Systems & Data Analyst at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Dorset Council UK; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi time scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Family friendly schemes

Job summary

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Systems and Data Analyst in the Data and Analytics department. The role focuses on maintaining and developing management information systems, ensuring data accuracy and supporting sound decision-making.

37 hours per week, permanent appointment, with flexible working and occasional on-site duties. The successful candidate will analyse complex data, act as Information Asset Owner under policy framework, and contribute to service performance

Qualifications

• Experience working with datasets and databases.
• Experience analysing complex data.
• Technical working knowledge of data management.
• Experience with data protection and confidentiality procedures.
• Proficient user of MS Office to produce documents and reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop management information systems within the principles of good governance.
• Ensure that data and associated user systems are accurate, timely and consistent to support sound decision-making, undertaking the role of Information Asset Owner under the HMG Security Policy Framework
• Analyse and evaluate complex data to provide reports and advice to managers at all levels to improve Service performance
• Ensure that systems and data are migrated in a well-structured and managed way

Skills

Data analysis

Database experience

Information governance

MS Office

Job description

Job title: Systems and Data Analyst

Grade: E

Salary: £35,570 - £38,510 per annum (rising by annual increments to £38,510). More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: full time - 37 hours per week

Location: The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The centre of duty will be agreed with the successful candidate depending on what suits them with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you. There will be a requirement to attend your service premises approximately 3 days a month for key activities and meetings.

Appointment type: Permanent

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Russell Wilson, Systems and Data Manager on 01722691102 / [e-mail]

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is 11 October 2026 (midnight). We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. It is intended that interviews will take place on 20 or 22 October 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldn’t do it.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.

As a Systems and Data Analyst in our Data and Analytics department you will:

• Maintain and develop management information systems within the principles of good governance
• Ensure that data and associated user systems are accurate, timely and consistent to support sound decision-making, undertaking the role of Information Asset Owner under the HMG Security Policy Framework
• Analyse and evaluate complex data to provide reports and advice to managers at all levels to improve Service performance
• Ensure that systems and data are migrated in a well-structured and managed way

What makes you our ideal Systems and Data Analyst?

• Experience of working with and manipulating datasets and databases
• Experience of analysing complex data
• Technical working knowledge of data management
• Experience of working to data protection and confidentiality procedures
• Competent user of MS office or other software to produce documents, spreadsheets, and produce reports