Data Lead (Senior Business & Finance Officer) (Redeployment)

• Suffolk County Council – Riverside, Lowestoft, NR33 0EQ – Hybrid 
• £33,366 – £36,124 per annum 
• 37 hours per week – Flexible working options available 
• Permanent

This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only

We’re passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as a Data Lead (Senior Business & Finance Officer) and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy.  

Reimagine the possibilities. 

• Do you have recent experience of collating, organising, and analysing various data sets using Microsoft to a high level, using formulas, conditional formatting, and graphics to present your data?

Your role and responsibilities

• collating, organising, and analysing customer data daily to identify common patterns and trends
• using this data to present your findings monthly to the Senior Management Team
• identifying areas of data that require cleansing
• producing monthly reports to a high standard providing recommendations on your analysis

You will need 

• proven experience of excellent IT skills and the use of excel to a high level as using on a daily basis
• experience of working in an environment where you have produced high level reports including data analysis
• experience of collating various data sets to analyse and identify trends
• to be able to work flexibly as part of a team, have strong interpersonal skills and have a good understanding of how to deliver a good customer service experience.  We will provide you with training and on-going support to achieve this.
   

You can view a full list of requirements in the  Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don’t meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

 The team 

• the Waveney Business and Finance Team manage all non-residential payments to care providers for the North area of the County.  They ensure that contracts are issued to providers in a timely and accurate way
• they ensure value for money and, using customer data, help identify common patterns and trends which provide management with the Insight and Intelligence to make informed decisions on a daily and weekly basis
• our team has a culture of being supportive, inclusive and of self-assessment to improve practice and outcomes to our customers
• join our team for a varied, fast paced, and interesting job where you’ll meet friendly, encouraging people.  You’ll be offered on-going training and opportunities to gain knowledge and experience.

Empowering Everyone 

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report. 

For more information 

Please contact Sean Hall (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can reach him by calling 01502 674705 or emailing [email protected] or Sharon Turner (she/her) by calling 01473 265623 or emailing [email protected] 

How to apply

Step 1 – Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 – Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 – Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or [email protected]

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 03456 014412.  If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30pm 6 December 2024

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.  #LI-Hybrid 

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).