Data Analyst (Schools)
Ealing Council is on an ambitious journey of transformation, putting residents at the heart of what it does. As part of ensuring the best possible outcomes for the borough's residents, the council has created a new Strategy, Performance and Intelligence service at the centre of the council to provide a joined-up first class service to other council departments and key external partners. If you are looking to join a team of experts, to develop and shape the new service and be part of a council that is developing innovative solutions, it is a fantastic time to join Ealing Council.
We are looking for an experienced data analyst who will sit within the Schools Research and Data team within the new central service. Your work will support schools, the Ealing Learning Partnership and the Schools Planning and Resources Directorate through strategic and operational analysis of school and pupil outcome and demographic data.
You will be responsible for the collection and analysis of a wide range of data and will make a major contribution to the council's ability to use data to drive strategies and projects, identify priorities and evaluate outcomes and progress.
You will need excellent IT skills including advanced MS Excel, Access and SQL or similar. In addition, you will have excellent analytical skills, a strong eye for detail and be able to produce complex statistical analyses and communicate the findings in reports and presentations.
The work is varied, and as part of a diverse service, covering a range of specialisms, you will have exposure to and opportunities for development in new areas.
This role is deemed customer facing and as such you must have a command of spoken English which is sufficient to enable you to effectively perform the role. This requirement relates to Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.
This role is subject to Ealing's enhanced vetting process.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Kim Price on 0208 825 8698 or email kprice@ealing.gov.uk.
Closing Date: 20 February 2020