Data Analyst

Networking Women in the Fire Service; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A metropolitan fire and rescue service in West Yorkshire seeks a Data Analyst to develop Power BI dashboards and analyze data to support decision-making. The role involves designing solutions and ensuring data quality, contributing to a life-saving mission. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills in data development alongside effective communication abilities. Generous benefits include hybrid working options, pension scheme, and support for diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Family friendly policies

Local government pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Access to gym

Employee Assistance Program

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Strong technical experience in data development and reporting tools.
• Proven ability to create and optimise dashboards and utilise databases.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communicator who can explain complex ideas simply.
• Commitment to good data quality and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Design and build dashboards, analyse trends, and provide insights.
• Ensure data quality and compliance, and support decision-making.
• Work closely with colleagues to understand their needs.

Skills

Data development and reporting tools

Power BI

SQL

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Job description

Data Analyst.

WYFRS HQ / Hybrid working from home.

£39,152 to £41,771 per annum.

If you enjoy solving problems, building smart solutions and turning data into stories that matter, this is your chance to make a real impact. We’re looking for someone who’s hands‑on with data, comfortable developing dashboards and databases, but also keen to analyse, interpret and communicate insights.

Join West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service as a Data Analyst and help us delivering and designing clever solutions, automating reporting and turning raw information into powerful tools, that is your chance to support our life‑saving mission.

We offer an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly policies, 37 hour week flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program and car salary sacrifice scheme.

Job Purpose

You’ll ensure the effective delivery and management of data analysis and reporting services, focusing on developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards, analysing organisational data and supporting decision‑making processes, making sure our teams have the information they need to protect communities and save lives. Your insights will help us achieve our objectives and support departments across the Authority.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll use your technical skills to design and build dashboards, but you’ll also analyse trends, spot opportunities and turn complex information into clear, actionable insights. You’ll work closely with colleagues to understand their needs, ensure data quality and compliance and provide advice and support on data tools and reporting. This is a role for someone who enjoys both developing solutions and interpreting data.

Essential requirements

• Strong technical experience in data development and reporting tools (Power BI, SQL, etc.)
• Proven ability to create and optimise dashboards and utilise databases
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills, with a keen eye for data quality
• Effective communicator who can explain complex ideas simply
• Commitment to good data quality, equality & diversity and WYFRS values

Job share applicants are welcome to apply.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you’ll work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.

The post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of a current valid driving licence.

Joining a first‑rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting around 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.

We are a caring organisation; we promote an environment of inclusivity and learning, and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

For further details and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is Sunday 4th January 2026.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under‑represented at WYFRS, including women, racially & ethnically diverse applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia. We are a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer.

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.