Business Intelligence Assistant/Officer/Analyst (Career grade)

Ashfield District Council; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashfield District Council is seeking a Business Intelligence Officer to join the Policy & Performance team to turn data into meaningful intelligence for decision-making. You will analyse and present performance data using Excel and Power BI, produce reports and dashboards for senior managers, and support customer insight, GIS and spatial data analysis as part of a cross-functional team.

The role offers opportunities to progress within the team, with a focus on turning data into actionable

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience working with data and ICT systems.
• Knowledge of Power BI, GIS or performance management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and present performance data using Excel and Power BI.
• Produce reports, dashboards and visualisations for senior managers and elected members.
• Support customer insight activities, surveys and consultation projects.
• Assist with GIS and spatial data analysis.
• Help maintain performance management systems and promote data use across the organisation.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

Data analysis

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Power BI

Excel

GIS

ICT systems

Job description

Are you passionate about data, analysis and using insight to improve services? We're looking for a Business Intelligence Officer to join our Policy & Performance team and help turn data into meaningful intelligence that supports decision-making across the Council.

In this varied role, you will:

• Analyse and present performance data using tools such as Excel and Power BI.
• Produce reports, dashboards and visualisations for senior managers and elected members.
• Support customer insight activities, surveys and consultation projects.
• Assist with GIS and spatial data analysis.
• Help maintain performance management systems and promote the effective use of data across the organisation.

We're looking for someone with strong numerical and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience of working with data and ICT systems. Knowledge of Power BI, GIS or performance management would be an advantage.

This post is career graded from Grade D to Grade F. Starting salary and grade will be determined according to experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress through the grades as they develop the required skills, knowledge and competencies for the role.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in business intelligence while making a real difference to local communities.

Closing date: 25 October 2026

Interviews: 30 October 2026