Data Analyst

• Location: Ballymoney/remote
• Job Type: Contract – 3 months initially
• Salary: Competitive

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Data Analyst to join a high-profile public sector body in Northern Ireland. The post holder will provide support to projects to ensure effective tracking of timelines and reporting on milestones due and will also support the delivery of corporate surveys and provide support for internal audits and other corporate initiatives.

This will encompass the accurate and timely collation and analysis of data from multiple sources. The post-holder will be responsible for researching, reviewing, and filtering data, uploading and categorising information, and analysing data to provide reports using a variety of tools.

Responsibilities:

• Efficient and accurate data analysis and reporting
• Present findings with good presentation through meetings, reports and presentations – Develop reports, templates, dashboard etc.
• Support the Director by collating appropriate data and reports from across the Directorate for monthly reporting to the Executive Team and quarterly reporting to Committee and Board.
• Manage the delivery of the GDPR activity tracker, ensuring timely communication of actions and reporting
• Attending the GDPR Group to report on progress and compliance
• Development of on-line surveys and web-based data collection and analysis
• Planning and prioritisation of corporate initiatives and events
• Facilitate the delivery of internal audits and actions
• Support the delivery of organisational surveys
• Contribute to the development of operational policies and procedures
• Implement and maintain effective internal and external communication systems

Essential criteria:

• Knowledge of analysis, reporting and IT systems
• Knowledge of communications and regulatory compliance
• Excellent IT skills: competency in PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Email, Excel, and reporting,
• High proficiency in MS Excel (with experience in and knowledge of formulas and functions, pivot tables and charts).
• Excellent data mining, manipulation and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret data and to identify causal relationships to help inform recommendations and decision-making and problem solving.
• Good communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work as an effective member of the team
• Ability to receive, understand and convey ideas and information clearly and accurately which may at times be complex, detailed, technical or specialist.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues across company
• Ability to undertake projects related to process and service improvement in own area of responsibility
• Positive, service-oriented attitude with the ability to follow through on issues
• Ability to develop and create on-line surveys, communications and web-related materials and uploads

To apply for this Data Analyst position, please contact Niall Lennon at REED Technology Belfast for an initial confidential discussion. A full, comprehensive job specification is available to all interested parties. Please ensure to submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in this role.