Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Overview

Do you enjoy turning complex data into meaningful insights that drive real change? Are you passionate about helping organisations make smarter, evidence-based decisions?

We're looking for a talented Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to join our team and play a key role in shaping services through data, analysis and insight. Working with a wide range of stakeholders, you'll help transform information into actionable intelligence that supports better outcomes for our communities, customers and services.

This is an 18 month Fixed Term contract, starting in January 2027

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

This role sits within the team supporting Children’s Services. You’ll help the team deliver statutory returns, operational reporting and performance dashboards while responding to evolving requirements arising from reforms, including Families First for Partnerships, Best Start in Life and SEND Reforms.

As a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, you'll be at the heart of delivering high-quality analysis and insight that supports strategic decision-making across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, using data from multiple sources to identify trends, uncover opportunities and help influence service improvements.

No two days are the same. One day you could be carrying out in-depth analysis to support senior leaders with key decisions and the next you could be designing insightful performance reports, developing innovative data solutions or collaborating with service teams to better understand their challenges. You'll work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation, helping them make sense of complex information and using your expertise to recommend practical, evidence-based solutions.

This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact through data-driven improvements, while continuing to develop your own specialist knowledge and analytical expertise.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Producing detailed analysis, reports and insights to support organisational decision-making.
• Identifying trends, issues and opportunities within data to help drive service improvement.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and translating complex information into meaningful recommendations.
• Supporting projects and improvement initiatives through data analysis, reporting and performance monitoring.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the job description.

Any-Desk:

As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need a desk, screen a keyboard to get your job done. You’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.

About you

We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, analytical and passionate about using data to make a difference. You'll enjoy investigating problems, identifying patterns and presenting your findings in a way that is clear and engaging for a wide range of audiences.

You'll be a confident communicator who can build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels and explain technical concepts in a way that non-specialists can easily understand. Organised and proactive, you'll be comfortable managing competing priorities and working independently while contributing positively as part of a collaborative team.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring significant experience in data analysis and business intelligence, alongside strong technical skills and excellent attention to detail. You'll have experience working with data and performance systems, advanced Excel skills and the ability to produce meaningful analysis that drives organisational improvement. You will also have experience of developing and delivering automated reporting in Power BI. Knowledge of the specialist systems used within the service and for reporting (e.g. System C’s LCS, Business Objects, SQL, MRI ONE) would be an advantage.

Most importantly, you'll share our values and be committed to continuously improving services, finding solutions and delivering high-quality work that makes a real impact.

For full details of the essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the job description.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced analyst to use data and insight to influence decisions, improve services and help deliver positive outcomes across the organisation.

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.

Other information

For more information about this role, please contact Sarah Sewell at [email protected] for an informal discussion.

Internal Closing date: 15th November 2026

Interview Date: 25th November 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.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

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

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

Our values

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.

About the Service Area

The Data, Analysis, Automation and AI team is a highly collaborative function, providing excellent opportunities to develop your skills across a range of analytical disciplines and service areas. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality business intelligence and insights from various sources. We work collaboratively across departments, including operational teams, IT, finance and customer service, to ensure that our organisation makes informed decisions and plans effectively for the future. We value a culture of continuous learning, development, and innovation.

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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