Job Introduction
Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Are you passionate about data and analytics and using them to improve outcomes for the residents of Staffordshire?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for three insight professionals to join the Strategy and Transformation team in the role of Research Lead. Two of the roles are permanent and will be based in the Insight Team, and one role is temporary until October 2024, providing dedicated analytical capacity for Staffordshire’s Centre for Data Analytics.
Both teams are highly skilled insight experts that work collaboratively to support the county council and Staffordshire partnership to be insight led, in shaping strategy and decision making, to deliver improved outcomes for the people of Staffordshire.
On a day-to-day basis the Insight Team provides high quality strategic insight and intelligence, aligned to the County Council’s priorities, and the Staffordshire Centre for Data Analytics works across its current partners and the wider public sector to design and deliver use cases that lead to actionable insights.
So, if you’re looking to make a positive difference through evidence-based strategy and decision making, this could be the opportunity for you!
Main Responsibility
We are seeking three experienced data and insight professionals, who will design, lead and deliver high quality strategic insight projects, that will really make a difference to the lives of the people in Staffordshire.
The successful candidates will be expected to analyse complex data, and most importantly, turn it into impactful insight, that informs the most senior levels of the county council and Staffordshire partnership.
We are interested in motivated and forward-thinking individuals who are up for the challenge of driving forward innovations in the use of data, as well as having excellent stakeholder management skills to help deliver our respective work programmes.
The Ideal Candidate
With further information in the Job Description, ideal candidates will have a proven background in the following:
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Excellent stakeholder management skills
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Strong analytical skills and knowledge of wide-ranging insight tools, methodologies and statistical techniques
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Knowledge and skills in the design and delivery of primary research, such as consultation and engagement activities
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Confidence in translating complex findings into insight and presenting this to a diverse audience, to tell an influential story, preferably including the use of relevant visualisation tools
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Keen interest in understanding and applying innovations in data and insight
If this sounds like a good match to your experience and skills, we look forward to hearing from you. In return we can offer you an exciting and diverse role which is rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work in a large, dynamic and supportive team.
Interview Date: Friday 15th September 2023
For more information about these vacancies, please contact:
Louise Goodwin, Research Manager, louise.goodwin@staffordshire.gov.uk
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Samantha Edwards, SCDA Programme Lead, samanthadawn.edwards@staffordshire.gov.uk
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
