We are looking to recruit an Advanced Analyst to play an important role in ensuring the council can harness the potential of data, using evidence and best practice to support and inform the development of policy, strategy, plans and budgets, and in turn deliver the Corporate Strategy for Cambridgeshire County Council. This role will specifically support the delivery of work for Community Safety Partnerships in the county and internal community safety colleagues. These services and partnership rely upon the analysis, information and advice provided by our team to make informed decisions –so you’ll really have a chance to make a difference.The role will sit within Cambridgeshire County Council’s newly formed Policy, Performance & Intelligence Team. A team of 50 individuals who provide data, analysis insight and policy expertise to support the operational management and strategic planning of services.We are a family-friendly employer and will be happy to negotiate on working arrangements to achieve a good work / life balance. The role is available for a fixed term period of two years with the option of flexibility on working hours.Please refer to the person specification when completing your supporting statement, as applications will be shortlisted against the required experience, knowledge, and skills of the role.For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Leigh Roberts, Performance & Intelligence Manager (Communities & Demography) at Leigh.Roberts@cambridgeshire.gov.uk. Please note: The application period for this role closes on 31st October 2025. We expect the assessment and interview to take place the week commencing 10th November. What will you be doing? As a Senior Analyst, you will be responsible for providing data, insight and analysis to the service. Your role will include:Overseeing the extraction and combining of partnership datasetsOverseeing projects to provide robust, timely and accurate analysis Working closely with the services and partners to understand their needsUsing your in-depth knowledge of crime and community safety you will develop reports, analysis and research relevant to local prioritiesOverseeing the provision of insight reports and benchmarking informationSupporting Community Safety Partnership by analysing a wide range of data from across the partnership landscape to produce timely analysis and annual strategic assessments. Working with key stakeholders to plan and prioritise workPresenting analysis, insights and findings to a variety of stakeholders Visualising data to help non-data users to understand key insights About you Can you help data make a difference? Are you ambitious, innovative, good with data and passionate with an enthusiasm for supporting evidence led decision making. If so, we may have the role you’ve been searching for! We are looking for an individual with strong technical skills, who has a sound understanding of a range of data sources and can practically apply those skills to embed new data solutions. You will have experience of overseeing projects and supporting others, as well as excellent organisational skills. Good communication skills, both oral and written, are essential for this role, as the post holder will be required to present complex and sometimes technical information in appropriate forms for a wide range of internal and external audiences. You will have relevant previous experience in a similar field. High level of competence with Power BI, data analysis, and specialist data analytical software are also desirable. The successful applicant will be well supported to further develop their subject knowledge and technical skillset. Our benefits We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your familyBuy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice schemeTake your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstancesMake Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savingsAccess to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growthPaid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working dayAccess to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion networkOpportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition AwardsAn Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemesTake a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.