Senior Information Analyst - Corporate Services
Grade 10 | Performance & Intelligence Service
Lead insight. Shape decisions. Improve outcomes.
We're seeking a Senior Information Analyst to play a key role in strengthening how data and insight support decision making across corporate services at Peterborough City Council.
This role goes beyond producing dashboards. You'll lead complex analytical work, shape reporting approaches, and work closely with senior managers to ensure data is being used effectively to inform strategy, policy and service improvement. Power BI will be central to your work, alongside wider Power Platform tools, SQL and advanced analytical techniques.
All about our Team
Join Peterborough City Council's Performance and Intelligence team-aforward-thinking service at the heart of strategic decision-making and transformation. As part of this innovative team, you'll contribute to shaping the future of public services through high-impact data analysis, performance reporting, and intelligence-led insights. The team leads on developing Power BI dashboards, managing corporate KPIs, and delivering strategic frameworks that inform policy and service delivery across the Council. With a strong focus on collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement, the P&I team is committed to empowering services with the tools and intelligence they need to drive positive outcomes for residents. If you're passionate about data, performance, and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
* Leading the design and development of high quality Power BI dashboards and analytical products
* Integrating data from multiple systems, ensuring robustness, consistency and insight
* Acting as a trusted analytical partner to senior managers, helping them define questions, interpret data and drive change
* Providing expert analysis, research and evidence to inform strategic decisions and organisational priorities
* Championing data quality, good governance and continuous improvement in how performance information is used
* Supporting and guiding colleagues in the effective use and interpretation of data where required
This is a senior, outcomes focused role requiring confidence, credibility and the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insight.
What we're looking for
You’ll bring:
* Significant experience using Power BI and business intelligence tools in a complex organisation
* Strong analytical expertise, including statistical analysis and working with large or complex datasets
* Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and challenging constructively
* Experience shaping reporting approaches, not just delivering to specification
* A strong understanding of data quality, governance and information assurance
Experience in local government or a similar public sector environment is desirable, particularly where you've supported strategic or corporate level decision making.
Why join us?
* A genuinely strategic analytical role with visibility and influence
* The opportunity to shape how insight is used across the organisation
* Challenging, meaningful work with real impact on services and communities
* A professional environment that values evidence, improvement and collaboration
All about our Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme
* Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
* Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
* Access to car lease scheme
* Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
* Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
* Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
* Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
* Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
* Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
All about our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk we will work with you to meet your needs.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of a Standard Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering Peterborough City Council.
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