Business Analyst, at Manchester City Council
Job Description
Job title: Business Analyst, at Manchester City Council
Company: Manchester City Council
Job description: Working Hours: 35 Hours per weekContract Type: Full-Time, Temporary for 12 monthsClosing Date: 28 March 2024This role is subject to –DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance – this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.This is an exciting opportunity to join the Homelessness Directorate and be at the forefront of innovation and transformation of homelessness services in the city. We are looking to recruit a Business Analyst to work with the Homelessness Service on data quality, reporting and analysis. This work will inform future changes to the homelessness service.The role holder will provide professional advice, support and guidance based on robust analysis of data sources for team members, managers and stakeholders to assist in decision making.The role will have opportunity to engage with central Government to improve and develop the monitoring and analysis of homelessness data.This role involves blended/hybrid working. You may be able to work from home or remotely some of the time, or for certain tasks or limited days or hours. For the remainder of the time, you will be required to work at council sites or offices. This will depend on your role’s responsibilities and your personal circumstances.We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic person who understands the legislative context of homelessness as well as the challenges faced by people who are or at risk of homelessness and who is committed to overcoming barriers.As part of this role, you must have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and be able to communicate in a clear and concise manner. You will also be able to organise multiple tasks in the most effective way, and allocate time and energy according to task complexity and priority. You will actively pursue your own personal development and take full advantage of training provided.You’ll be able to show that you have the analytical knowledge and experience to carry out the core duties of the role but also a curious mind and can demonstrate innovation within your current role. You will be able to work well with others at a variety of levels and a really effective communicator. You will be able to contribute to our service delivery and manage your own workload without day-to-day supervision, across all types of housing services, always with residents in mind.We’re the local government authority for , and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that’s fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:
- We take time to listen and understand
- We work together and trust each other
- We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
- We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
- We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City CouncilAt Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly encourage applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.If you want to find out more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or any workplace adjustments, please let us know by emailing jobs@manchester.gov.uk. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you if you require any adjustments for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.Guaranteed Interview SchemeAs part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
AccessibilityAs a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work..When you join usWe want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.Other relevant informationsalary from£39,186contracttemporaryworking hoursfull timeapplication deadline12 00 am28th Mar 2024
Expected salary: £39186 per year
