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Senior Business Analyst

Corporate Insight, Communities and Governance

Grade 10 - £33,476 - £36,580

Pride in our Borough: A Borough that works for everyone

Business Analytics has never been more important to a well-run local authority - especially one like Maidstone Borough Council

Joining us on a 1-year contract, you will enjoy scope to make a real impact in that time. Leading a team of performance and data analysts, you will gather, analyse and process a variety of important data. We will look to you to oversee a programme of performance and data analysis projects, to help the Council understand how we are doing and make sure we perform at our best.

In particular, our Corporate Insight Communities and Governance Manager will rely on your expert support. You will a deliver a programme of dashboard development across the Council. Supporting heads of service and senior managers, you will make sure different departments take a consistent approach to collecting data. The reports you produce and present, and the SMART performance indicators you develop, will be integral to helping us ensure we deliver for our communities.

To join us, you will need expertise in data standards and techniques, with experience in business information and data analytics. Educated to at least A Level, you are highly numerate and IT literate. In addition to advanced Excel skills, you will bring to the role proficiency in using visualisation tools such as Power Bi, R Shiny and Tableau. Project management expertise would be a real advantage. You will certainly demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills, a flair for problem solving and the ability to build collaborative working relationships.

The Council considers that all roles should be able to communicate clearly and concisely.

Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.

This is a full time position on a fixed term contract for 12 months. The role is based in Maidstone, though applications from individuals in any location are encouraged due to remote working arrangements. Secondments from other public sector organisations will also be considered.

For further information or to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Anna Collier, on 01622 602253 or Carly Benville on 01622 602295.

To apply for the position please visit https://www.maidstone.gov.uk/jobs and complete the online application form or by phone on 01622 602555.

Closing Date: Sunday 9 January 22

Interview Date: Wednesday 19 January 22

Council Benefits: career average pension scheme, professional fee payment, flexible working (including opportunities for home working and job share), employee benefits package and generous leave entitlement.

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