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Data Analysis & Information Officer
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council,
This role is within the Data Intelligence Unit within the Children and Education Directorate.
We are looking for a skilled Data Analysis and Information Officer who can play a central role in the development of dashboards, reports and analysis tools to support teams across the Education Directorate.
In this role you will:
- Design and produce reports and analysis from a variety of data sources for school and local authority customers
- Interpret requirements, develop and maintain dashboards using the latest tools such as Power BI to support the business plan priorities within the local authority
- Train and advise local authority and school staff to use the software and reports provided by the Data Intelligence Unit
- Maintain up to date knowledge of legislation and guidance to develop analysis that meets current requirements and needs
- Support the delivery of the Data Intelligence Unit agreement to schools
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Essential Requirements:
- Degree or significant experience with a focus on statistics and numerical analysis
- Experience of designing complex reports and undertaking data analysis
- Knowledge of software including Advanced Excel, Intermediate Microsoft Access and specialist analytics software such as Power BI or SSRS
- Embody the council’s Values and Behaviours framework
- Skills relating to the presentation and analysis of data in a variety of formats
The organisation operates to a hybrid working model, currently with 3 days at an office location.
Closing date: 31st July 2026
TO APPLY: Please submit a CV and supporting statement to sunny_kaur@sandwell.gov.uk before the closing date.
Please ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the full list of essential requirements included in the person spec. There will be a skills test as part of the recruitment process focusing on the essential requirements.
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We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to submit your CV as soon as possible. When submitting your CV and supporting statement, please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you wish to apply as a Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.
If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact sunny_kaur@sandwell.gov.uk
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours
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