Senior Data Analyst
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £41,711 to £45,091 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX1 1ND |
| Company: | Oxfordshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | OCC/TP/910/1710 |
Summary
About Us
Are you looking for an excitingchallenge, then this role at Oxfordshire County Council may be precisely what you're seeking.Currently in the midst of a bold venture tosupportthe creation of up to 100,000 new homes, re-shape infrastructure and devise transport solutions that will makeactivetravel the norm, we have a £multi-million investment plan in place that will transform Oxfordshire's potential.
Oxfordshire is experiencing significant economic and cultural growth with plans in place to contribute £78 billion to the UK economy by 2035. The role provides an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of a county-widechallenge. It's achallengethat we aredeterminedto deliver. Join us, and you could be central to this fascinating work.
The Infrastructure Delivery Programme Management Office (PMO) sits within Environment & Highways directorate and supports the delivery of a half a billion- pound plus capital infrastructure programme over the coming years.
About the Role
As a Senior DataAnalyst, you will play a key role in enabling high‑qualitydecision‑making across our Infrastructure Delivery service.Working within the PMO, you’ll take theleadin managing and analysing datasets, developing our data architecture, and ensuring accurate, clear anddecision‑ready information is available to stakeholders.
Communication is essential in this role: you willcollaborateclosely with colleagues in IT, Digital, Finance, and wider service delivery teams to build effective reporting structures.You’ll translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical audiences, deliver training, run user workshops andsupportcontinuous improvement activity.
This role can offer flexibility in working pattern and location to suit applicants. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
About you
You’ll bring at least three years’ experience as a DataAnalystor BusinessAnalyst, with strong skills in MS Power BI, and experience using tools such as Python, R or SQL to automate data processes.Your analytical capability will be matched by excellent numeracy, communication and problem‑solving skills.
You areconfidentinterpreting data, presenting insights and engaging stakeholders at all levels.You enjoy improving systems and processes, delivering training, and making the complex simple for different audiences.
You are highly organised, self‑motivated, detail‑focused and able to work bothindependentlyand as part of a team.A passion for continuous improvement and delivering excellent customer service will help you thrive in this role.
Rewards and benefits
- Great learning and development opportunities to support your growth
- Technology tosupportagile working
- Employee Assistance Programme – including health and wellbeingsupport
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with employer contributions up to 19.9%
- Generous annual leave – 30 days plus bank holidays, and an option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Discounts – local and national offers for shopping and travel
Ourcommitmentto:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.
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Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Our commitment to:
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
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Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact us at: chris.walton@oxfordshire.gov.uk
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