Data Analyst (part-time)

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service; Stone; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional emergency service is seeking a Data Analyst responsible for supporting decision making, risk management, and performance monitoring through data analysis. Key duties include using SQL for data retrieval, producing reports, and presenting findings to stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess strong SQL and Excel skills along with excellent communication abilities. Benefits include enhanced annual leave, a generous pension scheme, and access to onsite gyms.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement

Generous Pension Scheme

Access to Onsite Gyms

Flexible Working Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis and data processing.
• Excellent communication skills with experience in influencing technical data.
• Knowledge of GDPR responsibilities and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Transform data into information supporting decision making.
• Produce statistical reports and present findings.
• Lead investigations into data quality issues.

Skills

SQL

Advanced Excel

Statistical Analysis

Communication Skills

Tools

Power BI

SQL Server

GIS Mapping Tools

Job description

Overview

Data Analyst

Location: Strategy & Intelligence Department, Service Headquarters

Responsible to: Performance and Assurance Manager

Salary: Grade 6, £31,537 to £34,434 (pro-rata)

Hours: 18 hours per week (flexible working scheme available)

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has opened up within the Strategy and Intelligence Department for a Data Analyst. In this role you will be responsible for data handling, data analysis, modelling, mapping, reporting and research across a range of subject areas. This work will support the generation and collation of intelligence to inform organisational decision making, risk management, resource planning, evaluation and performance monitoring processes.

The role supports the improvement of Fire Service outcomes by delivering insight, analysis, and intelligence in order to drive change, ensuring that the data is robust in terms of quality and quantity. The Data Analyst is also responsible for leading investigations into internal data issues and data quality, and delivering training to colleagues within the Service.

Key Duties

• To obtain data from Service information systems by using SQL query writing and to manipulate and apply analysis to this data; in order to turn this into information to be used in Service decision making.
• Collate, organise and present data in appropriate formats based on requirements of audience and stakeholders. To conduct effective information analysis using Excel, SQL, Postgres and Power BI.
• To prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc statistical reports as required. This will involve producing graphs, tables and other presentation formats.
• Make use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in the collation and presentation of data.
• Interpret, communicate and present analytical findings in oral, graphical and written form, ensuring these meet user requirements and that support and understanding is provided to stakeholders.
• Incorporate quality assurance scrutiny in all areas of research and analysis and data management, to ensure validity and reliability, including establishing and documenting audit trails for research and analysis undertaken.
• To attend meetings with stakeholders and represent the data team as required.
• To be a point of communication on behalf of the Service to external bodies such as those involved in National statistics and data collection.
• Lead in coordinating the calculation and reporting of sustainability and decarbonisation for all SFRS sites in line with the Environmental Strategy.

Additional Information

The successful candidate may be required to work flexible hours and travel to different service locations.

Knowledge And Experience

• Knowledge and experience of report writing
• Well-developed organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent proven communication skills, with experience of communicating and influencing technical data at all levels of an organisation and via various platforms.
• Relevant experience in the use of MS Office suite, particularly MS Excel and Word.
• The use of Structured Query Language (SQL) (or similar) for the retrieval and management of data.
• Experience of data analysis and data processing.
• Ability to conduct research, collate and analyse data; interpret and present results accurately and effectively.

Skills, Abilities, And Personal Qualities

• SQL, T-SQL and advanced Excel skills
• Experience of Environmental reporting, such as using carbon factors.
• Experience and knowledge of data warehousing techniques
• Knowledge of Project Management and coordination
• Experience of measuring and presenting Performance data.
• Experience of data interpretation, through the creation of reports and visual representation of data (charts/tables).
• Knowledge or experience of software packages such as Power Bi and GIS mapping tools.
• Experience of performance analysis in a public sector organisation.
• Knowledge and understanding of FRS responsibilities under GDPR legislation and training in policy and procedures. This will include working in a highly confidential environment.

Closing date: 09/10/2025 Midday 12:00

Interview date: TBC

Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Benefits Of Working For Staffordshire Fire And Rescue Service

• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
• Generous Pension scheme
• Access to Onsite Gyms and Fitness Advisor
• Free Parking at most sites
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Benefits are paid on satisfying the eligibility criteria
• Occupational Health - On-site fully funded Occupational health centre to support all employees.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - An EAP is an online and telephone employee benefit designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health and general wellbeing.
• Eye Tests
• Flexible Working Scheme - Flexible working in operation to allow employees, where possible, to flexible start and finish work meeting both personal and the organisational needs.
• The Firefighter Charity - “Support the mental, physical and social needs of all serving and retired members of the UK’s fire family.”
• Cycle Scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Flamesavers - A credit union offering SFRS personnel loans and saving accounts.
• Rewards for Rescue
• Staffordshire have a strong commitment to equality and diversity in our people, within the organisation and in the services, we provide to our communities.

Safeguarding

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

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Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.

Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.

We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.

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