COMM - Data Analyst

Service: Planning and Building Standards Services
Grade scale: Grade 3 Level 4
Reports to: Team Leader

Purpose of the job

To lead the analysis and management of planning and performance data to support the Council’s Local Development Plan, statutory planning functions and strategy objectives. Provide technical expertise, manage complex datasets and deliver research insights and evidence-based recommendations to inform policy development, service improvement and decision-making.

Key tasks and responsibilities

To undertake advance GIS and spatial analysis to produce interactive maps, applications and digital information products using ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro and ESRI Premium.

To develop and maintain business intelligence dashboards, reports and performance measures using PowerBI, SQL and related analytical tools. Decision making skills are required to make effective judgement based on trends and monitoring from such data intelligence.

To support the Policy team in the preparation of a new interactive Local Development Pan and Open Space Strategy.

To support Development Management working groups by designing and implementing automated data processes and workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy and service delivery.

To attend and support engagement events with local communities, partners and stakeholders to gather qualitive data which will contribute towards the Council’s Local Development Plan and Open Space strategy.

To manage, communicate and present data clearly and transparently that meets the needs of the service’s customers and users and in a manner that is inclusive and accessible. This includes presenting insights and analysis to managers, stakeholders and partner organisations.

To research and advise on options for improvements in information systems, data management, processes/procedures, organisation and equipment and develop platforms for spatial data management and presentation, including the use of PowerBI.

To contribute to digital transformation, innovation, knowledge sharing and continuous improvements across the service.

To apply available standards, methods, and tools in an intelligent and effective way, and produce reports and documentation of both a technical and descriptive nature.

To support and mentor Trainee Data Analysts.

Person specification

Safer recruitment checks

As part of our approach to good practice and safer recruitment we carry out a number of pre-employment checks

• Asylum and Immigration right to work in the UK.
• Reference check: external candidates require 2 references, one of which must be from present or most recent employer; Internal candidates require 1 reference from current line manager.
• Candidate Disclosure Scotland check, where applicable.

Behaviour framework

The council’s behaviour framework is a set of core behaviours that defines how employees approach work to enable the delivery of key tasks for the role. The expected behaviours for this role are:

Efficient

• Use initiative and drive to improve and develop systems and processes to increase efficiency achieving better outcomes in service delivery.
• Suggests ways to improve how others organise their own work.
• As a manager or professional/expert you actively seek solutions to deliver improvements and involves others in the development of solutions and improvements.
• Agrees SMART objectives for both team and individual employees reviewing progress to achieve successful outcomes.
• Manage budgets with no overspends and applying the council’s financial policies and procedures.
• Ensures sustainability and environmental awareness practices are being implemented and that they inform the development of new projects/initiatives.

Flexible

• Anticipates and responds flexibly to changing priorities and modifies practice to meet changing environment.
• Identifies and implements new ways of working.
• Supports individuals and team at times of both organisational and personal change making appropriate adjustments to accommodate individual needs where required.
• Expresses a positive approach to change and promotes the benefits of change to team and colleagues.
• Actively listens to customer feedback and takes action to improve customer experience.

Performing

• Use professional expertise and knowledge to ensure the council is leading best practice to improve outcomes.
• Ensure that the council is meeting it’s legislative and statutory requirements by keeping abreast of new initiatives and legislation.
• Evaluates and reviews the impact of service improvements from the customers perspective.
• Identifies trends and creates solutions.
• Ensuring that health and safety practices, policies and procedures are applied keeping employees and customers safe and minimising workplace accidents and injuries.
• Implements the council’s maximising attendance policy and procedure ensuring action is taken and recorded on people connect.
• Considers risk in the context of service development and delivery.

Working with others

• Promotes a positive team environment with good morale.
• Works with other teams and colleagues internally and externally, developing relationships and sharing knowledge, ideas and expertise to achieve outcomes.
• Provide objective and constructive advice and support if tensions arise.
• Shares knowledge with internal and external colleagues to achieve common objectives.
• Giving praise and recognition for good work.
• Use professional identity and expert knowledge to work across disciplines breaking down professional barriers to improve outcomes for individuals and communities.
• Encourages colleagues to consider different perspectives in their work.
• Adapts communication to encourage desired behaviour.

Leading

• Understands what needs to be achieved and ensures that this is communicated to team members.
• Expresses positive expectations of others to support their development.
• Recognise individual and team achievements thanking and praising others.
• Maintain a positive approach and motivate team when things go wrong, or demands are high.
• You identify talent and provide opportunities for those individuals who wish to progress or learn new skills.
• Takes responsibility for personal and team development needs taking account of learning styles and available learning/training methods of delivery.
• Uses professional judgement/expert knowledge to make informed decisions.