Data and Insights Officer (Temporary) - Ebley Mill - Stroud
Reference: REQ0286Description: About UsStroud District Council is an ambitious organisation committed to putting our residents and communities at the heart of what we do. Our friendly and inclusive environment supports colleagues to develop and thrive. If this sounds like the kind of place you’d like to work, then we’d love to hear from you.About the roleThis is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and innovative team in a newly created role. The purpose of the Data and Insights Officer role is to support data-driven decision-making across the council by collecting, analysing and visualising data.As part of our team, you will be responsible for:Working closely with teams across the council and external partners to ensure projects and priorities are grounded in robust evidence and local intelligence.Collating and integrating complex data from multiple sources and converting it into useable business intelligence.Identifying patterns, trends and disparities in data to understand community needs, evaluate service impact, and inform decisions that improve outcomes and reduce inequalities.We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual who has proven experience in data analysis, interpretation and reporting, and who will bring positive energy to the role. To be successful, you will also need:To be proactive and organised;To be an excellent and effective communicator to diverse audiences of varying seniority;Experience in dealing with people at a range of levels within an organisation;Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand and interpret data and effectively develop solutions; andA willingness to adapt to different scenarios and build strong relationships with partners, operational teams and services.Experience with additional data tools or platforms such as R or GIS systems, or working in a public health, local government or community services setting, is desirable but not essential.For further information about this role or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Hannah Barton, Policy & Performance Manager, by email DATE: 26th July 2026 INTERVIEW DATE: 4th August 2026In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information: local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities. We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates and value the diverse lived experiences they bring. We recognise the wide range of cognitive strengths that contribute to delivering high-quality services. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant can participate fully and fairly in our recruitment process. To support this, we offer workplace adjustments at every stage. Please let us know if you have any additional requirements as we are here to help create a positive, inclusive, and equitable experience for all. Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children. Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place
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Location: Ebley Mill - Stroud
Salary: *GBP*39,152 per annum (pay award pending)
Package: Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Hybrid working approach - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our website
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Temporary
