Business Intelligence and Insights Analyst

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking a Business Intelligence and Insights Analyst to join the Performance and Insights Team and support Coventry’s journey to become a data-led organisation. You will use evidence and insight to drive decisions and deliver services for residents with a city’s commitment to diversity and peace.

The role requires extracting, interpreting and presenting complex data clearly, employing Power BI and SQL, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve shared goals in a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of research, data analysis and ICT skills.
• Ability to extract, interpret and present complex data clearly.
• Experience using BI tools such as Power BI and SQL.
• Experience in a similar analytical or performance reporting role is preferable.
• Degree or equivalent vocational experience in data, research or analytics.

Responsibilities

• Support Coventry City Council’s journey to become a data-led organisation.
• Use evidence and insight to drive decisions and deliver services to residents.
• Question, influence and provide understanding to support performance reporting.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Relevant degree in data/research/analytics

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Business Intelligence and Insights Analyst

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

The Performance & Insight Team's role is to question, influence and provide understanding to make life better in Coventry.
The Performance & Insight Team collects, analyses, interprets and publishes a wide range of insights about the city, and engages with residents, communities and partners to champion a culture of evidence-based decision-making across Coventry.
Activities undertaken by the Insight team include:

• Customer and location intelligence
• Engagement and consultation support
• Evaluative research
• Performance management
• Providing advice and guidance on equalities and diversity issues and ensuring the Council discharges its Public Sector Equality Duty

Areas of work supported by the Insight team include:

• Children's services
• Compliments, comments and complaints
• Geographical information systems
• Growth and prosperity
• Housing and homelessness
• Local land and property gazetteer

What is the job role?

We are looking for a Business Intelligence and Insights Analyst to join the Performance and Insights Team and support Coventry City Council’s journey to become a data‑led organisation. Using evidence and insight, you will help drive decisions and deliver services to our residents in a city proud of its diversity and history of peace and reconciliation.
All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of research, data analysis, and ICT skills, including the ability to extract, interpret, and present complex data clearly
• Ability to use BI tools such as Power BI and SQL
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals
• Experience in a similar analytical or performance reporting role (local authority experience is preferable)
• A relevant degree or equivalent vocational experience in a data, research, or analytical field

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

We recognise that you might use AI tools to help with your application. While these tools can be useful, please make sure that all information you provide about your experience, skills, and qualifications is accurate. What matters most to us is hearing about your experience and the achievements that truly reflect you!

Interview date(s): Assessment Day followed by an interview on 9th November 2026.

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

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