Senior Data Analyst - 6 Positions Available
Salary: £52,282
Grade: Level 5 Zone 1
Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG
Contract Type: Permanent - 7 Roles Available
Hours: Full Time
Closing Date: Tuesday 9th July 2024 23:59
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About Camden
We Make Camden and The Way We Work, set forth an organisational vision centred on relationships, innovation, and people, moving beyond bureaucratic approaches.
Camden is building somewhere everyone can thrive, by making our borough the best place to live, work, study and visit. We’re home to some of the most important conversations happening today, and our mission led approach we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind.
We are a values-lead organisation and work in a relational way. In this context, our growing community of Data Analysts use data to connect people, inform conversations and empower decision-makers.
Data in Camden
Data are crucial in supporting both people and communities across Camden and we are investing in our data capabilities to realise social value in new and exciting ways, creating new insights into complex social issues and the lived experiences of people across the borough.
We believe that data rights are human rights and have published our first of a kind Data Charter which presents the principles by which we ensure that data are used for public good in a transparent, ethical and accountable way.
We have an appetite for innovation, and the work of our data analysts increasingly leverages emergent technologies such as those in the spheres of Generative AI, Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing.
How You’ll Be Involved
We are seeking 7 Senior Data Analysts. 5 to lead portfolios of data analysis supporting the following service areas: Education, Early Years and Family Hubs, Housing and Property Management, Voids and Repairs, and a further 2 to lead on cross-cutting project work..
The work is varied. It involves ongoing dialogue with decision makers, design and development of efficient and accessible data models and reporting pipelines, and delivery of intelligently designed data products. The roles combine regulatory compliance, business intelligence to support effective service delivery, and research projects to derive new insights that enabled evidence based strategic decision making.
As a Senior Data Analyst in Camden, you will be an accomplished data analysis expert with a body of knowledge and experience of relevant skills, tools, and techniques that you are able to share with others and use to implement and oversee data analysis that supports us in delivering for the people of Camden.
The roles require the line management of up to five Data Analyst. You will be comfortable leading a small team, ensuring adherence to standards, prioritising existing work and proposing new projects. You will also be able to serve as a key point of contact for decision makers within our services, acting as an expert in data analysis and ensuring that decision making is informed by data. You will also operate with confidence and authority within Camden’s community of Data Analyst, fostering a culture of learning and networking Data Analysts to facilitate collaborative working.
Please follow the links below to view the specific Job Profiles for each of the advertised positions. Applicants will be considered for all roles but please do indicate any preferences that you have.
To view the Job Profile Senior Data Analyst (Cross- Cutting), please click HERE
To view the Job Profile for Senior Data Analyst (Early Years and Family Hub), please click HERE
To view the Job Profile Senior Data Analyst (Housing and Property Management), please click HERE
To view the Job Profile Senior Data Analyst (Education), please click HERE
To view the Job Profile Senior Data Analyst (Repairs and Voids), please click HERE
To view the Job Profile Senior Data Analyst (Debt Prevention), please click HERE
What We Offer
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including:
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years + Bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Interest free loans
- Access to our incredible staff networks
- Career development and training
- Wellbeing support and activities
Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.
The application Process
- Join us for our open house event on July 8th at 6pm! Sign up by clicking here
- Complete a short application via the “Apply” link at the bottom of this page - we anonymise all applications to reduce bias in the hiring process by placing greater emphasis on candidates’ relevant skills and experience.
- First Round interview: 25 Minute technical knowledge based phone call
- Testing Element: If you are successful through the call you will be sent a technical test to complete and send back to the panel to be discussed at the second interview
- Second Round interview: 1 hour in person interview discussing your test and competency based questions
- Third Round interview: Informal conversation with stakeholders for the relevant area you will be working with
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity
Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
Inclusive Recruitment Pilot
In keeping with Camden’s commitment to Conscious Inclusion, we are taking positive action to improve diversity at our senior levels. One of the measures we have committed to is making sure we don’t have any All-White shortlists for leadership roles.
The recruitment to this role will form part of that pilot, to support our desire to increase the number of staff from underrepresented groups in senior roles within the council. If you are a Black, Asian or Other Ethnic candidate and would like to self-declare this