London Borough of Redbridge Hiring for Education Data Analyst Job at Ilford, England , UK Full Time

Education Data Analyst

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we’ve developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.

We’re one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the City.

We are looking for an experienced data analyst to work with us in the Education Research and Data team. Your work will support schools and staff in the Education directorate to provide strategic and operational analysis of school and pupil outcome and demographic data.

With responsibility for the collection and analysis of a wide range of data your work will make a major contribution to the council’s strategic decision making, helping to improve education outcomes for Redbridge.

You will also be responsible for ensuring statutory reporting is completed on time and accurately as well as providing management information data as required.

You will need to have:

• Excellent IT skills including advanced MS Excel, SQL and experience of using PowerBI would also be an advantage.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• The ability to interpret complex data sets and present them in clear understandable formats appropriate to different audiences.

In return we can offer you

• A competitive salary package with LBR benefits.
• Hybrid working pattern subject to business requirements and support you in Opportunities for development.

For a full list of responsibilities and requirements please see the & Person Specification

Successful applicants will be contacted for interview which are scheduled for 21st and 22nd March.

To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.