Lead Analyst - Remote Opportunity with Norfolk County Council

About the Role

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Lead Analyst to join Norfolk County Council in a remote capacity. This role is pivotal in shaping how the Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board (NSAB) utilizes data and insights to safeguard vulnerable adults. As a Lead Analyst, you will lead a significant transformation in our multi-agency analysis, integrating data from key partners to enhance decision-making processes.

What You'll Do

• Enhance the NSAB insight & performance framework by establishing common definitions and measures, setting reporting cadence, and aligning analysis with Board priorities.
• Own the Power BI suite by modeling multi-agency data, developing DAX measures, designing intuitive visuals, automating refreshes, ensuring data quality, and documenting products.
• Produce high-quality narrative reporting that translates trends and themes into actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate multi-agency data flows by collaborating with Social Care, Police, Health (ICB/Trusts), and VCSE partners to establish reliable inputs and shared definitions.
• Safeguard privacy and compliance by partnering with Information Governance leads to ensure GDPR-compliant data use and effective data sharing approaches.
• Manage delivery by maintaining an analytics roadmap and backlog, applying sound project management disciplines to meet deadlines and priorities.
• Build capability and engagement by presenting findings to diverse audiences, upskilling stakeholders in data literacy, and acting as the single point of contact for NSAB analytics.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering high-quality analysis to senior and multi-agency audiences.
• Clear and persuasive communication skills, with the ability to distill complex analysis into concise, actionable insights.
• Project management capability.
• Understanding of safeguarding context, public sector information governance, and confidentiality.
• Experience with adult safeguarding data or multi-agency public sector datasets.
• Knowledge of data sharing arrangements and information governance in a partnership environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with advanced analytics tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with additional data visualization tools beyond Power BI.
• Experience in public sector analytics or similar fields.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £50,166 to £54,271 per annum.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service.
• Flexible working opportunities including remote and hybrid working options.
• Financial benefits through our ‘Norfolk Rewards’ employee discounts program.
• A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers.
• Relocation expenses where applicable.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.

This Lead Analyst - Remote role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. Join us in our mission to safeguard vulnerable adults through data-driven insights!