Business Intelligence Analyst (Public Health)

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Business Intelligence Analyst (Public Health)

Location: Aylesbury

This post focuses on Public Health data and we are therefore looking for candidates with Business Intelligence Analyst experience with some knowledge of Public Health and/or Health data. Please note this is not a Data Engineer or Programming role. This is a secondment / fixed-term contract until 4 September 2026. This post is 24 hours per week however this could negotiated for the right candidate and the salary advertised will therefore be pro-rata for the hours agreed. Please apply quickly as we have had a lot of interest in this role and the post could close early.

As a Business Intelligence Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work with experienced data professionals to help extract, analyse, and interpret data to support business decisions. You will be responsible for gathering and organising data from various sources, performing data analysis, and presenting your findings clearly and concisely.

You will support the delivery of corporate performance reporting, including quality assurance, process improvement, and efficient data capture. You will also develop good working relationships and communicate effectively with internal customers, collaborators, external bodies, organisations, partners, and stakeholders.

About us

The Business Intelligence team are a highly collaborative and supportive function, providing excellent opportunities to develop your skills across various analytical disciplines and customer service areas. The team is part of the Business Intelligence and Community Support (BI & CS) Service within the Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) Directorate. You will be primarily assigned to support the Adults & Health (A&H) Directorate. However, you will also have opportunities to be involved in cross-cutting projects with other Directorates.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected and high-performing team within the Council, where you have the chance to help shape Buckinghamshire for years to come.

You will gain fantastic exposure into a local government setting and we encourage development of Business Intelligence tools and experience in using these. We value hard work and success, and we're proud to offer our employees a range of benefits. We promote a healthy work-life balance and flexible working arrangements. Our employees enjoy discounts at various cafes, restaurants, and shops, as well as auto-enrolment in our generous pension scheme. We also offer discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva, memberships to Costco and much more.

About the role

You will support the development of high quality, specialist, 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 research, process, and evaluate information and data to support business requirements. Trends, issues, and options will need to be identified and prioritised, and used as a basis for conclusions and recommendations which will support decision making.

You will work closely with stakeholders to clarify changing business requirements and identify improvement opportunities. You will develop good working relationships and communicate effectively with internal customers and collaborators, external bodies, organisations, partners, and stakeholders.

This role supports the Public Health function, and you will work to develop the range of analytical support that we offer to Public Health colleagues and collaborate with analysts across the Council. You will be delivering high quality data analysis and helping to develop reports, dashboards, and other online data resources and infographics. You will also play a key role in the development of statutory statistical collections such as the Director of Public Health Annual Report and the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment, and lead on analytical projects to identify health needs of the population.

As part of your role, you will contribute to the development of others. This could be through sharing technical and procedural knowledge, skills, and experience, acting as a coach or mentor, or providing feedback.

Any-Desk:

As an ‘any-desk’ worker, 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

The role will require excellent ICT skills, including using Microsoft applications and specialist systems. This should include intermediate Excel skills and an understanding of how interactive visualisation tools such as Power BI can be used and deployed. You will also be technically minded and willing to learn new tools, techniques, and processes, as well as having good statistical and data interpretation skills, report writing and an understanding of how health data can be used to drive change.

You will have:

• Experience in data management and data analysis, knowledge of data and performance systems, and confidence in working with and drawing conclusions from 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. This should include intermediate/advanced Excel skills and knowledge of Power BI.
• Proven ability to cope with conflicting and changing demands through good time management 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. Highly numerate and accurate, with attention to detail.
• Experience of working in or with the Public Sector will be advantageous.
• A good understanding of the role of Public Health, the NHS, or local government will be advantageous.

Other information

Please see the attached job summary for further information on the role and person specification.

Proposed interview date: week commencing 21st April 2025

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

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.

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.

About the Business Unit

The Deputy Chief Executive directorate is central to Buckinghamshire Council’s journey to establish itself as one of the best councils in the country. With a clear focus on service improvement through transformation and a drive to build better relationships with the local community, the directorate is fast-paced; but extremely rewarding. Our teams are not only proactively delivering on projects and plans but also reacting to developing situations. If you are ambitious, innovative, and would relish the opportunity to influence change - a role within our service area could be your next career move.

The team includes exciting areas of work, including a brand new localities model – delivering 16 community boards across the county to make it easy for our residents to engage with us as we work together to plan for the future. Other teams include our Policy and Communications and Legal and Democratic Services teams – innovating the way we communicate with our colleagues, Members and the local community, and role-modelling best practice through policy, planning and legal services. If you think you can help us achieve our goals, and want to be a part of this exciting journey, we would love to hear from you!

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.