Business Intelligence Architect

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in Ipswich is seeking a Business Intelligence Architect to lead the development of automated BI tools for Children and Young People's services. This role involves collaborating with various partners to enhance reporting infrastructure and promote self-service performance management. The ideal candidate will have expert-level experience in statistical data analysis and proficiency in Power BI and SQL.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Competitive benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Expert-level experience with statistical and qualitative data at local and national levels.
• Proficiency in Power BI, SQL, and analytical packages.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and development of automated Business Intelligence tools.
• Collaborate to develop reporting infrastructure for case management systems.
• Develop a self-service approach to performance management across the directorate.

Skills

Expert-level experience with CYP statistical and qualitative data

Proficiency in Power BI

Proficiency in SQL

Strong leadership skills

Knowledge of statistical methods

Job description

Suffolk County Council is a modern, flexible, and forward-thinking organisation that is constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our communities. We are seeking a Business Intelligence Architect to join our Children and Young People's service (CYP). In this role, you will support the Head of Data and Intelligence Services to deliver change quickly, ensuring that all children and young people in Suffolk live their best lives.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Leading the architecture, technical development, and training of automated Business Intelligence tools and reporting across CYP recording systems using Power BI.
2. Collaborating with the CYP Intelligence Hub BI lead, I.T. colleagues, CYP services, and wider system partners to develop reporting infrastructure for existing and new case management systems, supporting CYP transformation and improvement programmes.
3. Developing a self-service approach to performance management across the directorate, including processes, systems, and governance to improve accessibility and interpretation.

The CYP Intelligence Hub comprises analysts, data specialists, and systems experts working across CYP to develop understanding through local reporting, creating tools that support evidence-based service delivery, completing statutory returns, and maintaining key case recording systems with training and support.

We value potential, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all individuals, especially those from underrepresented groups. Please submit a supporting statement using the provided template, limited to two sides of A4, demonstrating how you meet each criterion in the 'Person Profile'.

Key requirements include:

• Expert-level experience with CYP statistical and qualitative data at local and national levels.
• Proficiency in Power BI, SQL, and analytical packages.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills to influence partners and develop policy and practice.
• In-depth knowledge of statistical and analytical methods.

We are a Disability Confident employer, offering interviews to eligible applicants who declare a disability and meet the job criteria. We offer flexible working options, competitive benefits, career development opportunities, and a supportive environment to help you thrive. Join us and reimagine your career possibilities!