Data Analyst

Join Our Team as a Data Analyst!

Location: Bromsgrove

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum

Why Choose Us?

At Polaris Community, we are proud to be one of the UK's largest children's services providers and the first independent fostering provider in the country. Our mission is to support vulnerable children and young people across the UK, from Glasgow to Plymouth and Belfast to London. We offer a range of services including fostering, residential care, specialist education, adoption, therapy, and leaving care services.

As part of our dedicated team, you will play a crucial role in our Information & Performance team, ensuring that data flows seamlessly throughout our organization. This is your chance to make a real impact!

Your Role

As a Data Analyst, you will:

• Manage a central SQL Server environment with SSRS reporting.
• Build and maintain ETL pipelines using SSIS, Power Automate, PowerShell, and batch scripts.
• Develop and maintain a large library of stored procedures.
• Deliver self-service reporting to stakeholders across the organization.
• Handle a variety of ad-hoc data requests and report development across various service areas.

This is a dynamic and meaningful role where your contributions will directly support services for vulnerable children. You will thrive in a collaborative environment where your work truly matters!

What We’re Looking For

We seek a proactive problem-solver who:

• Is comfortable diving into complex issues and finding solutions independently.
• Reads error messages thoroughly and digs deep until they understand the problem.
• Can communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders to grasp their needs.
• Has a genuine appetite for self-directed learning.

Technical Skills You’ll Need

• Solid T-SQL skills, including reading, writing, and troubleshooting queries.
• Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and report development.
• Familiarity with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Agent.
• Comfort with MS Office, especially Excel and formula writing.
• Exposure to PowerShell, CMD, VBA, or similar scripting is a bonus.
• Experience with Power Automate and familiarity with SharePoint would be advantageous.
• A SQL Server certification is helpful but not essential; we value your practical skills more.

What We Offer

• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service.
• Bank holidays off.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance coverage.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Free on-site parking.

Join Us!

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding challenge and make a difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you!

Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check, which will be paid for by Polaris. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification.