Data Insight Enablement Lead

Data & Insight Enablement Lead

• Location: HD1, Huddersfield
• Job Type: Full-time, Temporary, Hybrid
• Salary: £28.25 per hour

We are seeking a Data & Insight Enablement Lead to join our team on a temporary basis. This role involves working with staff at all levels across adult social care, learning disabilities, mental health, integrated commissioning, and community services. You will lead and support a data culture transformation journey, enhancing data literacy and engagement across the organisation.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Create a data and insight transformation roadmap for Adult and Communities services, securing buy-in and support both within and outside the Council to enhance our overall data and insight maturity.
• Proactively identify opportunities where data, analytics, intelligence, and insights can add real and tangible value to Adult and Communities services.
• Provide advice, guidance, and support on the most appropriate data and insight approaches and methods to meet service needs and outcomes.
• Manage and prioritise data and insight demands from across Adult and Communities services, serving as the primary point of contact between these services and the Data and Insight Service.
• Develop data and insight project specifications based on goals, needs, and outcomes of Adult and Communities, collaborating with colleagues across a range of services.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as computer science, mathematics, data science, social science, or statistics, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge and awareness of a range of data and insight disciplines including business intelligence, data analytics, data visualisation, qualitative research, and evaluation.
• Proven experience in implementing effective data and insights approaches across various service/business areas.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the services and functions relating to Adults and Communities, including mandated responsibilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to lead significant transformation projects within public services.

To apply for the Data & Insight Enablement Lead position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.