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You'll play a key role in delivering the data, insight and performance information that supports critical service decisions, financial oversight and improvement activity across Adult Services. Working as part of a busy and supportive team, you'll help shape how data is used to drive better outcomes, support strategic priorities and inform major service developments.\nAbout the Role\nAs a Data Analyst within the Adults Business Intelligence team, you'll manage and analyse performance data, develop reporting solutions and provide meaningful insight to support service delivery and improvement. You'll work closely with colleagues across Adult Services and corporate teams, ensuring accurate, timely information is available to support operational, strategic and financial decision-making.\nHow You'll Make a Difference\nCollect, validate and analyse data from a range of sources to support performance reporting. \nProduce reports, dashboards and insights that help shape service decisions and improvements. \nCoordinate data submissions and ensure reporting requirements are met accurately and on time. \nRespond to information requests and provide expert advice on data and performance information. \nIdentify opportunities to improve information systems, processes and data quality. \nWork closely with colleagues, schools, partners and external organisations to meet information needs.\nWhat You'll Bring\nExperience working with performance management or business intelligence systems, ideally in a Local Government or other Public Sector organisation.\nStrong data analysis skills and the ability to interpret complex information and identify trends. \nExperience producing clear reports and presenting findings to different audiences. 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