Are you a skilled data analyst looking to make a meaningful impact in Adult Social Care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing competing priorities while supporting others? If you’re highly organised with strong communication and interpersonal skills, the Market Intelligence Team would love to hear from you.
As a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, you will play a key role in strengthening the Council’s understanding of the independent care market across East Sussex. Through insightful analysis and clear reporting, you will turn complex data into actionable intelligence that supports better decision-making.
In this newly created role, you will bring together, interpret and communicate a wide range of complex datasets relating to the independent care sector and Supply Management activity. You will add real value by identifying trends, generating meaningful insights, and helping shape service improvements.
You will also coordinate the time-critical monitoring of homecare call data, working closely with providers to reconcile discrepancies and improve data accuracy. By building strong relationships and using your influencing skills, you will support providers in driving consistent, long-term improvements in data quality and reporting behaviour.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have knowledge and experience of using Excel for data manipulation and analysis
- Are able to identify and resolve data quality issues
- Have excellent data visualisation and report building skills
- Are able to communicate effectively with a range of people in a clear, concise and accurate manner
Are a supportive and positive team player
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Please download the job description and person specification for more information.
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. When writing your Supporting Statement be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.
If you do not upload a Supporting Statement we will not be able to consider your application.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI .
Interviews will take place in person at St Mary’s House, Eastbourne on 28-30 July. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
This is an exciting time to join the Market Intelligence Team as we expand and enhance our reporting capabilities. You’ll play a key role in shaping new insights, using your expertise to develop impactful reports while helping a growing team deliver new projects and embed innovative approaches.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page .
Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact David Slater, Business and Market Intelligence Manager at [email protected] to request a MS teams call or phone call.
For work that makes a difference choose East Sussex.
I’ve worked with the council for over 10 years, and I stay here because I find it really rewarding. I know that I’m making a difference. Joe, Information Analyst
Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
