Insight Analyst
| Posting date: | 09 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,142.00 to £48,226.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46142.00 - £48226.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 September 2025 |
| Location: | Trowbridge, BA14 8JN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | F0041-5556 |
Summary
As the Insight Analyst, you will: Apply tools and techniques for data analysis and data visualisation (e.g. Power BI). Presenting data and analyses in a visually appealing way that directs attention to areas of key interest and importance. Proactively share knowledge and promote a data-driven culture Identify, collect, extract and migrate data to and from a range of systems/sources (e.g., API, SharePoint, MS Excel, CSV, web, databases, JSON) using specialist understanding of BI technologies ((e.g., Microsoft Power BI, SSRS, SSAS) Support services to improve data quality to ensure end-users are making decisions on the best possible data. Understand the impact of using incorrect or incomplete data on the outcomes of the residents and risk of poor service delivery. Manipulate and link different data sets whilst understanding the implications of linking inappropriate data, understanding security protocols and adhering to legislation Summarise and present data and conclusions in the most appropriate format for users, using plain English to ensure data is fully understood and recommendations are clear Responsible for the preparation and submission of statutory returns, ensuring they are accurate and timely to ensure that the Councils good reputation is maintained and Wiltshire's performance is reflected accurately. Keep up to date with central government requirements for recording, collation, submission and analysis of data relevant to Childrens services. Maintain an excellent understanding of the origin, robustness, potential use and limitations of data both locally and nationally available being able to give advice and support to senior managers. Develop, manage and monitor information and performance systems under the leadership of the Team manager to ensure they are fit for purpose meeting local and national needs. Produce reports to inform activity and outcome monitoring and decision making through complex data analysis, cross matching datasets and exploring relationships between datasets. Information given needs to be appropriate and accurate so that subsequent actions and decisions made are correct. A poor evidence base may result in the wrong outcome e.g., incorrect decision making or budget distribution, or the wrong corrective action being taken. Data and analyses are to support services in the fulfilling of their statutory duties including safeguarding and health surveillance. Ensure compliance with the requirement of Caldicott, the Data Protection Act, Human Rights Act and other relevant policy, legislation and guidance and establishes the ways in which these should be interpreted within the council. Respond to requests for data and information as required, including FOIs, ensuring information responses are appropriate, proportionate and within timescales. Collect and collate information from partner agencies to meet national and local needs instigating information sharing agreements as needed. Negotiating and troubleshooting as required. Deal with confidential, sensitive, complex and potentially distressing information. Coach and support members of the team to ensure that the team meets it objectives. Oversee the work of the team in a supervisory capacity, making decisions and adjusting workloads to ensure deadlines are met. On an ad hoc basis, be willing to support very occasional activities outside of normal hours recognising the need for agility during exceptional circumstances. Undertake any other duties commensurate with this role and responsibilities in support of the delivery of effective council services.