Data Analysis and Insight Lead

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624427
Salary Range: £48,948 - £54,423 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 20 July 2026

The Role:

**Early applications are encouraged as we may close the advert ahead of the stated closing date.

**Joining our Data and Systems Team as a Data Analysis and Insight Lead, you’ll help deliver impactful, integrated services that support children and families from pregnancy through to age 19 (or 25 for those with SEND). Your role sits at the heart of the Best Start in Life (BSIL) Programme, combining data, digital and system integration expertise to enhance how families access information, advice and support across a connected system of services.

Working closely with programme leads, digital and IT colleagues and wider partners, you’ll ensure that digital tools, data foundations and service journeys are aligned to deliver a seamless experience for families, helping them find trusted information and access the right support at the right time.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the analysis of population health, early years and service-use data to identify gaps, trends, inequalities and opportunities for improvement.
• Deliver high-quality performance reporting against national and local KPIs, providing actionable insights to drive service improvements.
• Act as the programme’s digital and data lead, shaping data governance, improving data sharing, and building confidence in its use across partners.
• Support system integration and interoperability, working with IT teams to reduce duplication, streamline processes and improve user journeys.
• Contribute to the development of user-centred digital services, ensuring families can easily navigate and access support across multiple channels.
• Explore and implement innovative approaches, including automation and emerging technologies, to enhance service delivery and reduce administrative burden.
• Provide assurance and insight to governance boards and senior stakeholders, supporting effective decision-making across the programme.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong analytical skills, with experience in data analysis, performance reporting or business intelligence.
• Ability to interpret complex data, identify gaps and trends, and translate findings into clear, actionable insight.
• Experience working with digital or IT teams to shape system requirements and improve processes.
• Understanding of integrated family services (0–19, or 0–25 for SEND) and the challenges within this landscape.
• Experience engaging and collaborating with multi-agency stakeholders, including local authorities, IT teams, voluntary sector partners and national bodies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to non-technical audiences.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a strong focus on improving outcomes for children and families.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Data Analysis and Insight Lead role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about.  Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

Why join us?

• Play a key role in shaping how digital, data and services come together to deliver better outcomes.
• Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment alongside experienced professionals across data, digital and service delivery.
• Influence large-scale transformation, including system-wide improvements and local government change.
• 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. Find more information here.   

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.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Data and Insights Lead, Senior Data and Insight Manager, Analytics and Insight Lead, Performance and Insight Lead, Insight and Analytics Lead, Digital Data and Insight Lead, Lead Data Analyst, Business Intelligence and Insight Lead, Data and Service Improvement Lead

Additional Information:

Data Analysis and Insight Lead Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact care.careers@hants.gov.uk

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Heather Slocomb, Head of Data and Systems (incl. Digital) (CSD) on heather.slocomb@hants.gov.uk

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
 

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
 

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.