Technical Analyst

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed data profiling and technical discovery across multiple systems to support LGR.
• Analyse and document database schemas, including data structures, relationships and dependencies.
• Use advanced SQL to assess data quality, consistency, completeness and usability.
• Identify data risks, overlaps and opportunities for cleansing and rationalisation.
• Produce clear documentation to support migration planning, sequencing and programme assurance.
• Develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures and reporting outputs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights, while supporting governance and audit processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience working with relational databases and writing complex SQL queries (e.g. SQL Server).
• Strong understanding of data modelling, database design and data structures.
• Experience analysing large and complex datasets for quality, structure and usability.
• Ability to clearly document technical findings and communicate them to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• A proactive and curious mindset, with the ability to identify improvements and drive efficiencies.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working across technical and business teams.
• Why join us:
• Play a critical role in a high-profile transformation programme that will shape future services.
• Work with a supportive, collaborative team committed to improving data and systems across Children's Services and influence how data is used to drive better outcomes for children and families.
• Develop your technical expertise in a role that combines data analysis, system insight and stakeholder engagement.
• Benefit from a flexible hybrid working model, combining home and office-based working.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
• Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
• Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Additional Information

Join our Data and Systems Team within Children's Services at a critical time of transformation, as we support Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). As a Technical Analyst , you'll play a key role in building a clear and reliable understanding of our data landscape, helping to shape how systems and services evolve for the future. Working at the heart of a complex and fast-paced programme, you'll combine technical expertise with analytical insight to explore, document and improve how data is structured, stored, and connected across multiple systems. Your work will directly support migration planning, reduce risk, and ensure that decisions are driven by high-quality, well-understood data. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the advert ahead of the stated closing date.

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