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Are you looking to use your data analysis expertise to make a positive difference? Are you an experienced analyst comfortable collaborating with stakeholders on policy issues? If so, the Senior Analyst role at West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is perfect for you!
In this role, you'll play a key role in supporting WMCA's strategy and development across the region. You'll work closely with various teams across the entirety of our deeper devolution deal single settlement, including research, policy, public affairs, and strategy leads.
This is a unique opportunity to directly contribute to deeper devolution in the West Midlands bringing power and responsibilities back to the people and communities and building inclusive growth in the West Midlands.
Please note this role is being advertised as a twelve-month fixed- term contract.
What you will be doing.
- Use your analytical expertise to extract valuable insights from complex datasets, informing critical policy decisions by regional leaders.
- Bridge the gap between research and implementation by translating research into actionable policy and strategies.
- Work in a collaborative environment, partnering with diverse partners including academic institutions, government agencies, and research institutes.
- Develop and implement innovative methods for data management, integration, and analysis, ensuring data quality and promoting a data-driven culture within the WMCA.
- Lead and champion research across the WMCA to ensure research needs are met.
- Deputise for Strategic Leads across Research, Intelligence and Inclusive Growth in the regional and national research, intelligence, analysis, and data and inclusive growth communities where appropriate.
What’s essential.
- Experienced data analyst with a proven experience in both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Strong communicator capable of creating clear, concise, and impactful reports for senior stakeholders.
- Collaborative professional with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong technical proficiency in data analysis, modelling, and data management tools.
- Understanding of data quality assurance, validation, and linkage
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage a wide range of audiences.
- Understanding of the legal and ethical compliance needs of research projects and know when to seek further support on legal or ethical issues.
How to apply.
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Reasonable adjustments.
If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Recruitment Team (careers@wmca.org.uk). We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.
Salary and benefits.
We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK), 28 days paid annual leave (plus an option to purchase more!), ethical saving options and healthcare plans, paid volunteering days, free financing for the latest technology, discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.
Hybrid working and location.
We believe hybrid working is the best way for our organisation to fulfil our commitment to a modern, agile workplace while continuing to provide a great service to our customers. Hybrid working means having flexibility between working in the office and at home on agreed days, where a role allows.
The location for this role is Summer Lane, Birmingham. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 2 days a week spent in the office. Please note, this is the minimum expectation.
Creating an inclusive workplace.
We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. We believe that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.
WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.
We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.
We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying. If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future that we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants will need to evidence that they have the legal right to work in the UK, in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Thank you for considering joining our team at WMCA. We look forward to receiving your application and the opportunity to work together towards our shared goals.
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