# Head of Local Transport Funding Data

**Company**: Department for Transport
**Location**: Birmingham, West Midlands
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Salary**: GBP 64,816 - 69,515 per year
**Category**: Data Science
**Industry**: Government & Public Sector

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## Description

We are seeking a skilled data analyst to lead data delivery and analysis for the Local Transport Funding Data team.

This is an exciting time for Local Transport funding, as DfT has recently introduced significant changes to Local Authority (LA) transport funding and governance.

The successful candidate will have advanced quantitative analytical skills and experience of creating, managing, and working with large datasets.

Key responsibilities include:

- Managing 2-3 staff to deliver all the team's work

- Working alongside the Local Transport Portfolio Office to provide regular reporting and analysis to senior executives

- Developing and maintaining the core database containing quarterly data on all Local Authority spend, delivery, and risks

- Providing high-quality data analysis and a centralized view spanning different transport modes, geographical areas, and time periods

- Managing Official Statistics publications on taxis and light rail

The role requires experience of leading analytical projects, collecting and analysing complex data, and communicating effectively with technical and non-technical customers.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

- Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary

- 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service

- Flexible working options

- Access to the staff discount portal

- Excellent career development opportunities

The salary for this role is GBP 64,816 - 69,515 per year.

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## Skills

### Required
- R
- Google Cloud Platform
- BigQuery
- SQL
- Python
- QGIS
- GitHub

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