Data Analyst - Labour Market Intelligence

Overview

Are you passionate about data and its potential to drive positive change? Join us as a Data Analyst and play a key role in shaping the future of adult skills funding and partnerships in Buckinghamshire. In this role, you will analyse large datasets to support skills and employment strategies in Buckinghamshire, contributing to inclusive economic growth. Your work on the Skills Fund Devolution will be crucial in empowering local communities and ensuring that funding is effectively utilised to meet the diverse needs of our residents.

This is a 12-month secondment/ fixed-term contract opportunity.

About us

The Skills and Partnerships Team is dedicated to fostering inclusive growth by delivering skills and employment outcomes that benefit people, employers, communities, and the economy in Buckinghamshire. Our mission is to raise aspirations and promote continuous, inclusive learning and development to help employers and residents adapt and grow. We pride ourselves on our values of pride, ambition, collaboration, and trustworthiness, and we strive to maintain high standards, initiative, and accountability in everything we do.

About the role

As a Data Analyst –Labour Market Intelligence, you will:

• Manage large datasets from sources such as the Department for Education, Department for Work and Pensions, ONS, and Lightcast, ensuring secure data storage and use in strategic planning.
• Develop and update the Skills and Employment Strategy 2024-29, incorporating new data to meet devolution readiness and support delivery programs.
• Work closely with small teams on projects like Connect to Work and Skills Bootcamps, engaging stakeholders and representing the service internally and externally.
• Deliver complex work programs, manage systems and policies, produce reports and business cases, and support organizational decision-making.
• Plan short- to long-term strategies, including understanding the skills landscape, developing policies, procuring systems for data management, and analysing provider performance.
• Focus on the Skills Fund Devolution, ensuring that data analysis supports the effective allocation and utilization of funds to enhance skills and employment programs.

Any-Desk:

As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.

About you

We are seeking a highly skilled individual with expertise in labour market data analysis, a solid understanding of the adult education and employability landscapes, and strong IT and communication skills. You must be adept at managing large datasets and contributing to strategic planning, while demonstrating professionalism, ambition, collaboration, trustworthiness, and a solution-focused approach that aligns with our organisational values.

Other information

For further information on this role please see the attached job summary.

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact: [email protected]

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

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We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Resources cover a wide range of specialisms, including Human Resources, Finance, ICT and Business Operations. Our main focus is supporting the other directorates to provide the best possible service to our residents. To do that, we have to make sure we have the right people in the right roles across the organisation. From our finance teams, working strategically to ensure the best value from public money; to HR keeping our employees healthy and happy, each service is vital in making sure Buckinghamshire Council has what it needs to run effectively and efficiently.

As well as providing high quality services to other areas of the Council, you could also be helping us build on the revenue which comes from our external clients. If you are ambitious, customer-focussed and bursting with new ideas, we want to hear from you.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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