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# Data & Insight Analyst (SEND)

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** Oxford, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Big Data, Information Management, Power BI, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobsthamesvalley.co.uk/jobs/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2996399052-2

## About the Role

You will be an experienced Data & Insight analyst who combines strong technical skills with curiosity, sound judgement and the ability to influence stakeholders. Previous experience within SEND, children's services or a comparable complex public-service environment would be particularly valuable.

 * Strong experience in data analysis, business intelligence and insight.
 * Advanced ability to interrogate, validate and interpret complex datasets.
 * Experience creating dashboards, visualisations and reports, ideally using Power BI.
 * A track record of turning analysis into practical recommendations for senior decision-makers.
 * Knowledge of data quality, information governance and statutory reporting requirements.
 * Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills, with the confidence to explain complex findings clearly.
 * The ability to work independently, manage competing demands and deliver accurate work at a pace.
 * An understanding of local government, SEND or children's services data and performance frameworks would be highly advantageous.

## Description

* Lead a varied portfolio of SEND data and insight work, balancing competing priorities and delivering to agreed deadlines.
 * Produce high-quality analysis, management information and performance reporting for senior and operational stakeholders.
 * Develop clear, engaging dashboards and visualisations that make complex information accessible and useful.
 * Translate large and complex datasets into meaningful insight, identifying trends, risks, demand pressures and opportunities for improvement.
 * Support statutory data collections and returns, ensuring information is accurate, complete, timely and compliant.
 * Strengthen data quality, governance and information management across the service.
 * Provide evidence and insight to support service transformation, planning and digital improvement activity.
 * Use forecasting, modelling and other analytical techniques to help the council understand future demand and service requirements.
 * Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, service managers, practitioners and partners, promoting evidence-based decision-making.
 * Provide expert advice and help build analytical confidence and capability across the service.


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