Assistant Programme Manager / Policy Data Analyst.

Location: Belfast (Knockbracken)
Hours: Full‑time, 37.5 hrs per week, Monday–Friday
Start: Immediate
Contract: Temporary, ongoing
Rate: £19.78 per hour

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail‑focused Assistant Programme Manager / Policy Data Analyst to support complex data reporting, statistical analysis and programme delivery for a major public‑sector organisation. This role is ideal for someone experienced in handling large datasets, producing high‑quality reports and communicating complex findings to senior management.

Role Summary

The post holder will lead the development, production and delivery of detailed statistical, qualitative and quantitative reports for senior management and external agencies. Responsibilities include trend analysis, maintaining key data flows, supporting strategic planning, ensuring data accuracy, and contributing to corporate reporting and programme management.

The role also involves database maintenance, representing the organisation at meetings, supporting departmental operations and ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce daily, weekly and monthly corporate activity reports for senior leadership.
• Analyse complex datasets, identify activity trends and ensure accurate data cleaning.
• Complete statutory returns for departmental and external bodies.
• Serve as a point of contact for data‑related queries from stakeholders.
• Communicate complex statistical information clearly to non‑technical audiences.
• Deliver presentations and provide specialist analytical advice when required.
• Manage and analyse large datasets using advanced statistical techniques.
• Support programme and project planning with data‑driven insights.
• Maintain key data flows, reporting systems and departmental databases.
• Identify and implement improvements to data processes and reporting methods.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, confidentiality and data governance standards.
• Participate in analytical projects and collaborate with internal teams.
• Manage FOI, GDPR and information access requests in the absence of the Corporate Manager.
• Organise meetings and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
• Provide guidance and performance review support for subordinate staff.

Essential Criteria (Must Be Demonstrated on CV)

Experience

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Access databases and Excel Pivot Tables.
• Experience using web‑based applications.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following routes:

Route 1:

• Degree in Computing, Information Technology, Information Management or a related information/statistics field
• Minimum of one year’s experience in information analysis or statistics

Route 2:

• Five years’ experience in information/statistics analysis

Experience must include:

• In‑depth knowledge of information production
• Report writing
• Inferential statistics

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and produce meaningful reports and presentations.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively in formal settings.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of data security, confidentiality standards and working with sensitive or restricted information.