Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Networking Women in the Fire Service; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization is seeking a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to enhance its data capabilities and support decision-making. This senior role offers a chance to lead a team, manage key performance data, and report to high-level stakeholders, making a significant impact on service delivery in London.

Benefits

26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Flexi-time Scheme

Season ticket loans

Free access to the Brigade gym

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of managing statistical information for a large organization.
• Experience with large datasets, SQL, and Power BI.
• Proven ability to establish effective relationships across an organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Business Analytics function.
• Manage and support a team of BI Analysts.
• Responsible for external reporting to key stakeholders.

Skills

Data Management

Data Visualization

Statistical Analysis

SQL

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in Data Science, Analytics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Python

R

Job description

Post: Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
Salary: £45,485 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £45,485 – £54,332 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 04 July 2025

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

LFB is seeking a highly capable Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to lead and develop our Business Analytics function within the Performance, Improvement & Business Intelligence department.

This is a senior analytical role within a growing team focused on enhancing the Brigade’s data capabilities and supporting better decision-making across the organisation. You will manage and support a team of BI Analysts, take ownership of the publication and visualisation of performance data, and lead on the analysis of key datasets that help the Brigade understand and improve its services.

You will also be responsible for external reporting to key stakeholders including the Home Office, His Majesty’s Inspectorate (HMICFRS) and the Greater London Authority. The role involves advising senior stakeholders, ensuring data quality standards are maintained, and contributing to key transformation projects. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential, along with deep technical proficiency in data management, querying and visualisation.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on service delivery and community outcomes across London.

This post requires in-person attendance at LFB HQ or fire stations at least two days per week.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Substantial experience of managing statistical information to produce insights for a large organisation and/or knowledge of the use and interpretation of statistics to a professional standard.
2. Experience of working with large datasets; defining, querying, validating and analysing data sets using SQL language and Power BI. Experience with an advanced programming language, such as Python or R would be desirable but not essential.
3. Proven ability to establish effective relationships with managers and staff across an organisation and placing a high value on user satisfaction.
4. Thorough knowledge of a broad range of statistical techniques and approaches and how they may be effectively used to ensure accurate and transparent reporting.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 14 July 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.