Data Analyst

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Liverpool, UK

Hybrid

Expires: Expiring in less than 2 weeks

Business Intelligence

Full time

£35,435 - £41,646 per year

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.

About the Role

We are expanding our transport analysis team to support a range of exciting projects throughout the City Region, to help deliver on our ambitions. The transport analysis team provide the evidence to support policies, strategies and investment decisions.

The Combined Authority are investing significantly in the operation of our transport network, through new rolling stock, smart ticketing and bus reform. We are developing major proposals for rail, bus and active travel projects. We have successfully allocated our £710m of funding from the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements (2022-2027); and are now developing a place-based pipeline for the next round of CRSTS funding.

We are looking for a highly motivated Data Analyst (Transport) to join LCRCA’s Evidence, Research and Intelligence Service Area. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of transport in the LCR and provide meaningful, evidence-based analysis. The role provides the opportunity to develop/expand your knowledge of the transport sector including transport data, transport policy and transport scheme development.

The role will include technical input to projects incorporating socio-economic and transport data and analysis. You will also work on projects involving transport modelling and transport economics, including transport business cases. The role provides opportunities to expand and develop your existing technical skill-set, including mapping based analysis using GIS and Power BI.

About the person

We are looking for an individual who can provide evidence and analysis support on a range of transport projects. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in data analysis and interpretation, with strong Excel skills. Transport data and transport modelling experience would be useful but not essential.

You will be involved in projects from start to finish working as part of a team and on your own initiative. You will develop robust approaches to analysis and develop new repeatable processes. You will also be able to follow existing templates, follow QA procedures and produce written documentation of your work.

You will have the ability develop proportionate approaches and react quickly to a changing landscape. You will be able to interpret and communicate complex information in a clear and digestible format to support effective decision making.

Team members should be self-starting, collaborative and ambitious, offer fresh ideas, demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based policy and investment, and a determination to deliver for the people of the Liverpool City Region.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits

•‍Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
•‍Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
•‍Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
•‍Flexible and hybrid working
•‍24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
•‍Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
•‍Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
•‍Bike to Work Scheme
•‍Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Salary range

£35,435 - £41,646 per year