Senior Business Intelligence AnalystREQ01039Employer - Trafford Council Address - Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, M320THSalary - Band 9Salary Grade - GBP 35,934 - GBP 38,813 per annumJob category - Business & Corporate ServicesJob Type - Business AnalysisWorking Pattern - Full TimeWorking hours - 36.25Contract type - Fixed Term for up to 12 MonthsClosing date - 1st September 2019Interview date - 11 September
About us
Trafford is a thriving and vibrant, forward-thinking council at the heart of Greater Manchester that puts 'People and Place' at the centre of everything we do. We have bold ambitions about the type of council we want to be and we are committed to working collaboratively with our customers, partners and colleagues to achieve our vision to build the best future for all our communities.
Following our recent Ofsted inspection, a number of key issues were highlighted, and we have already made a great start in making positive changes in our Children's Services. To help focus, monitor and sustain improvement we need to recruit an experience Senior Business Intelligence Analyst as the quality of our services is dependent on our ability to access timely and accurate management information and analysis.
About you
The ideal candidate will be committed to continually learning & improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes. You will value and respect other peoples contribution and work collaboratively to deliver high quality services. You will take ownership of your actions and strive to getting things right first time and learn from when things do go wrong; you will enjoy taking personal responsibility to resolve issues and change what you do and how you do it to make a difference
About the role
This is a new post within our established Performance team, and will play a key role in developing and delivering our intelligence-led ways of working. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing performance reports that help promote the appropriate use of business intelligence across the organisation. In this role you will be specialising in Children's Service performance reporting and supporting Liquidlogic Children's System (LCS) and Early Help Module (EHM) development.
The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst will be a technical specialist who support the delivery of high quality data intelligence and develop the analytical offer in Children's Services to enable evidence and insight-led decision making.
Educated to degree level in a subject which includes a significant numerical component, you will ideally come from a background which includes statistical analysis, intelligence analysis, data science, operational research or business intelligence. You will be expected to work with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels therefore, in addition to your advanced technical and analytical capabilities, you must have excellent interpersonal skills, and be capable of conveying complex findings clearly both verbally and in writing.
Employee Benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centred and values based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
Trafford recognises the importance of staff health and wellbeing and offer a number of initiatives for staff including health and wellbeing events, mindfulness, running & walking groups and health and wellbeing events. Our great benefits include:? Pension? Home Technology Scheme? Cycle to Work Scheme? Simply Healthcare? Employee Discount Scheme - 'Perks at Work'? Flexible working
Trafford the place continues to be one of the best places to live, in the country. According to statistics, the borough scores highly in terms of recycling, education, employment and crime reduction, and has a reputation of being one of the safest places to live in Greater Manchester. It also has one of the lowest Council Tax rates.
Trafford has some of the best schools in the country; it also has excellent transport links and is globally recognised for its, sport, culture and leisure interests.
If you really want to make a difference to the lives of our children and young people, then we want to hear from you. If you have the relevant knowledge and expertise we welcome you to make an informal approach for further information, by contacting the Performance Team Manager Sarah Haugeberg either through email: sarah.haugeberg@trafford.gov.uk or call 0161 912 1252.
To access the job description/person specifications please click here:https://www.trafford.gov.uk/residents/jobs/job-descriptions/Senior-Business-Intelligence-Analyst-Role-Profile.pdf