Data Analyst

Salary: Grade 11, ranging from £33,673 - £37,563 per annum

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Contract: Two fixed-term opportunities available, with contracts ranging from two to three years

Closing date: 11th October 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join Somerset Council's Children's Business Intelligence team at a pivotal time for the service. Working as part of a busy and supportive team, you'll play a key role in providing the data, insight and performance information that supports service improvement, performance management and informed decision-making across Children's Services. You'll contribute to important programmes and transformation activity, helping to shape how data is used to improve services and outcomes for children and young people across Somerset.

About the Role

As a Data Analyst within the Children's Business Intelligence team, you'll collect, analyse and report on performance data and key metrics to support a range of programmes and service areas. You'll work closely with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to provide accurate, timely insight that supports service delivery, reporting requirements, performance management and continuous improvement activity.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Collect, validate and analyse data from a range of sources to support performance reporting.
• Produce reports, dashboards and insights that help shape service decisions and improvements.
• Coordinate data submissions and ensure reporting requirements are met accurately and on time.
• Respond to information requests and provide expert advice on data and performance information.
• Identify opportunities to improve information systems, processes and data quality.
• Work closely with colleagues, schools, partners and external organisations to meet information needs.

What You'll Bring

• Experience working with performance management or business intelligence systems, ideally in a Local Government or other Public Sector organisation. The ideal candidate would have a good knowledge of some or all aspects of Children’s services such as Children’s Social Care, Education and SEND.
• Strong data analysis skills and the ability to interpret complex information and identify trends.
• Experience producing clear reports and presenting findings to different audiences. This will include good skills with PowerBI, Excel and ideally with SQL.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and quality.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confidence using databases, spreadsheets and reporting tools, with an understanding of data governance principles.

Why Join Us?

At Somerset Council, we're a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England's most beautiful counties, it's a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.

• 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's most enhanced and secure pension schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
• Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.

Find out more about working at Somerset Council:
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-at-somerset-council/

Further Information

• We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

• You will be expected to work from County Hall, Taunton when required for meetings and to support specific tasks.
• This role is subject to a standard DBS check.
• If you currently work for Somerset Council, please apply via the internal SuccessFactors careers page.
• Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Interviews are set to take place in the week commencing 19 October 2026.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Malcolm Riches (Head of Service Business Intelligence) via email: malcolm.riches@somerset.gov.uk

We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, whose unique perspectives help us better serve the people of Somerset.

You can find a copy of the job description here:  AG0243 Data Analyst.pdf 

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