Business Intelligence Analyst (Permanent)

Overview

Are you someone who loves uncovering insights, telling the story behind the numbers, and helping organisations make smarter decisions? Join our Business Intelligence (BI) team as a Business Intelligence Analyst, where your work will directly support better planning, improved services, and meaningful outcomes for our customers.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, loves analysing data, and is keen to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.  

About the role

As part of our Business Intelligence function, you’ll play a key role in supporting the development of high-quality business intelligence and insight from internal, external, and partner sources. You will support evidence-based decision making and forward planning, which will drive continuous and sustained improvements in service delivery, value for money, and customer satisfaction.

You will be part of the Adults and Health BI team, primarily delivering analysis and insight for the Community Safety Partnership in Buckinghamshire, but also working on other projects across the Council, especially within the Adults & Health directorate. You will work closely with partners including the police, health, and the fire service. 

A few key responsibilities include:

• Researching, processing, and evaluating information and data to support business requirements.
• Analysing trends and identifying issues to draw out conclusions and recommendations to support decision making.
• Working with stakeholders to clarify needs and propose solutions.
• Supporting the delivery of corporate performance reporting, including quality assurance, process improvement, and efficient data capture.

Please note, Thames Valley Police vetting is likely to be required to access police data which is required for the role.

About you

You’re naturally curious, analytical and confident working with data. You can turn complex information into clear, meaningful insight and communicate it in a way that resonates with different audiences. You enjoy collaborating with others and take pride in delivering high‑quality work.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in data management and data analysis, knowledge of data and performance systems, and confidence in working with and drawing conclusions from data.
• An understanding of police or community safety data.
• Well-developed interpersonal, persuasion and negotiation skills to build relationships, and influence the stakeholder community.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems, including intermediate/advanced Excel and Power BI skills.
• Proven ability to cope with conflicting and changing demands, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Authoritative knowledge of relevant systems, policies, regulations, professional guidelines, legislation, and an understanding of emerging developments within the service and specialist areas.
• Proven initiative and judgement to research, identify, and resolve problems.

It’s a bonus if you have experience working in the public sector or familiarity with specialist BI tools. If you’re ready to use your analytical strengths to drive meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.

Other information

If you would like to know more about this role, please contact James Robinson at [email protected].

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 4 May 2026

Interview date: Friday 15 May 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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