The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.
- Hours: 37 hours
- Workbase: Team is based at Parkhouse, Carlisle, but workbase can be discussed with the successful candidate
- Contract: Permanent
We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join us as a Data Analyst. Working within the Waste Service, you will be expected to work independently collating, recording, controlling, validating, analysing and manipulating financial and data information ensuring it is accurate and compliant.
The Waste Service Team are responsible for managing a Public Private Partnership waste contract, and other key waste contracts/projects to deliver Cumbria County Council’s statutory duties as the Waste Disposal Authority. This includes the disposal of municipal waste and the provision of the county’s 14 Household Waste Recycling Centres.
As a Data Analyst, you will be a key part of the Waste Contracts Team, and we are looking for someone who can work methodically and efficiently, collating and inputting financial and waste data information to allow for accurate recording and reporting of service information.
You will also be working within the wider Waste Service team to highlight service and contract performance issues arising from Service finance and data, ensuring clear and timely provision of information to the team to enable compliant management of contracts and operation of the Service.
You will need to demonstrate the following through ability, experience and skills:
- *NVQ 3 or 4 or equivalent experience or knowledge in the relevant work area.
- *In depth knowledge of the procedures and approaches in the area, and understanding of general organisation procedures, regulations and legislation, as applicable.
- *Thorough understanding in the relevant area, and able confidently to give considered advice both within and outside the organisation.
- *Possess analytical and problem-solving skills
- *Ability to summarise and present the results of data analysis to a range of stakeholders making recommendations
- *Good Interpersonal skills which may involve standard advice or persuasion.
- *ICT literate relevant to work area.
- *In depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- *Thorough working knowledge of relevant software packages.
- *Understanding of budget processes and organisational priorities.
- *Understanding of how to deal with customers to required standards of service.
- *Comprehensive knowledge of complex and diverse processes, procedures and systems within area of operation
If this sounds like you, and you’d feel you’d be a great fit for our team, please apply today!
Full information and how to apply
Interview information
- Closing date: 07/02/2021
- Interview date: 24/02/2021
Due to the coronavirus, we are operating virtual interviews. This will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
What we can offer you
Cumbria County Council is a modern, vibrant place to work offering a range of staff benefits, including:
- *Excellent training and development offers
- *Flexible working opportunities
- *Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- *Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
- *Competitive rates of pay
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