Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Wigan Town Hall
Library Street
Wigan
WN1 1YN
37 hours per week
Your role:
In this role, you’ll shape analytical roadmaps for cross-functional teams in the environment and places directorate. You’ll champion data-driven decision-making, mentor analysts to deliver impactful solutions and work closely with teams to embed data science tools seamlessly.
Beyond your technical understanding, you’ll play a key role in developing our analytics capabilities. This includes line managing other Data Analysts, coaching and skill-sharing, and identifying opportunities to train colleagues across the business in analytics areas like data modelling and statistics.
About you:
We are looking for an individual with a deep understanding of how data should be used to answer business questions, including how it is collected, transformed, scheduled and monitored. You will have a passion for data analytics including experience with data modelling, programming (e.g. SQL), Business intelligence, storytelling and critical thinking.
You will have experience in developing analysts at all career stages and fostering a collaborative environment where they can thrive.
You will champion data-driven decision-making across the organisation and support teams to develop a thriving data culture.
About us:
Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the
Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment
ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations. The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them. Join our Joint Intelligence Unit, an integral part of Wigan Council’s Digital and Tech community. As a Senior Data Analyst, you’ll lead the development of innovative, data-driven strategies that enhance our products and services, collaborating with talented multidisciplinary teams across the environment and places directorates. Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. Wigan Council prides itself on equality, inclusion and promoting diversity within the borough and aims to recruit a workforce that reflects our diverse communities. We invest in training and developing our staff, in a positive learning environment, and aim to be a consciously inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everybody in the community and would particularly encourage applicants from our underrepresented groups to apply. At Wigan, it is really important to us that applicants demonstrate our Team Wigan behaviours, and we do all we can to make sure that everyone feels like they belong. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process. To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) For further information, please contact Sean Melling at sean.melling@wigan.gov.uk Priority candidates Interview date: Thursday 14th February 2025 Interview date: Monday 17th February 2025 To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below: Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit. Bank or payment details should not be provided when applying for a job. Eurojobs.com is not responsible for any external website content. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button.
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Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment
ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations. The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them. Join our Joint Intelligence Unit, an integral part of Wigan Council’s Digital and Tech community. As a Senior Data Analyst, you’ll lead the development of innovative, data-driven strategies that enhance our products and services, collaborating with talented multidisciplinary teams across the environment and places directorates. Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. Wigan Council prides itself on equality, inclusion and promoting diversity within the borough and aims to recruit a workforce that reflects our diverse communities. We invest in training and developing our staff, in a positive learning environment, and aim to be a consciously inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everybody in the community and would particularly encourage applicants from our underrepresented groups to apply. At Wigan, it is really important to us that applicants demonstrate our Team Wigan behaviours, and we do all we can to make sure that everyone feels like they belong. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process. To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) For further information, please contact Sean Melling at sean.melling@wigan.gov.uk Priority candidates Interview date: Thursday 14th February 2025 Interview date: Monday 17th February 2025 To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below: Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit. Bank or payment details should not be provided when applying for a job. Eurojobs.com is not responsible for any external website content. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button.
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