Data Evidence Analyst

Honeycomb are delighted to work with Ards and North Down Borough Council to recruit a Data and Evidence Analyst on a full-time temporary basis.

Role: Data & Evidence Analyst
Contract: Temporary maternity cover, expected to last approximately 12 months
Hourly rate: £24.32
Equivalent annual salary: £45,529
Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 9.00am-5.00pm; Friday, 9.00am-4.30pm
Working arrangements: Hybrid working available following an initial period of training.

Are you a data-driven thinker who can turn complex information into clear, meaningful insights? Do you have extensive experience using Power BI and a strong statistical or analytical background? If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

Ards and North Down Borough Council is seeking a talented and analytical Data & Evidence Analyst to join its Community Planning and Climate Service unit on a temporary maternity cover basis, expected to last approximately 12 months.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your analytical expertise to make a real difference, supporting evidence-based decision-making across Council services and with Community Planning partners. Your work will help transform data into practical intelligence, enabling better planning, stronger collaboration, and improved outcomes for local communities.

About the role

Based within the Community Planning Service, you will deliver data analytics services at a corporate level across Council, collaborating with colleagues and Community Planning partners to develop effective systems for sharing data and informing decisions.

You will collect, manage, and analyse information from a wide range of sources, including government departments, Council services, and Community Planning partners. You will interpret findings, identify trends and patterns, and present clear, evidence-based reports and recommendations to support strategic planning and service delivery.

A key part of this role is making data accessible. You will be able to translate complex statistical information into clear, engaging and meaningful insights that make sense to a wide range of audiences, helping decisionmakers understand not just what the data says, but what it means and how it can be used.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone with a strong analytical mindset, excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex information with clarity and confidence.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Extensive experience using Power BI, with the ability to work confidently with data and extract meaningful insights.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in a numerate or analytical subject with a statistical element, such as Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Strong data management, statistical analysis, and interpretation skills.
• The ability to identify trends, draw evidence-based conclusions and develop practical recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to make complex data understandable and relevant to different audiences.
• The confidence to collaborate with colleagues and partners across a range of services and sectors.
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach to delivering accurate, high-quality analytical work.

You will understand the value of good evidence and be enthusiastic about using data to support better decisions and deliver positive outcomes for our communities.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to apply your analytical skills in a role where your work has a purpose beyond the numbers. You will contribute to corporate decision-making; support partnership working and help build a stronger evidence base for the services and initiatives that affect people across Ards and North Down.

You will also have the opportunity to work across a broad range of topics, collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, and turn information into insights that make a tangible difference.

Ready to make an impact?

If you have the analytical expertise, technical experience, and communication skills to turn data into meaningful evidence, we would love to hear from you.

If you are enthusiastic, dependable, and ready to be the friendly face of our service, we would like to hear from you!

Please note: Applicants should clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria within their application form. Enhanced AcessNI checks and a health assessment may be required as part of the recruitment process.

To apply confidentially, please submit your CV via the application link provided. Alternatively, you can contact Geraldine Stevenson if you require any further information about the position.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or additional assistance during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to make the necessary arrangements.

Please note that successful candidates may be required to undergo a Basic or Enhanced AcessNI check, with a fee of £18+. Having a previous conviction will not automatically prevent an appointment, and any information disclosed will be treated with the appropriate level of confidentiality.

Honeycomb is committed to providing equal opportunities throughout the recruitment process. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. We would, however, like to thank everyone who expresses an interest in this opportunity.

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