Data Analyst

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We are in the exciting position of recruiting to our newly created Data Analyst vacancy, to join our Counter Fraud and Investigation Team. In this fascinating and varied role, you will work closely with our team of experienced and committed professionals who undertake a wide range of activities including preventing illegal subletting of our social housing properties, making anti-money laundering enquiries to verify the identity of individuals and organisations, and investigating a wide range of instances of suspected fraud.

Your experience in interpreting, analysing and evaluating various sources of complex data will greatly enhance our fraud prevention and detection capabilities. With accuracy and attention to detail, you will test, manipulate and analyse this data, to identify trends and anomalies.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be educated to degree level with a mathematical / statistical component (or equivalent), or have extended relevant experience in a data analytical role.

You will also have:

Advanced skills in using Excel (or similar)

Effective research skills, to collate complex data from various sources

Excellent problem-solving skills to find novel solutions to problems

Great communication and report writing skills

In return, we offer you the opportunity to achieve a positive work life balance with flexible working hours and a blended way of working that combines working from the comfort of your own home, as well as in our newly refurbished and conveniently located Council offices in Solihull town centre.

We also offer:

A friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment.

Flexible working, including flexi leave up to 24 days per year and agile working arrangements

Generous annual leave entitlements with opportunity to buy up to 10-days additional leave per year

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service

Family and carer friendly policies

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Closing date: Sunday 14^th November 2021.

Interview to be held during week commencing 22^nd November 2021. 

To apply, please click the APPLY button.