We're looking for a dynamic and data-savvy Business Analyst to join our Transformation Team within the Communities and Opportunities Directorate. This is a pivotal role, supporting service redesign, digital innovation and improved outcomes for residents. You'll have a hands-on approach and work across Housing, Community Safety & Engagement and Libraries & Community Hubs to drive meaningful change through insight and collaboration. This is your opportunity to shape services that matter. You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, measurable impact and is committed to delivering meaningful change for West Northants.This is a 12 months fixed term role. We are anticipating a significant amount of interest in this role and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, you are encouraged to submit your application as early as possible.Interviews scheduled for w/c 17 November 2025Our benefitsYou can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council.What will you be doing?This is a varied role with key responsibilities including: Lead business analysis for transformation projects from discovery to deliveryFacilitate productive workshops with stakeholders to understand needs, refine requirements and identify opportunitiesDesign and build interactive Power BI dashboards to inform decision makingDevelop and support Power Apps solutions to streamline workflows and improve service deliveryTranslate complex data to identify opportunities for improvement and optimisation Create documentation necessary and requested by project managers including options papers, feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis to support decision-makingApply structured problem-solving and critical thinking to identify and shape the best solutionsPrepare and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and senior leadersSupport benefits tracking, risk identification and delivery planningContribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovationAbout youYou are a confident and collaborative professional with the following skills and experience: Proven experience as a Business Analyst, ideally in public sector or transformation settingsStrong proficiency in Power BI, including data modelling and dashboard designExperience of using Power Apps to create user-friendly, low code solutions Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a high pressured environment, managing conflicting prioritiesFamiliarity with project management principles and methodologiesA proactive, self-starting approach with a commitment to continuously improve the services to residentsDesirable skills and experience: Knowledge of Housing, Community Safety & Engagement, Library & Community services or local authority operationsFormal qualifications in project management or business analysisPlease demonstrate you meet the criteria detailed in the person specification for the role in your supporting statement. About us At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what its like to work at West Northants Council.We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us. If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email careers@westnorthants.gov.uk for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.