Data Analyst Job Opportunity in Newry - 3-Month Contract

We are excited to partner with a Local Authority in Newry to help appoint a skilled Data Analyst on a 3-month contract, with a high likelihood for extension based on the client's discretion. Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration.

Compensation

Rate of Pay: £19 - £24 per hour

Job Summary

This Data Analyst role is situated within the Chief Executive Directorate, Community Planning & Performance department. The successful candidate will operate at a corporate level, providing a comprehensive data analytics service. Responsibilities include data collection on various topics such as government policy and strategy, analysis, interpretation, and reporting. Recommendations to the Council will be made where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect data from diverse sources on government policy, strategy, and other community-related topics.
• Clean, organize, and prepare data for analysis using suitable tools and techniques.
• Perform statistical analysis to identify trends, patterns, and relationships in the data.
• Generate clear and concise reports with visualizations (charts, graphs) to effectively communicate insights.
• Translate complex data findings into actionable recommendations for Council decision-making.
• Stay updated on data analysis best practices and relevant government data sources.
• Potentially assist in developing and maintaining data collection processes.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum Qualification

A Level 6 qualification such as a University Degree in relevant areas like mathematics, finance, economics, or social sciences.

OR

In lieu of formal qualification, at least 3 years of relevant experience in:

• Undertaking research and interpreting data.
• Presenting analysis and results clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Using analytical tools such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Creating management reports with effective recommendations based on data analysis.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience (minimum 2 years, or 3 years for non-graduates) in data collection, cleaning, and analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings to a non-technical audience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Email).
• Competence in data analysis software (e.g., Excel, SQL) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Understanding of government data and policy analysis is a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects that influence Council decisions.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated, all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can often be extended by clients on a longer-term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as permission to submit your CV for this role (with the right to represent you) unless advised otherwise. If the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must either be processed through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

Job Reference: #RQ1289939

Company Name: Brackenberry

Job Title: Data Analyst