Data and Analytics Engineer

Job Introduction We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council . We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. This role has a starting salary of £36,873 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week . We are excited to be hiring a new Data Analytics Engineer to join our fantastic team is based at Dakota House in Weybridge. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between collaborating with colleagues in the office for two days per week and working from home. Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role Our team provides analysis of complex statistical and business data to inform strategic business planning and for the development of specific service strategies. This includes developing effective and efficient systems and methods for the timely collection, processing and dissemination of statistics, in accordance with legislative requirements and relevant statistical Codes of Practice. As a Data Analytics Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy of workforce data reporting, maintaining operational efficiency, and supporting innovation in analytics and reporting across the organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Completing complex data queries Responding to Freedom of Information requests Supporting statutory reporting Ensuring data compliance with regulations such as GDPR You will also collaborate with teams across the organisation to validate data, automate processes, and improve reporting tools and outputs. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and a passion for data integrity and innovation. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours : Excellent IT skills including FME, SQL (Python Elements), Tableau, SAP or PowerBI Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to build sound relationships with customers, adapting styles to different situations High level administrative/organisational and analytical skills Ability to manage a range of projects through to completion Professional business qualification to NVQ Level 4, or able to evidence knowledge and understanding of appropriate business disciplines; willingness to study for a relevant professional qualification if appropriate To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please describe your experience with Management Information Systems or Organisational Management, and any accomplishments achieved in your career Please tell us about, and provide examples of, your experience and specialist knowledge involving various techniques and software to retrieve, process, and analyse data from different sources Please describe a time when you used your stakeholder management and negotiation skills to deal with a complex problem Please tell us about any qualifications, education or certifications you have in management information or data analytics This advert closes at 23:59 on 13th May 2026 with interviews to follow. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and Our Life at Surrey Handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Robin Fuller by E-Mail or MS Teams. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.