Business Intelligence Data Analyst

Salary: Starting at £39,186 per year (Grade 10)

Contract: Permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday

Hours: 37 hours per week, hybrid and flexible working

Location: YPO Headquarters, 41 Industrial Park, Wakefield WF2 0XE

Benefits: 27 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, 3 discretionary closedown days and Local Government Pension Scheme

YPO are currently seeking a detail orientated and passionate professional to join our Business Intelligence and Data Team as a Business Intelligence Data Analyst.

“Our mission is to help the public sector achieve the best possible value when buying products and services across the UK.”

In this role, you’ll support the Business Intelligence and Data Team in improving the quality of Business Intelligence, developing robust data analysis systems. The aim is to ensure a unified One Version of the Truth across the organisation.

You’ll translate business information needs into designs and prototypes, taking ownership for regular reports and dashboards. Receiving enquiries and responding in the correct and efficient manner, you will provide timely and high-quality information crucial for strategic decision-making at all business levels.

You will demonstrate great verbal and communication skills, confidently presenting ideas and solutions to technical and non-technically minded individuals. You will be capable of delivering results within tight deadlines, both independently and within a multidiscipline team.

It is essential that the successful candidate have:

· A Degree, or equivalent experience, in a related field.

· IT Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SQL, and Power BI.

· Experience of change management and leadership.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Further criteria and details for this position can be found in the Job Description here.

“If you’re looking to work in a stimulating, friendly and rewarding environment, then YPO could be the place for you”

YPO have almost 50 years' experience in giving back to the public sector. Five decades ago, 13 local authorities came together to combine their buying demands and achieve efficiency, and that's when our organisation as it's known today began.

We supply products and services to a wide range of customers including schools, local authorities, charities, emergency services, the public sector, and other businesses such as nurseries and care homes.

We're 100% publicly owned, by our 13 member authorities, which means the profits we make are returned to our public sector customers, delivering even better value for money.

View more about the company and our culture here: www.ypo.co.uk

Benefits of working at YPO:

• Access to a Local Government Pension Scheme (WYPF)
• Generous holiday package
• Open to discuss flexible working arrangements
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to Occupational Health Service
• Paid membership of your professional body
• Commitment to staff development
• Free parking (subject to availability)
• Family friendly policies
• Cycle2Work Scheme

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your CV, along with a supporting statement to Bradley on bradley.naylor@northyorks.gov.uk.

To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role, or any additional support, please call Bradley on 01609 534365.

It is important that your CV includes: your full contact details, complete employment history, education history and explanation of any gaps in employment or experiences. Your supporting statement should outline your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria for the role, as outlined in the Job Description, and be no more than 500 words.

Key Dates:

The deadline for applications is 11:55pm on Sunday 10th December 2023.

Interviews are planned to take place week commencing 18th December 2023.

Shortlisting and interviews may take place throughout the recruitment process; therefore we encourage you submit an application at your earliest convenience.

We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of a change of requirements, the position being filled, or a large number of applications being received.

YPO is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.

We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.