Principal Data Analyst — Lead Analytics & Data Strategy

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking an experienced Principal Analyst (Data) to lead Analytics Engineering within the Business Intelligence Service. You will shape data strategy, standards and delivery of trusted data to support evidence-based decisions across the Council.

The role involves overseeing datasets, data models and governance, collaborating with senior stakeholders, and mentoring colleagues to foster continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification or substantial experience at senior analytical/data leadership level.
• Experience leading complex projects including planning, resourcing, risk management and delivery.
• Experience developing standards, frameworks and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of analytics-ready datasets and data models.
• Drive analytics engineering standards across the service.
• Oversee integration, optimisation and governance of SQL, Fabric and geospatial data platforms.
• Mentor and develop colleagues to build capability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

SQL

Microsoft Fabric

Standards & governance

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

Microsoft SQL

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking an experienced Principal Analyst (Data) to lead Analytics Engineering within the Business Intelligence Service. You will shape data strategy, standards and delivery of trusted data to support evidence-based decisions across the Council.

The role involves overseeing datasets, data models and governance, collaborating with senior stakeholders, and mentoring colleagues to foster continuous improvement and innovation.