BI Developer & Report Writer

Surrey County Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a detail-oriented BI Developer and Report Writer to transform data into actionable insights for adult education. The role supports strategic planning and decision-making, requiring strong SQL Server skills and excellent communication abilities. Flexible working options are available, and the position comes with competitive rewards and benefits including generous holiday leave and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

26 days' holiday (prorated)

Option to buy additional annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous local government pension

Lifestyle discounts

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with the SQL Server technology stack.
• In-depth knowledge using SSRS and MS Report Builder.
• Strong presentation of data to non-technical staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of data security and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality management information for planning.
• Develop a monthly reporting pack for senior management.
• Support the Business Finance and IT manager.
• Assist in data collation and marketing needs.

Skills

SQL Server

SSRS

Analytical skills

Communication

ODBC

XML

HTML

REST APIs

Data governance

Job description

Description

We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

This role has a starting salary of £33,552 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.

We're looking for a talented and detail-oriented BI Developer and Report Writer to join Surrey Adult Learning. If you're passionate about transforming data into actionable insights and want to make a difference in adult education, this is the role for you.

The team is based at the Woking Adult Learning Centre but there is the option to work flexibly from another location or home for part of the week.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

Surrey Adult Learning is a leading provider of diverse daytime, evening and Saturday courses and learning opportunities for adults. We offer a wide range of qualification courses, including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), maths and digital skills. Our courses also cater to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and parents/carers seeking to upskill to support their children. Additionally, we provide courses for personal development in various subjects such as arts and crafts, languages and exercise. Our outreach provision is designed to assist those currently facing life challenges.

About the Role

You will play an important role in providing high quality, accurate and accessible management information to support strategic and operational planning and decision making. You will be responsible for the development of a monthly reporting pack for the senior management team, supporting the Business Finance and IT manager to ensure the service meets reporting obligations attached to Government funding and design and implement new reporting and business intelligence solutions for the service. You will also assist in the collation and analysis of learner data to monitor KPIs and inform marketing needs.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Prior experience working with the SQL Server technology stack for the interpretation and analysis of large and highly complex data sets.
• In-depth knowledge and experience using SSRS, SSDT and MS Report Builder
• Proven analytical skills including presenting data to non-technical staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to analyse large, highly complex data and to communicate trends and key observations therein using clear, simple terms to a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge and experience working with ODBC, XML, HTML, REST APIs and web-based data dashboard technologies.
• Awareness of the principles of information governance; data security and the GDPR.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. A DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check is required for this role and will be discussed further at interview. Online searches may be carried out on applicants who are shortlisted for interview.

Contact us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 7th September 2025 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

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Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.