Description

We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

The starting salary for this position is £36,873 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.

This is a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity until 30th April 2027. Please discuss with your current Line Manager before submitting your application.

We are excited to be hiring two new Data Analytics Engineers to join our fantastic team is based at Dakota in Weybridge.

This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between collaborating with colleagues in the office for two days per week and working flexibly from home.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer\'s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Role

Our team provides analysis of complex statistical and business data to inform strategic business planning and the development of service strategies. We develop effective and efficient systems and methods to ensure the timely collection, processing and dissemination of statistics in accordance with legislative requirements and relevant statistical Codes of Practice.

These roles are pivotal in supporting the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and it\'s associated electoral arrangements. The primary object is to establish a more efficient organisational framework for local government, thus enhancing service delivery for residents.

As a Data Analytics Engineer, you will work closely with the Lead to drive workforce data provision projects over the next two years, and actively support the HR function. This includes facilitating data extraction and generating automated reports on employee, legal and organisational information. All of which will be essential for the transfer of employees to the new organisations, as dictated by central government decisions.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring data compliance with regulations such as GDPR
• Collaborating with teams across the organisation to validate data
• Improving reporting tools and outputs

This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and a passion for data integrity and innovation.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours :

• Excellent IT skills including: FME, SQL (Python Elements), Tableau, SAP or PowerBI
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build sound relationships with customers, adapting styles to different situations
• High level administrative, organisational and analytical skills
• Ability to manage a range of projects through to completion
• Professional business qualification to NVQ Level 4, or able to evidence knowledge and understanding of appropriate business disciplines (willingness to study for a relevant professional qualification if appropriate)

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:

• Please describe your experience with Management Information systems or Organisational Management, and accomplishments achieved in your career so far.
• Please describe your experience using different techniques and software to retrieve, process, and analyse data from a variety of sources. Include specific examples to illustrate your skills and knowledge
• Please describe a time when you used your stakeholder management and negotiation skills to deal with a complex problem.
• Please tell us about any formal education or certifications you have in management information / data analytics?

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 19.10.2025 with interviews planned to follow.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Robin Fuller by email at Robin.Fuller@surreycc.gov.uk .

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we\'re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.