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About this opportunity 

Are you an analyst who loves digging around in data, and growing it into meaningful insights that make a difference to real people and communities?  If so, we'd love to have you in our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a growing, fast-paced, strategic team focused on improving the lives of people in Westmorland and Furness through intelligent and progressive use of data.  We can offer you excellent training and development opportunities alongside flexible working that allows you to keep the right work-life balance while still developing your career.

About the role: 

This role offers the opportunity to work as a member of the Performance and Intelligence Team - managing, migrating and integrating data to deliver automated reports and dashboards to support evidence-based decision making in a local authority and partnership context.

What we are looking for: 

You’ll need a good level of experience of data management and analysis, and ability to apply tools and techniques to develop reports and dashboards. This could include SQL, PowerBI or SSRS. You’ll need a flexible ‘can-do’ approach, and an eye for opportunities to develop products or processes to drive continual improvement.  Previous experience within local government isn't essential just the desire to learn and make a positive difference.

For an informal chat about the role or for further information please contact Lindsey Pickard on 07831 465 475 or lindsey.pickard@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.

What can we offer you!

Excellent training and development

Flexible working opportunities

Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)

Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms

Competitive rates of pay

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 14 April 2024

Interview date: To be confirmed

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

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