- Location: Millmead House, Guildford, GU2 4BB
Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
This full-time, permanent role has a starting salary of £33,552 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.
We are excited to be recruiting a Data Analyst to join our fantastic Performance & Analytics Team based in Guildford.
This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between collaborating with colleagues in the office and working from home. Further details can be given at interview.
Our Offer to You
- 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
- Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
- A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About The Role
We are looking for a highly motivated and conscientious individual to join our busy and friendly team in the Performance and Analytics Team (within the wider Systems, Analytics, and Service Improvement team). This is an opportunity to develop your data analysis skills, report building/writing skills, and presentation skills in order to produce creative reports which support commissioning in Adults, Wellbeing, and Health Partnerships. Key focus areas will be to provide the Adults, Wellbeing, and Health Partnerships Directorate with analytics and insights to support the delivery of the 'Right Homes, Right Support' programme of work.
Your work will directly influence strategic decisions that enhance the quality of care provided. By analysing and presenting data on service performance, you will help identify areas for improvement, ensuring that care services are continuously optimised to meet the needs of our most vulnerable adults.
Your role will be crucial in providing actionable insights to care teams, helping them to understand trends, measure outcomes, and implement best practices. By translating complex data into clear, impactful information, you will support frontline workers in delivering more effective and personalised care, ultimately improving the lives of our residents.
Through data analysis, you will help streamline operations and ensure that resources are allocated where they are needed most. Your efforts will lead to more efficient use of time and funds, which means more resources can be directed towards care activities. This results in better support for both care providers and recipients, making a tangible difference in the overall care experience.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours :
- Strong analytical skills: Proven ability to analyse complex data sets, identify trends, and draw actionable insights. Experience with data visualization tools and statistical analysis software is essential.
- Creative problem-solving ability: Ability to develop innovative solutions to data-related challenges. Ability to think outside the box and approach problems from multiple angles to find effective and unique solutions.
- Technical proficiency: Proficiency in the data visualisation software Tableau (Tableau Skills will be assessed as part of the recruitment process through a test on the day of the interview) knowledge of programming languages such as SQL, Python, or R, and familiarity with big data technologies
- Communication and collaboration: Excellent communication skills to effectively present findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with diverse groups
- Attention to detail and accuracy: Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality in data analysis. Ability to meticulously check data integrity and ensure that all analyses are based on reliable and precise data
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:
- Please describe a time when you analysed data and identified a trend or issue that supported strategic decision-making at a senior level. How did you present your findings to senior leaders?
- Adult Social Care data often comes from multiple sources with varying levels of completeness and accuracy. How would you assess, clean, and validate data before using it for performance reporting?
- How do you ensure that the performance indicators and metrics you track reflect real outcomes for people who use services, not just operational outputs?
- You may work with social workers, commissioners, and senior managers who have different levels of data literacy. How do you adapt your communication style to engage and influence them?
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 2nd November 2025 with interviews planned for week commencing 10th November 2025.
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Alice Lawrence via email at .
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
