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The Council is committed to building a fairer, greener city where everyone can thrive. As part of the Housing Services team, they are investing in their data capability to support better decision-making, improved service delivery and enhanced outcomes for residents.We are seeking an experienced Data Team Leader to establish and lead a small but growing data function within Housing Services. This is an exciting opportunity to shape reporting, analytics and data-driven decision-making across one of the council's most important service areas.

Your new role

As Data Team Leader, you will lead the development of the housing team's reporting and analytics capability. Approximately 50% of their reporting is currently run through Power BI with the remainder still in Excel. Your team will be looking at the reports in excel and how they can be moved across or streamlined and equally ensuring the ones in Power BI are maximised.

You will manage a small team, initially leading an existing Data Trainer and supporting the recruitment of two Data Analysts. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Housing Services, you will help drive a culture of evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing a small Housing Data team
• Recruiting, onboarding and mentoring two Data Analysts and 1 trainer
• Designing and maintaining Power BI dashboards and management information reports
• Extracting, analysing and interpreting data using SQL
• Developing advanced Excel-based reporting and analysis tools
• Working with operational managers to identify business intelligence requirements
• Ensuring data quality, consistency and governance standards are maintained
• Providing insight and recommendations to support service improvement and strategic decision-making
• Supporting the development of data literacy across Housing Services
• Managing relationships with internal stakeholders and system suppliers

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience leading or mentoring data professionals

• Strong Power BI development experience, including dashboard design and data modelling

• Advanced SQL skills with experience querying large datasets

• Strong Excel skills including Power Query, Pivot Tables and advanced formulas

• Experience translating business requirements into meaningful reporting solutions

• Ability to present complex data clearly to non-technical audiences

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Experience working within Housing, Local Government or the Public Sector would be advantageous

What you'll get in return
£300 per day inside
Max of 1 day a week on-site in Oxford

The 4 month contract possibility to extend as maternity cover

What you need to do now

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