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Ref no:
NLA08071
Published:
09/02/2023
Closes:
28/02/2023
Location:
Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, ML1 1AB
Salary:
£36,073 - £41,592 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week
Work From Home:
Hybrid

Job Advertisement

Data Analyst

£36,073 - £41,592

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable individual to join the team responsible for the strategy and development of the Town and Community Hub Programme, and the delivery of the associated capital programme.

This post is located within the Forward Planning and Specification team, within Assets and Procurement, and reports directly to the Forward Planning Manager.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about data and who wants to make a difference in North Lanarkshire. Strong analytical skills and an ability to research, understand, create, link and operate data is vital to this role. The role requires the ability to understand data as well as being able to provide analysis and insight through clear visual, digital, written and verbal communication.

The development of systems and reports which will inform decisions that prioritise the allocation of finance and delivery alignment for projects linked to North Lanarkshire Council’s ambitious plans through the Town and Community Hub programme of work.

The successful candidate will contribute to the rationale and narrative which informs the delivery of the capital infrastructure programme taking a lead role in the development of the school roll projection system. This role will provide analytical support for specific stages to the decision making for projects from inception to completion.  Accordingly, you will hold a minimum of SVQ4/HND level qualification) in a relevant discipline and have experience of data management and using a variety of data analysis tools/systems. 

This will be a highly rewarding but challenging role, helping improve our learning and teaching estate, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of our assets within our communities.  If you are passionate about data and technology, this role will suit you perfectly.

In addition, the post holder is expected to liaise with internal and external partners to deliver work linked to the Town and Community Hub programme so excellent communication skills are essential.

Candidates wishing to find out more about this exciting role are encouraged to research:  The Plan for North Lanarkshire; the Town and Community Hub Programme of Work; and the Council’s capital programme.  

You will be joining a dynamic and flexible team within Assets & Procurement who currently operate a hybrid working model of home-working and office-based work (minimum of six days per four weeks) at locations within North Lanarkshire.  

For specific information and enquiries, please contact Douglas Holmes, Forward Planning Manager via email: holmesd@northlan.gov.uk

 

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you.  We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family.  This includes 26 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of offers available to you through our NLLifereward site.  We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a
Smarter Working Policy.

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip.  You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

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We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process.

Easy Read – My NL

 

 

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