OLDHAM COUNCIL

Resources Digital SEND Senior Intelligence and Data Analyst Ref: 001708 Contract: Fixed Term (3 years) Salary: £44,253 - £48,738 per annum (Grade 8) Hours: 36.66 per week Location: Hybrid working, Spindles, George Street Oldham OL1 1HD Closing Date: Sunday 27 September 2026 Interview Date: TBC. Role Overview: This is a fantastic opportunity to be an integral part of delivering the national SEND reforms in Oldham. Working within the Education Intelligence team, you'll be using your skills (with products such as Excel, PowerBI, SQL & Fabric) on a range of analyses and projects, from dashboards to complex forecasting tools. The insights and intelligence that you produce will make a real difference to the children and young people with SEND. Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Key Responsibilities: Produce dashboards, analyses and reports for a range of stakeholders, for effective reporting and decision making. Develop forecasting and other tools to improve our understanding of future trends, or the impact of change programmes. Build relationships with colleagues across SEND and Education, but also with wider partners in health and other organisations, acting as a key adviser on issues of intelligence, insight, data collation and quality,. Ensure the Council fulfils its statutory and other obligations regarding data and statistical returns providing robust, accurate and consistent data and evidence. Key Requirements: To succeed in this role, you will have: Experience of data analysis and interpreting statistical data in a large complex organisation Knowledge of synthesising and analysing large and complex multi dimensional data from multiple and differing sources where data is not always compatible or comparable Experience of presenting intelligence/insight in a range of formats to meet the needs of different audiences. About Us: We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We've identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing. We're looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information. Our Values and Behaviours: By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are 'Proud, Ambitious, and Together', and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham. We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out: Work with a resident focus Support local leaders Committed to the borough Delivery high performance Take ownership and drive change You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following: 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years' service The option to purchase additional annual leave. An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions. Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active. Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more. Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work. Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support. Staff recognition and celebration events. Peer support groups Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship. If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application. If you're an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer, someone who has served in the Armed Forces, or you've participated in the GM Elevate Programme, and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. 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Oldham Council is seeking a Senior Intelligence and Data Analyst to join the Education Intelligence team in Oldham. Hybrid at Spindles, George Street Oldham, you will craft dashboards and forecasting tools using Excel, PowerBI, SQL and Fabric to support SEND insights for children and young people. The role focuses on delivering national SEND reforms with robust reporting and evidence to inform decision making, across health and education partners.

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