Business Intelligence Developer

Thurrock Council; Grays; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Generous Pension Scheme

Interest‑free loans for green travel

Employee benefits scheme with national

Employee assistance programme

Continuous Professional Development (F

Remote working considered for the good

Job summary

Thurrock Council is seeking a Business Intelligence Developer to join the Business Intelligence Team. The role focuses on transforming raw data into actionable insights using SQL and delivering reporting to support decision making for the Place directorate.

The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders across services to improve local governance and outcomes for residents, with flexible and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience leveraging SQL to transform raw data into insights.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to inform decision making.
• Reporting and data visualisation skills is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transform raw data into meaningful insights using SQL.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to inform decisions for Place directorate.
• Develop and maintain reports to support governance and service delivery.

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Business Intelligence Developer

Salary: £45,624 - £52,038 per annum

Grade: F

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37hours per week

Serious about the power of data....

Are you passionate about the importance of data and intelligence informing decision making and resulting in better outcomes for the community?

If so, we are looking to recruit a Business Intelligence Developer within our Business Intelligence Team. The role will primarily support the organisations Place directorate. With this in mind, we are particularly keen for applicants with relevant experience in the following service areas;

• Landlord Services
• Planning, Regeneration and Growth
• Property and Asset Management
• Environment and Waste
• Street Scene and Leisure
• Facilities Management
• Fleet and Highways
• Housing

As a BI Developer, you will leverage your expertise in SQL to transform raw data into meaningful insights, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, shape the future of local governance, and contribute to building a smarter, more efficient community through your reporting prowess. If you are dedicated to turning data into actionable intelligence and are able to evidence the relevant experience, we invite you to embark on this exciting journey with us.

What we offer...

In return we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Interest‑free loans for green travel such as bikes or public transport season tickets
• Employee benefits scheme that includes discounted rates for national restaurants, retailers, attractions and experience days
• Employee assistance programme to provide support to employees both at and outside of work
• Access to Continuous Professional Development Funding on a regular basis
• Remote working considered for the right applicant

DBS Check: At Basic level is required for this post.

Additional Information

If you would like to discuss the post, please contact:

Marc Rhodes - Business Intelligence & Data Analytics Manager on: [e-mail]

Please provide a contact number and you will receive a return phone call.

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 18th August 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 6th September 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

About Us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council