Senior Analyst (Local Authority Assessment)

Senior Analyst (Local Authority Assessment) - Homebased - Flexible, United Kingdom

GradeB: 42,044(National) or47,900(London forLondon office based or homebasedworkerswithin the boundary of the M25) There is also anadditionalhomeworking allowance of 600per annum for those working from home. For part time roles please note this will be pro rata.

Contracted Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week.Talk to us aboutflexible workingorcompressed hours.

Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months to deliver project work within an evolving programme.

Location: Homebased

Closing Date: Monday 01 June 2026at 11.59pm

Make a difference

Every role at CQC contributes to our mission. Ifyourelooking for a new role in Data & Insight that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose, thenyouvefound it. As a Senior Analyst,youllhelp shape how we understand and assess the support people receive from their Local Authority.

Picture this

Youll be part of a team that turns complex information into clear insight that helps improve peoples lives. Your work will help shine a light on how well Local Authorities are meeting their duties and where change is needed.

• As aSenior AnalystinData & Insight, youwillget the chance to lead analytical work that helps CQC understand how well a Local Authority is supporting people in its community.
• Youwillalso get the chance tocontribute to thedesignofnew ways of gathering and using data to support fair and consistent assessments.

The role

This is a new team at CQC and under the leadership of the Principal Analyst you will work closely with other team members and wider stakeholders to shape and deliver new ways of working to support assessment of Local Authorities.

Youllwork closely with others to deliver shared outcomes. In this role,youll:

• Lead analytical projects:Shape and deliver complex analytical workusing both quantitative and qualitative datathat supports Local Authority assessments, ensuring insight is clear,accurate, and useful.
• Guide and support colleagues:Help others use data and insight tools effectively, offering direction and sharing good practice across the team.
• Engage and influence:Work with internal and external partners to understand their needs and make sure insight supports better decisions and outcomes.

Show us

We will be looking for specific skills,knowledgeand experience in your application form:

• Experience preparing and analysing data:Show how you have cleaned, structured, and analysed data to produce insight that others can act on.
• Experience leading analytical work:Demonstratehow you have guided a team or project, chosen suitable methods, and delivered clear findings.
• Experience communicating insight to different audiences:Give examples of how you have explained complex information in simple, engaging ways, including through visuals or storytelling.

Compliance

Note for internal candidates:
This is a secondment/fixed termopportunity. Please read the recruitment and selection policy section onsecondments. Youmustdiscuss your application with your linemanager before applying.
To progress your application, youll need to provide evidence of your right towork in the UK. Without valid right to work you wont be eligible for therole.We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.Someroles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Next steps
If you apply, youll need to create a profile and complete an online application form.Your application will be completely anonymous.Please see ourinformation for applicantsfor more details on the process.We contact every applicantto let them know the outcome of their application, so you will hear from us whether or not you are shortlisted.

You can read the full details of the role in theJob Description

Ifyoudlike to have aninformalchatabout theroleyou can contactHamish Young,Deputy Director of Operational Insights;Hamish.Young@cqc.org.uk.For general enquiries,please emailrecruitment@cqc.org.uk.

The Benefits
Weoffer a wide range ofbenefits, including:

• Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.
• NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.
• Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of 4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!

Please see ourbenefitspage for the full list.

Equity for all

We know job descriptions can feel intimidating. Research shows they can cause some people to doubt whether theyre a good fit. This happens more often to people from underrepresented groups (e.g. ethnic minority backgrounds).If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply.Your unique perspective, skills, and experience could be exactly what we need.
We want every candidate to feel supported and able to do their best. If you need adjustments to our process,well work with you to remove any barriers. Visit ouraccessibility pagefor more on this. If youd like to chat, please contactrecruitment@cqc.org.uk. Please note, if you have previously informed us of adjustments you need for interview or within your role these are not carried over and must be discussed for each individual application you make.
We promote a workplace wherefairness, respect and inclusion are a priority. Diverse teams make our work better, help us deliver our mission and make our culture stronger. See ourED&I pagefor more about this.
We welcomeapplications fromeveryone,and colleagues can find supportand community among our many employee networks. This includes people of any:

• Age
• Sex
• Gender identity or expression
• Sexual orientation
• Religion or belief
• Ethnicity
• Disability

Values and vision
We are guided by ourcore values, which shape our work and our culture.
Excellence being a high-performing organisation.
Caring treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Integrity doing the right thing.
Teamwork learning from each other to be the best we can.
We are a disability confident employer and a carer confident employer.

A Note on AI
AI tools can be great for research and refining ideas, but we want to learn about you. If you use AI or Chatbots to help you with your application, keep these points in mind:

• AI can support research, structuring and refining your writing, but your applicationmustreflectyour real skills and experience.
• Spell-checking and condensing word counts are great ways to use AI effectively.
• Do notcopy and paste AI generated answers. These will not help you stand out; remember we want to hear about your skills and experience.
• Providing false and insincere examples goes against our core values of honesty and integrity andmay lead to your application being withdrawnor termination of your employment.