Data Analyst

Join Our Team as a Data Analyst at Polaris!

Location: Bromsgrove
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum

Why Work with 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.

What We Offer

• 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service
• Bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Free On-site Parking

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate Data Analyst to join our small, dynamic Information & Performance team. In this role, 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

This is a unique opportunity to work in a complex, meaningful environment where your contributions will directly support services for vulnerable children across the country.

What We're Looking For

We want someone who thrives on challenges and is eager to learn. If you encounter a problem you've never seen before, you should be the type to open a query window and dive in. We value:

• Solid T-SQL skills, including reading, writing, and troubleshooting queries
• Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and report development
• Experience 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 (a bonus!)
• Experience with Power Automate and familiarity with SharePoint (advantageous)

A SQL Server certification is a plus, but what truly matters is your ability to deliver results.

Beyond the Technical Skills

• A relentless curiosity
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of challenges
• Confidence in collaborating with non-technical stakeholders
• A genuine appetite for self-directed learning

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Our Commitment

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

Join us in making a difference!