Senior Information Analyst

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic Senior Information Analyst - Housing Transformation to join their Public Health team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and proficiency in PowerBI and SQL. Key responsibilities include leading data transformation processes and developing dashboards to support strategic decisions. The role offers a positive work environment, generous leave benefits, and opportunities for development. A keen interest in public services is desirable.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Benefits Platform

Access to car lease scheme

Flexible bank holidays

Paid volunteering hours

Development opportunities including apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Existing data and analytics skills are essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead ETL processes for data platforms.
• Develop and improve PowerBI dashboards.
• Collaborate with teams to gather data requirements.
• Ensure data quality and integrity.
• Perform data analysis for decision-making.

Skills

PowerBI

SQL

Data analysis

Information systems knowledge

Presentation skills

Job description

Fixed term until December 2026.

All about the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Senior Information Analyst - Housing Transformation to join our Public Health team within the Performance and Intelligence Service.

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-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 under‑represented 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.

If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering Peterborough City Council.