Job Description

Post Title: Data Analyst

Team: Digital Data and Technology Team

Are you good with data and looking to use those skills to benefit public services? We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our DDaT function at Bury Council. This is a brand-new role and you will need to have skills in modern data practices such as SQL and Power BI as well as an attitude to learn. Reporting into the Data Architecture and Senior Security Officer you will work with the Data Engineer to analyse data that will be used to make better decisions for the Council, spotting trends and working to solve bigger challenges.


The role will involve interpreting and understanding patterns that can be fed through the data pillar to rest of the DDaT function and help in delivering the upcoming digital strategy.


As a result of a full department restructure, we have several new posts and you will be joining an ambitious team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who work well with their teammates and wider organisation to provide the best possible service for Bury Council. You will be able to innovate and work through challenges with a positive attitude as we venture into new ways of working and delivering digital services.


The role is hybrid based at Bury Town Hall in supporting agile working. The position will require regular visits to our offices and in some instance up to 3 times a week.


Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week. Dependent on service requirements, you may be required to work on a rota basis.


Please be aware that we are not carrying out international recruitment at present, and are currently unable to support sponsorship visas.

About Bury

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.


As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way

Benefits of working for Bury Council

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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.


We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

Next steps

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Anthony McGrath on a.mcgrath@bury.gov.uk.