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Ref: CS/0423/028-B Vacancy ID: 5619488

Business Intelligence Analyst

Closed for applications on: 25-Sept-2023 00:02

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 25-Sept-2023 00:02

Location

Site: Laycock Centre, Laycock Street, London, N1 1TH
Address: Laycock Street
Town: London
Postcode: N1 1TH
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Flexible working

35 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £42,510 - £45,711 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (PO3)

Specialty

Main area: Data analyst, information management, business intelligence, projects

Our mission

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The postholder will be part of a dynamic data and analytical service supporting managers and staff across Islington Council’s Children and Young People directorate.

The postholder will take the lead for providing specialist analytical support for at least one area within Children and Young People – this could be part of Children’s Social Care, the Youth Justice Service, Early Help, Youth and Play and / or 14 – 19 Progress. The postholder will also be expected to provide support for other areas where they are not the lead, on occasion, as required.

With minimal supervision the Business Intelligence Analyst will deliver high quality data and analytics using extensive knowledge of public sector data and business processes, and excellent analytical and technical skills.

The postholder will collate, model, analyse and interpret data from a range of systems and sources across the Islington council and its partners. They will deliver extensive business intelligence and data services, including performance reports, dashboards, statutory reporting and in-depth analysis.

The postholder will project plan and deliver the collection and analysis of data required for statutory returns / assessments and support good inspection outcomes for local authority services through the provision of timely data and accurate performance information.

The postholder will support the development of strategic and departmental policy, contributing to lasting improvements in the quality of services through the provision of high quality data and professional advisory services.

It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination. 

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are also committed to flexible working and will consider requests where possible.

Islington Council also operates random drug or alcohol testing for safety critical roles or for where there may be just cause.

To apply for this position please use the online application process. Please note that the council only accepts online applications, no CVs or alternative forms of applications are accepted. If you are unable to use the online process please contact the Recruitment team on 020 7527 2155 or e-mail [email protected]

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Person specification

Skills

Essential criteria

Able to communicate effectively across organisational boundaries, build partnerships with senior leaders and partners, such as Heads of Service within Children’s Services, or headteachers in Islington schools.
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. You can influence and persuade individuals.
Ability to specify, manipulate and analyse large datasets to provide meaningful insights.
Excellent reasoning and analytical skills in order to make sound and considered recommendations. Able to work with complex concepts and ideas.
Experience of writing reports and presentations about complex data analysis, presenting findings in concise and accessible format.
Knowledge and understanding of the information requirements of Children’s services.
Understands the role of data integrity and quality assurance processes in data management.
Excellent project management skills, including an understanding of project management methods and an ability to use these to support the delivery of a programme of work, managing competing priorities and tight deadlines to deliver outputs to time, budget and quality requirements.
Is ambitious and motivated, able to inspire others, work collaboratively and deliver outstanding results.
Displays an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people and or vulnerable adults.
Understands the role of information governance and data security best practice, rules and regulations.

Special Requirements

Essential criteria

Ability to adhere to the Council’s Dignity for All policy.

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of monitoring performance improvement across services
Experience of developing performance management systems in a large organisation
Experience working on the information requirements of a children’s service, including the regulatory framework for national assessments, standards and accountability; as well as statutory returns.
Experience of leading the provision of analytical support to one or more areas within Children’s Services, e.g. Children’s Social Care, Youth Justice, Early Help or Education.
Experience of applying statistical knowledge and skills to data in an organisation.
Experience of delivering training, support and expert advice to a varied audience including external partners.
Experience of producing reporting from children’s services management information systems (such as IYSS, LCS, etc).
Extensive experience in using data management tools (e.g. MS Excel, MS Power BI, QGIS/mapping, Crystal SAP, MS Report Builder, R, Python, etc) and methods (e.g. writing formulae, queries and scripts, using PivotTables, creating dashboards, etc).