Senior Technical Officer - Data & Insights Specialist


Company:	Oxfordshire County Council
Salary:	£47,665 to £50,909 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Oxford, OX1 1ND
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Sept 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

About Us

Innovate Oxfordshire is the Innovation Service for Oxfordshire County Council, working to facilitate the organisation in futureproofing for when today's innovation becomes mainstream, and leveraging innovation to benefit our work.

About the Role

We are seeking a permanent Senior Data & Insights Specialist to deliver high-quality reporting, analysis, and insights that support both innovation projects and the effective management of our internal service operations, enabling strategic workforce planning and informed decision-making across the service. Whilst sitting in the Innovation Programme Delivery function, the role will have a remit across all areas covered by the service, including business development and operations.

A key aspect of the role will be the design and delivery of intuitive, user-focused Power BI dashboards and static reporting outputs that transform complex information into clear, compelling insights. You will develop innovative approaches to data collection, integration, and analysis, bringing together complex datasets from multiple sources to create a robust evidence base for decision-making.

Working with both quantitative and qualitative data, you will apply advanced Excel and DAX skills to develop and optimise data models, delivering insights that support innovation projects, operational performance, and strategic decision-making.

About you

You are an analytical thinker with a passion for turning data into actionable insight.

You have strong technical skills in data manipulation, modelling, and visualisation, with experience using Power BI to create accessible, user focused dashboards.

As an experienced data professional, you are used to operating in environments where data, requirements, and problem definitions may not always be clear.

You are comfortable working through uncertainty in a structured and methodical way, identifying opportunities, developing analytical approaches, and generating robust evidence to support decision-making.

You can communicate complex information in a clear and engaging way, supporting colleagues at all levels to understand and use data effectively.

You are curious, proactive, and solutions‑focused, able to anticipate issues, recommend improvements, and influence positive change.

You enjoy collaborative working, can manage competing priorities, and take pride and accountability in delivering high‑quality work that supports evidence‑based decisions.

If you are interested in the post but aren't quite sure of the fit or have questions, we encourage you to contact us for an informal discussion about the role:

paul.mullins@oxfordshire.gov.uk and

katie.parnell@oxfordshire.gov.uk.

Rewards and benefits

Flexible working culture

Technology for agile working

Up to 33 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Option to buy extra leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government pension scheme (up to 19.9% employer’s contribution)

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Shopping and travel discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.

Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to: Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to: Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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