Senior Information Analyst

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Peterborough seeks a Senior Information Analyst for a fixed term until December 2026. The role involves leading data ETL processes and developing PowerBI dashboards to aid decision-making. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills in data visualization and a genuine interest in public service. Generous benefits include additional leave options and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays

Employee Benefits Platform with discounts

Access to development opportunities

Paid volunteering hours annually

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and technical skills for public sector data roles.
• Existing data and analytics skills are essential, especially in PowerBI and SQL.
• Quick learner with willingness to understand the context of public services.

Responsibilities

• Lead extraction, transformation, and loading of data into the platform.
• Develop and maintain PowerBI dashboards to visualize data.
• Collaborate with teams to understand and translate data requirements.

Skills

PowerBI

SQL

Data analysis

Data visualization

Job description

All about the Role

Senior Information Analyst - Housing Transformation

Fixed Term Until December 2026

Peterborough is a wonderful place to live and work. We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Senior Information Analyst - Housing Transformation to join our Public Health team within the Performance and Intelligence Service on a fixed-term basis until the end of December 2026. This role is critical in enabling the provision of 'real-time' data and insights via PowerBI data dashboards to support operational and strategic decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes for data held in case management systems into the data platform.
• Develop, maintain, and improve PowerBI dashboards to visualise data and present insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with teams across Services to understand data requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity across all data sources and reports.
• Perform data analysis and generate reports to support decision-making processes related to housing data.

All about our Team

Join Peterborough City Council's Performance and Intelligence team – a forward-thinking service at the heart of strategic decision-making and transformation. As part of this innovative team, you'll contribute to shaping the future of public services through high-impact data analysis, performance reporting, and intelligence-led insights. The team leads on developing Power BI dashboards, managing corporate KPIs, and delivering strategic frameworks that inform policy and service delivery across the Council. With a strong focus on collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement, the P&I team is committed to empowering services with the tools and intelligence they need to drive positive outcomes for residents. If you're passionate about data, performance, and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

All about You

This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical and technical skills who wants to develop a career in the public sector. We are looking for a new colleague who:

• Has existing data and analytics skills – PowerBI and SQL are essential.
• Has knowledge and understanding of information systems and databases, including extraction of data and information.
• Is talented in working with data and presenting it to different audiences.
• Is quick to learn new skills and understand the context of our work.
• Can work both from home and in the office as required.

You do not need to have prior experience in Public Health or Housing, but a keen interest and willingness to learn are essential.

All about our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme.

• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata).
• Access to car lease scheme.
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances.
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth.
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day.
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network.
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.

All about our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] we will work with you to meet your needs.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of a Standard Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.