Location: Home Based, with occasional travel to London office
Local Partnerships is growing, and we’re on the lookout for an experienced Data Analyst to support a diverse and impactful portfolio of projects. Learn more about the positive changes our teams drive by exploring our Impact Report.
About the role:
Working as part of a small but growing Data Analytics team, you will be providing day-to-day analytical support and analysis for client projects, proactively engaging with the client and project staff.
This role will require highly competent technical and analytical knowledge to create data products such as dashboards, tools, and reports for clients, so excellent communication skills are vital.
As you will be working on various projects concurrently, we are looking for people with strong organisational and project management skills.
This role offers clear development opportunities, with pathways to more senior positions within the Data & Analytics team and the broader organisation. To support your growth, we invest heavily in your professional development.
Our Data Analysts may be based anywhere in the UK with occasional travel to LP and clients’ offices around the country.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet every criterion, we encourage you to apply if you believe you can make a meaningful contribution.
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Required Experience / Skills:
* At least two years of experience working with Power BI.
* Strong ability to model and analyse data using Microsoft Excel.
* Experience of data modelling, data cleansing, and data enrichment techniques and the ability to carry out data quality control and validation.
* Working knowledge of SQL or similar and experience of setting up and maintaining automated data processes.
* Experience of supporting multiple projects concurrently.
* An imaginative and flexible approach to work, particularly in the field of problem solving and planning, development and successful implementation down to detailed levels.
* Proficient professional level of IT skills required in main M/S Office applications.
Desirable (not essential) knowledge:
* Technical knowledge of a coding language (e.g., Python); MS Azure; GIS tools would be advantageous, but not essential.
Benefits of working for Local Partnerships:
* We are an equal opportunities employer and believe in fair remuneration for all!
* Starting on 28 days holiday, plus all public holidays – rising to 32 days with service; and the ability to purchase up to 5 days additional holiday per annum.
* Plus an additional day off to celebrate your Birthday!
* Generous sick pay; and maternity/paternity benefits.
* Benenden Health and Simply Health cashback scheme.
* Full Employee Assistance Programme.
* 4x salary Life Assurance.
* Generous pension scheme.
* Salary sacrifice schemes: EV cars and Cycle-to-Work schemes.
To apply:
If you would like to be considered for the role, please complete the offline application form before the closing date.
Please email your offline application form and your CV to Recruitment@local.gov.uk.
Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 31 January 2025.
Interview dates: w/b 3rd & 10th February 2025.
Please note, the recruitment for this role is being administered by the Local Government Association.
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