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Job Description
Suffolk County Council
Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX, hybrid working
Salary: £48,163 - £53,788 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
Contract: Permanent
At Suffolk County Council, we believe that when our people grow, our communities thrive. As a Data Analyst supporting the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Reforms, you’ll find opportunities to develop your skills, make a meaningful impact, and shape the future of Suffolk.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
You will:
- Lead the design, development and governance of Business Intelligence solutions across Children and Young People's Services, specifically in relation to SEND Reforms, using tools such as Power BI, SQL, and SSRS.
- Drive a self-service performance and reporting culture by improving access to data, insight, and decision-making tools across the directorate.
- Work closely with IT, transformation teams, and partner organisations to develop reporting infrastructure, data-sharing solutions, and innovative intelligence products.
- Transform complex data into meaningful intelligence that supports service improvement, strategic planning, and better outcomes for children, young people, and families.
- Lead the development of technical capability within the CYP Intelligence Hub through coaching, training, and creating a culture of continuous learning.
You Will Need:
- Extensive experience in Business Intelligence, data analytics, and performance reporting, with expert knowledge of Power BI, SQL, and SSRS.
- Proven ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making and service improvement.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience developing, coaching, and motivating high-performing teams.
- Experience of designing and delivering technical training and building capability within teams to support continuous learning and innovation.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across services, partner organisations, and senior leadership groups.
- Experience working with children and young people's data, information governance requirements, and complex performance and intelligence frameworks.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP), which you can find in the ‘How to apply’ section towards the bottom of this advert.
If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
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The Team
The CYP Intelligence Hub is at the heart of data, insight, and innovation across Children and Young People's Services. Bringing together analysts, data specialists, systems experts, and trainers, the team transforms complex information into meaningful intelligence that drives better decision-making and improves outcomes for children, young people, and families. Working closely with colleagues, partners, and communities across Suffolk, we are passionate about using data and technology to shape high-quality, evidence-based services and support positive change.
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
Please contact Kat Willson, SEND Programme Manager, [she/her] for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01284 741235 or emailing Kat.Willson@suffolk.gov.uk
How To Apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word)
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
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).
- Please describe a significant piece of analytical work you have led using tools such as Power BI, SQL, or SSRS. How did you transform complex data into meaningful intelligence, and what impact did this have on service delivery or strategic decision-making?
- Give an example of a Business Intelligence solution or reporting framework you have designed and implemented. What was your role, what challenges did you face, and how did you ensure the solution met organisational and user needs?
- Describe a time when you worked collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, services, or partner organisations to improve data quality, reporting, information sharing, or performance management. What was your approach, and what outcome was achieved?
- What experience do you have working with Children and Young People's data and information governance requirements? How have you ensured data accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and compliance when delivering analytical products?
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Please note: Without a supporting statement, 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, 17 September 2026.
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 (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
About Us
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities, and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
- Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
- Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Travel, lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits
- Performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
- Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- A variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
- Diverse and active staff networks
- Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values, and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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