Data Analyst

Plymouth City Council
Plymouth
6 days ago
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Job title: N1895a Data Analyst


Location: Ballard House


Status: Permanent


Hours per week: 37


Weeks per year: not applicable


Grade F (£33,699.00 to £36,363.00) pro rata


This vacancy is only available for applications from existing Internal Plymouth City Council employees. Applications submitted by External candidates who do not meet this criteria will not be considered and will be rejected.


This is an exciting opportunity for a colleague who is passionate about data to take on a high-impact role within the Corporate Performance Team. As our Data Analyst, you will play a central part in transforming how Plymouth City Council uses data to improve services for residents.


You will report to the Senior Performance Advisor and work collaboratively with colleagues and subject matter experts across all directorates, leading on data strategy, business intelligence and innovative analytical solutions.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading the vision and strategy for how the Council collects, manages and leverages data across all directorates (30% of role).
  • Designing and delivering innovative, interactive data solutions — including predictive analytics, modelling and Power BI dashboards — and embedding best practice in data management (40% of role).
  • Mentoring and training colleagues to build data literacy and help them get the most from data systems (10% of role).
  • Supporting wider corporate digitalisation initiatives and the Senior Performance Advisor on key performance management and improvement projects (20% of role).

What We’re Looking For
Essential

  • A degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, or equivalent experience gained through professional practice in data management and innovation.
  • Experience of project managing data or digital products.
  • Strong Power BI skills — able to build effective, user-friendly visualisations.
  • Experience collating, analysing, interpreting and graphically presenting data, and developing data management systems.
  • Ability to develop and apply predictive models to support evidence-based decision making.
  • Experience of training or coaching staff in data tools and processes.
  • Knowledge of data management legislation, policy and quality assurance processes.
  • Strong communication skills — able to present complex technical information clearly to non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to work independently, plan workloads effectively and lead on delivery of project outputs.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of local government service delivery across different directorates.
  • Experience working in or with local government (employed or as a volunteer).
  • Experience of writing policies or procedures or supporting data gathering for formal service assessments or reviews.

This role is suitable for flexible working subject to the needs of the service.


For more information or an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Paul Stephens, Senior Performance Advisor, on or email .


Closing date: Sunday 08 March 2026


Anticipated interview date: Tuesday 10 March 2026


Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.


As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.


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