects from concept to delivery, working flexibly across teams, and presenting complex data and insights clearly to varied audiences. With excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, you thrive in collaborative environments and are confident engaging with stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office, and experience with data visualisation tools (including cloud based) is required. Experience in SEND, Early Years, Education, or Children’s Social Care is preferred. Adaptable and proactive, you’re committed to continuous learning, innovation, and delivering high-quality outcomes across a dynamic regional landscape.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join NWADCS and play a pivotal role in shaping services for children and families across the North West. You’ll work at the heart of a collaborative, region‑wide initiative focused on improving outcomes in Children’s Social Care, Education, SEND and Alternative Provision. With access to a strong professional network, national partnerships, and the chance to influence strategic decisions, this role offers real impact. Flexible working, professional development, and the opportunity to lead innovation in data and analytics make this a rewarding short‑term role for a motivated and values‑driven leader.

At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We’re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.

Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex‑military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed to be shortlisted for Assessment if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.