Business Intelligence Officer

4 weeks ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom Wakefield Council Full time

Are you driven by the power of data to drive improvements in outcomes for people? Are you enthusiastic about deciphering complex datasets and transforming them into game changing insights that shape decision-making?

We are excited to offer you an opportunity to join our Children & Young People Services Teams as a Business Intelligence Officer. You will be at the forefront of transforming the rich data recorded in our Children & Young people’s case management systems, playing a pivotal role in developing modern reporting and engaging visualisations using MS Power BI.


Be part of an exciting journey where your expertise will directly contribute to improving the lives of children & young people in the Wakefield District. With a multitude of interesting projects on the horizon, this is your chance to make a difference, join our team and unlock the full potential of data to drive meaningful change.

As well as working with fantastic colleagues, Wakefield Council offer generous holiday entitlement and a great pension. Full details on the role and how to apply can be found below. Good luck


What will be expected from me?

You will work as part of a Team to provide key data and intelligence to your colleagues, including those in the LeadershipTeam to support Wakefield Council Children & Young People Services.

We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career. You will support us in meeting our statutory requirements and our vision to deliver improved outcomes for Children & Young people by providing performance and intelligence reporting for Safeguarding Services, Early Help Service, Youth Justice Service and Education & Inclusion.

What I might be doing?

You will take a lead role in working with key colleagues within the service, developing and establishing timely, automated business intelligence reporting solutions to support Senior Leadership team decision making and promote a data driven culture. You will be using reporting tools such as SQL and Power BI to generate data and service intelligence to support the effective delivery of Children and Young People Services. You will support and assist in the achievement of operational objective of the Business Intelligence Team and in the wider context of the Children & Young People’s Directorate, and its partnerships. You will support the development, continuity and effective use of business and service intelligence across the Children & Young People’s Directorate.

Why Wakefield Council?

Location: Flexible home and office based Full-time post of 37 hours per week. 28 days of Holidays plus 8 Bank Holidays. Support and access to a high-quality training programme to progress your career to the next level. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient colleagues need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. Access to Wellbeing Coaching if required, Support for Carers, a Sense of Belonging. Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard). The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

Essential requirements:

Degree or equivalent level experience in data science, analytics, statistics or related area or service improvement technique. It is essential that candidates have experience in using business intelligence reporting tools such as SQL Server, SAP Business Objects to extract data. With an advanced knowledge of MS excel and MS Power BI as well as having analytical experience and the ability to use information systems to develop intelligence. 


This vacancy is open ended. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. It is advisable to apply early to avoid disappointment as applications will be assessed on a regular basis.



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