Suffolk Office of Data and Analytics Analyst & Researcher in Ipswich

Suffolk County Council Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX, hybrid working

Salary: £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available

Contract: Fixed term or secondment to March 2028 (funding)

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship due to the associated salary level, which does not meet the minimum requirements for a Skilled Worker visa.

We’re passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as a Suffolk Office of Data and Analytics (SODA) Analyst and Researcher and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy.

The Suffolk Office of Data and Analytics (SODA) is an exciting, innovative function, set up by Suffolk’s public service organisations, with the purpose of developing new, joined-up insights to inform policy and service design and delivery. SODA is hosted by Suffolk County Council's Public Health, Communities and Public Safety Directorate.

Your role and responsibilities:

• The topics that you will be covering are usually highly relevant to current and future social, economic, and environmental challenges with SODA’s work covering a wide range of areas, including economic growth, social care, health, criminal justice, housing, environment and many more.
• The role also offers excellent opportunities to understand a range of different organisations and meet a range of different professionals.
• Produce and present output of data analysis appropriate for a diverse audience to provide the best evidence base to support decision making across SODA partners.
• You will be key to providing the best insight, knowledge, and intelligence we possibly can.

What you will need:

• You will need to bring statistical analytical abilities; investigative skills including the ability to interpret data and other types of information; effective communication and partnership working skills; the ability to produce pictorial information which can communicate data and issues in a clear way to a non-specialist audience; and a passion for data-driven problem-solving.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team:

SODA is one of only a few similar efforts across the country. Therefore, this role sits within an innovative and pioneering function that brings together public service organisations, ensuring that data and information is shared and used for the benefit of all Suffolk’s residents.

We are committed to flexible working, so please read the Job and Person Profile to find out about the types of flexible working available for this role.

Empowering Everyone:

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information:

For an informal discussion, please contact Annabel Bradley, SODA Senior Analyst & Researcher, by emailing Annabel.Bradley@suffolk.gov.uk.

How to apply:

• Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
• Step 2 - complete the Supporting Statement template.
• Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word).
• Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page.

Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills, experience and ideas. If used inappropriately, your application may not be processed. Please read our guidance for using AI to understand what’s acceptable.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages.

Closing date: 11.30pm 2 August 2026.

Interview date: 10 and 13 August 2026. If you are selected for an interview but not available on this date, we may be able to arrange an alternative date.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.