Research and Analysis Officer

Job Introduction

The Staffordshire Centre for Data Analytics (SCDA) is a small, collaborative team hosted by Staffordshire County Council, working across organisations to generate analytical insights and support coordinated responses to shared challenges in Staffordshire through innovative research and data analysis.

The Research and Analysis Officer will play a key role in delivering this work by undertaking research, analysing a range of data sources, and translating findings into clear, evidence-based insights and recommendations. The role involves working closely with partners, contributing to workshops and meetings, and supporting project delivery to high standards of data quality, governance, and ethics. The post holder will also promote the use of innovative analytical approaches and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and ways of working.

The role will follow a hybrid working arrangement from Monday-Friday for a fixed term from September 2026 to the end of March 2028.

Main Responsibilities

You will:

• complete desktop and wider research on identified shared challenges, establishing the requirements of stakeholders and ensuring that they are met.
• co-ordinate, interpret and analyse a range of different types of data, including primary research, qualitative and quantitative data.
• produce briefings and presentations for stakeholders, providing clear and concise evidence-based understanding of the project, and making recommendations for next steps.
• build positive and effective working relationships with a range of people across Staffordshire who play an active role in the success of the Centre.
• understand and apply information governance principles in the design and delivery of projects.
• maintain awareness of innovation within analysis to ensure use of the latest tools and techniques, best practice and information relevant to the role.

The Ideal Candidate

It is essential that you:

• Be educated to A-Level standard or equivalent in experience, professional qualification or other evidence of considerable business intelligence, data management and analytical abilities
• Have knowledge and experience of using a range of insight tools and techniques, including qualitative and quantitative analysis, statistical techniques and methodologies
• Have the ability to undertake research, utilising appropriate methodologies to collate, analyse, evaluate and present information to different stakeholders across a diverse audience
• Have experience of using O365 and IT systems to gather, analyse and present information
• Have the ability to build credible relationships and networks with stakeholders and managers from varying professional backgrounds
• Have an excellent standard of written English and be able to interpret numerical data quickly and effectively
• Be a team player with a positive can-do attitude

Ideally you will:

• Want to make a real difference to public services
• Have an understanding of local government, the broader public sector and partnership working
• Have knowledge and understanding of information governance and data protection principles and processes
• Have experience in cross-organisation and partnership working
• Have awareness of project planning, monitoring and reporting techniques
• Have advanced IT skills with awareness of Power BI and apps to collate and analyse complex data

Closing date is Friday 26th June however may close early if there is a high volume of applications. Interviews will be held during the week starting 13th July 2026.

Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Nicola Ledoux, SCDA Programme Lead on nicola.ledoux@staffordshire.gov.uk

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role. Please note: The minimum essential criteria in the ideal candidate section detailed above will be used if you are applying under one of our Interview Guarantee Schemes, detailed below.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.