Associate Fire Service Analyst – West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Fire Chiefs Council is seeking an Associate Fire Service Analyst to join its teams at West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. This full-time position involves data analysis, project support, and utilizing tools like PowerBI and Tableau to influence strategic decisions with data-driven insights. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment while contributing to innovative data solutions.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge and skill in data analysis.
• Ability to create understandable data presentations.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Support and analyze projects within the Fire Service.
• Transform data into actionable insights.
• Manage stakeholder priorities effectively.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualisation

PowerBI

Tableau

Agility in managing priorities

Job description

Associate Fire Service Analyst – West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

About the Team

The Organisational Assurance & Governance (OAG) team provides critical support to the Service Executive Board on delivering efficient and effective programme management outcomes. The team brings a professional management approach to Fire and Rescue Service projects to ensure delivery through accountability.

For more information about West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, please visit our West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service page.

The Opportunity
Salary: £28,624 to £31,067 per annum
Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week
Location: County Hall, Chichester and hybrid working
Interview date: 09 and 10 July 2025

As our Associate Fire Service Analyst, you will be a crucial member of our fast-moving team that works across all areas of the Fire Service, meaning you will be involved in a variety of projects.

We use the latest technology to make the role exciting and there will be plenty of opportunities for training and development. You will have the chance to become more proficient in industry leading products such as PowerBI and Tableau. You will provide analysis and support to projects, workflows and data visualisations as well as business system specific requests for assistance.

The job is all about taking data and bringing it to life. Do this well and your work will have an influence on decision making at the highest levels of the organisation. We have a team culture of experimentation and trying new things, but when deadlines loom you will be expected to step up and deliver high quality work.

What are we looking for?
Technical knowledge and skill in the field of data analysis.
Be energised by turning data into something useable and understandable, not settling for boring analysis.
You will be agile in managing priorities, working independently with a range of stakeholders and priorities within the service, juggling demand and support to best effect.
A willingness to learn and develop.
Be unafraid to experiment and try something new.
Be ready to help us to free the service from the handcuffs of manual processes.
Be ready to help us make the most of big data.
Further information
The reference number for this role is CPP01116.

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please Ken Hall (Business Analyst – Fire and Rescue Service) at [e-mail]. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact [e-mail].

To apply, please follow the link to apply directly on the West Sussex County Council jobsite.

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