Early Education and Childcare Data Analyst

We are recruiting for an Early Education and Childcare Data Analyst

Are you ready to use data, insight and analysis to shape early education and childcare services in a way that makes a real difference for providers, children and families?

Ready to bring your analytical, financial and strategic skills to support Tower Hamlets in meeting its statutory duties and planning for a sustainable, sufficient and responsive early education and childcare market? If so, this is a great opportunity to join our Early Education and Childcare Service.

Our dynamic and caring service is looking for an exceptional individual to join our Funding and Data Team. This role is central to shaping how data, insight and financial intelligence are used to ensure sufficient, high quality, flexible and accessible early education and childcare for all families across the borough.

About the role

As our Early Education and Childcare Data Analyst, you will play a strategic role in supporting the service’s vision and statutory responsibilities through high quality data analysis, insight and reporting.

You will lead on the collection, analysis and interpretation of data to support strategic planning, sufficiency assessments and informed decision making across early education and childcare. This includes identifying trends, projections, risks and opportunities within the local early education and childcare market and developing clear recommendations to support action and improvement.

You will also support the ongoing development of the local early education and childcare market by using data and insight to identify where new provision or expansion is needed. This includes supporting prospective providers, working with existing providers looking to extend their offer and helping explore business models that respond effectively to changing local need.

A key part of the role is overseeing funding and financial processes across the service, ensuring accuracy, compliance and effective use of data insight to identify discrepancies and support budget planning.

You will lead the development and delivery of the Annual Early Education and Childcare Sufficiency Assessment and related strategies, working with colleagues and stakeholders to understand current and future need. This includes identifying gaps in provision, responding to changes in demographics, managing risks such as provider closures or over supply and recommending actions to support a stable and sustainable childcare market.

This role involves significant partnership working. You will work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues and partners to support planning activity, premises and capital development, system improvements and market shaping activity, ensuring alignment with statutory duties and service priorities. You will represent the service at boards, working groups, forums and events, providing data insight, analysis and recommendations to inform discussion and decision making.

You will also lead on improving data systems and processes, applying the Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle to drive continuous improvement. This includes supporting the development of new data profiles and performance measures that help track impact, strengthen assurance and maximise the performance of the service.

This is a busy and influential role for someone who enjoys working at pace, thinking strategically and using data to support real world outcomes for children, families and providers.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who understands that strong data, insight and financial intelligence are essential to effective planning, sound decision making and sustainable early education and childcare services.

You will be someone who:

• Demonstrates a strong and well developed understanding of early education and childcare policy, funding and statutory duties
• Has significant experience of data intelligence, analysis and financial or funding administration
• Is confident leading complex analytical work and translating data into clear insight and practical recommendations
• Has experience of sufficiency planning, market analysis or strategic service planning
• Is comfortable overseeing financial processes, projections and approvals in a complex environment
• Communicates clearly and confidently with a wide range of audiences
• Enjoys working collaboratively in an open, nurturing and solution focused team culture
• Is organised, reflective and motivated by improving systems, processes and outcomes

Why join us?

By joining Tower Hamlets, you will be part of a borough that values inclusion, collaboration and excellence. We are committed to promoting equality, eliminating discrimination and ensuring every child has the best possible start in life.

Our vision is that people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunity. We are proud of our diverse communities and want colleagues who live our TOWER values of Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect in their everyday work.

We welcome applicants interested in flexible and hybrid working and encourage applications from people who live in the borough.

How to apply

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully before applying.

In your personal statement, explain how your experience, skills and approach meet the requirements of the role, giving clear examples. Without this, we will be unable to score your application for shortlisting. Do also highlight your transferable skills.

As part of our safer recruitment process, it is essential that you provide your full employment history. Applications without a complete employment history will not be shortlisted.

If you are passionate about using data and insight to strengthen early education and childcare services and want to play a key role in shaping provision across the borough, we would love to hear from you.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact EEC@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
If you need help completing the form or require an alternative format, please contact the recruitment team.

Benefits

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.