Business Intelligence Analyst

London Fire Brigade; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working available

Gym access

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

London Fire Brigade is seeking a skilled Business Intelligence Analyst to join the Business Analytics team. You will use SQL, DAX and Power BI to deliver clear insights, develop dashboards and data sets for day‑to‑day needs and longer term improvements.

You will support external reporting and respond to urgent requests from senior stakeholders. The role requires in‑person attendance at LFB HQ or fire stations at least two days per week, with hybrid working options and a focus on high data

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SQL, DAX and BI tools (Power BI) to develop dashboards and analyses.
• Experience with multiple data sources (Excel, MS Lists, Access Databases, Data Warehouses).
• Ability to identify trends, patterns and anomalies and present data with accessible visuals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports and data sets for daily operations and strategic improvement.
• Support statutory and external reporting requirements and respond to senior stakeholder requests.
• Ensure data is managed and presented to high standards and contribute to data capability growth.

Skills

SQL

DAX

Power BI

Python or R (desirable)

Job description

Post: Business Intelligence Analyst

Salary: £48,048 per annum

Grade: FRS D

Salary range: £48,048 – £51,860 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Application closing date: 4 PM on Tuesday 24 November 2026

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s fire and rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, which includes Fleet, IT, HR, Finance, Procurement, Communications team and many more).

LFB is looking for a skilled and motivated Business Intelligence Analyst to join the Business Analytics team within the Data & Improvement department.

This role is central to supporting LFB’s mission to make London a safer city through accurate, insightful and innovative analysis of the data we hold. As a BI Analyst, you will use SQL, Power BI and other tools to provide clear, actionable insights that inform decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement across the organisation.

You will develop and maintain dashboards, reports and data sets that support both day-to-day operational needs and longer-term strategic improvement. You will also support statutory and external reporting requirements, respond to urgent requests from senior stakeholders, and ensure data is managed and presented to the highest standards.

The role offers the chance to work on meaningful projects that improve performance, build organisational data capability, and support LFB’s wider transformation agenda.

This post requires in-person attendance at LFB HQ or fire stations at least two days per week.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs-london-fire-gov-uk.jobsmarket.site/pages/en-gb/jobs to access the full advert.

Assessment Overview

Stage 1

• 1. Proficiency in SQL, DAX, and database management, with hands‑on experience in BI tools like Power BI. Experience with Python or R is not essential but is desirable.
• 2. Experience of working with a range of data sources, including importing excel files, MS Lists, Access Databases and modern Data Warehouse/Platforms.
• 3. Ability to Identify trends, patterns and anomalies within data.
• 4. Data visualisation skills with the ability to choose the most engaging way to present data, including choosing the correct graphs and considering accessibility needs.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place from 07 December 2026. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements

Additional Information

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. Anyone who has contact with children, young people or adults at risk will be subject to an enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Hybrid working is available, subject to business need.
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loan
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Criminal records check

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.