Lead Reporting and Data Analyst - Local Government Location: West Midlands | Hybrid (1 day per week on-site) Rate: £400 per day | Contract Length: 3 Months Salt Recruitment's Local Government contract team is currently supporting a West Midlands-based Local Authority in their search for an experienced Lead Reporting and Data Analyst. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a crucial role in overseeing statutory reporting for Children's Social Care, ensuring data accuracy, and leading a team of three Data Analysts. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and maintenance of statutory and operational reporting for Children's Social Care Manage and mentor a team of three Data Analysts, ensuring high-quality data outputs Provide technical leadership in data warehousing, SQL scripting, and reporting Develop Power BI dashboards and SSRS reports to support operational decision-making Ensure data integrity and compliance with GDPR and other regulations Work closely with Children's Services, Business Systems Analysts (Mosaic), and other departments to align reporting with service needs Champion the use of agile methodologies within the team to improve efficiency Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience in statutory reporting for Children's Social Care Strong knowledge of data warehouse architecture and SQL scripting Hands-on experience with Power BI dashboards and SSRS reporting Familiarity with Children's Social Care case management systems (ideally Mosaic) Previous experience managing a team of Data Analysts or similar roles Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to lead on BI and reporting solutions to drive service improvement Contract Details: Duration: 3-month initial contract (potential for extension) Location: Hybrid - West Midlands (1 day per week on-site) Rate: £400 per day (Inside IR35) This is an excellent opportunity for a data-driven leader who thrives in a collaborative local government environment and is passionate about improving data-driven decision-making in Children's Services. Rates depend on experience and client requirements