Analyst

Salary range: £44,685 - £48,003 p.a. incl. London weighting

Contract: 1 x Permanent Contract and 1 x Fixed-Term 12 month Contract

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time

Join our dynamic team as an Analyst in the Resident Services Directorate, driving data excellence and innovative performance strategies to enhance community services

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent's diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

We are seeking to appoint 2 new analysts to join our existing Resident Data team (1 x Permanent Contract and 1 x Fixed-Term 12 month Contract). As an Analyst in the Resident Services Directorate, you will support the delivery of performance management, quality assurance systems, and conduct research and analysis to enhance local strategies and plans. Your role involves leading data quality initiatives, producing performance reports, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve service outcomes.

The Person

We are looking for an individual with a degree in a relevant discipline and experience in performance management and research. You should possess excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills, along with the ability to engage effectively across different service areas and drive innovative solutions. You will also need to have proven Power BI development skills and be an advanced MS Excel user. Experience building reports with Business Objects, working large housing data sets and completing statutory returns will be an advantage.

Closing Date: Sunday 30 November :59)

Additional Information

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here .

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on

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