Information Analyst

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624553

Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 per annum

Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)

Hours per week: 37 (part-time hours will be considered)

Contract Type: Permanent 

Closing Date: 29 July 2026

Interview Date: w/c 3 August and 10 August

The Role:

Joining us as an Information Analyst, you'll play a key role in helping Children's Services use data and insight to improve outcomes for children, young people and families. You’ll turn complex information into meaningful intelligence that supports decision-making, drives service improvement and helps ensure resources are targeted where they can have the greatest impact. 

You'll work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the service to develop reporting solutions, identify trends and opportunities, and improve the quality and use of data. Through your analytical skills, curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement, you'll help shape how information is used to support Early Help services and deliver positive change for our communities.

What you’ll do:

• Anayse and interpret data to identify trends, issues and opportunities that support service improvement and decision making.
• Develop reports, dashboards and data visualisations that provide clear and accessible insight for a range of audiences.
• Support improvements to Early Help and Best Start in Life reporting, data quality and information management processes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver data-focused projects and develop solutions to business challenges.
• Troubleshoot data and reporting issues, recommend practical solutions and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience using Microsoft Excel at an advanced level and reporting or data querying tools such as SQL.
• Good knowledge of a range of data tools and the ability to manipulate, interpret and present data effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of identifying trends, drawing meaningful conclusions and producing high-quality outputs.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous learning and improving outcomes through data and insight.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Information Analyst role, team and our values. The ‘About you’ section 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 vital role in helping Children's Services make informed decisions that improve outcomes for children, young people and families.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values innovation, development and the effective use of data to drive positive 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.
• Competitive benefits package, including 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.

Other job titles you may be searching for include: Data Analyst, Reporting Analyst, Insight Analyst, Performance Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, BI Analyst, Data & Insight Analyst.

Additional Information:

Information Analyst Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

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 Dan Bailes, Team Leader, on daniel.bailes@hants.gov.uk or Becky Barrett, Early Help Lead Manager, on becky.barrett3@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.