Children’s Services Data Analyst – Local Government

Data Analyst – Children’s Services

£35 per hour | Inside IR35 | London Borough | Hybrid (1 day onsite per week)

3-Month Rolling Contract | Start Date: 2nd June 2025

Salt’s Local Government team is supporting a London Borough in the recruitment of an experienced Data Analyst to join their Children’s Services directorate, focusing on Regulated Service & Resources. This role will support key areas such as looked after children, fostering, and edge of care, providing high-quality data analysis to inform service delivery and operational decisions.

Please note: we can only consider candidates who have demonstrable experience as a Data Analyst within Children’s Social Care in a Local Authority setting. Applications without this background will not be progressed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver regular and ad-hoc performance reporting across regulated children’s services
• Build dashboards and visual reporting tools using Power BI and Excel
• Analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to support service improvement
• Work collaboratively with operational managers to understand reporting needs
• Provide insights that support strategic planning and front-line practice

Essential Experience:

• Proven track record as a Data Analyst within Children’s Social Care in Local Government
• Strong technical skills in Excel, Power BI, and ideally SQL
• Comfortable working with large datasets and presenting insights clearly
• Strong understanding of key performance indicators and statutory reporting in children’s services
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Contract Details:

• 3-month rolling contract
• Inside IR35
• £35 per hour (via umbrella company)
• Hybrid working – 1 day per week onsite in London

This is a focused and hands-on role, ideal for someone who understands the data landscape of children’s services and wants to contribute meaningfully to improved outcomes.

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Salt’s Local Government team for more information.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements