Business Partner - Business Intelligence & Population Insights

West Northamptonshire Council; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Partner for Business Intelligence & Population Insights. This role is crucial for shaping decision-making and strategy development within the council. You will work closely with various directorates, presenting analytical insights and fostering collaboration. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and a solid foundation in data analysis. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to improving lives and making a positive impact in the community. Embrace a role that not only challenges you but also allows you to contribute to meaningful change in West Northamptonshire.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee discounts

Car Lease scheme

Payment of professional subscription

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a broad Business Intelligence skill set.
• Advanced understanding of performance information and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with council services and present insights.
• Identify new lines of enquiry and simplify complex data for audiences.

Skills

Business Intelligence

Data Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Job description

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Business Partner - Business Intelligence & Population Insights

Job Reference: Ref/4464/5677

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Full Time

Salary Range:

Working Hours: 37

Location: One Angel Square, Northampton

Closing Date: 19/01/2025

Job Category: Policy/Performance

Organisation: West Northamptonshire Council

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement: starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days linked to continuous service, and the ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover: (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
• Employee discounts: with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out.
• Car Lease scheme: via Tusker.
• Payment of professional subscription/membership: WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees if required.
• Employee Assistance Programme: available for you and your immediate family members, 24/7, including telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support, and medical information.
• Commsave: Free membership to Commsave Credit Union.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A variety of flexible working options: to support your work/life balance.
• Our West Ways of Working: We equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working.
• Making a difference: Use your skills and experience with an organisation genuinely invested in improving lives.

About the role

Our vision for all residents in West Northamptonshire is that they will have healthy and independent lives with easy access to joined-up advice and support.

The Business Intelligence and Population Insights team is vital in shaping the council’s decision-making, strategy development, and delivery through the provision of high-quality information and intelligence.

We’re looking for a Business Intelligence & Population Insights Business Partner to become a critical link between our centralised Intelligence team and the council’s wider directorates.

What will you be doing?

You will be one of a small team of Business Partners, each aligned to a council directorate, responsible for shaping the service’s reporting requirements, identifying new lines of enquiry, presenting analysis and insights to senior managers, and becoming a trusted Intelligence lead for the directorate supported.

We have a vacancy in our team to support children’s services. Experience or knowledge of data on education attainment and children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is advantageous but not essential.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop strong working relationships with key council services, presenting analytical insights to senior managers.
• Seek improved ways of working, innovation, and greater efficiencies across the wider Intelligence team.
• Develop good knowledge of legislative requirements and new initiatives impacting the service.
• Present information to audiences without a background in data analysis, simplifying complex data.
• Be technically proficient in data manipulation and guide colleagues on reporting measures.

About you

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• A broad Business Intelligence skills base with excellent technical knowledge.
• Advanced understanding of performance information and statistical analysis.
• Ability to digest and reframe complex information for various audiences.
• Sound strategic planning skills and ability to prioritize competing demands.
• A flair for problem-solving and finding innovative solutions.
• A proactive, flexible, and enthusiastic attitude.

About us

At West Northants Council, we focus on our people who thrive with ambition and new ideas. Our vision is to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit, and thrive.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into everything we do. We are a disability confident employer and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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