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

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

Benefits offered by this job

flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

generous annual leave

39 weeks’ full pay maternity leave

health & well-being services

Job summary

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Systems and Data Analyst to join the Data and Analytics department. The role is full time (37 hours per week) with flexible working options and some on-site presence.

The successful candidate will manage information systems, ensure data accuracy, and provide reports to managers to support service performance. The position offers a competitive salary (£35,570 - £38,510 per annum) with annual increments, plus benefits such as the Local

Qualifications

• Experience with datasets and databases
• Ability to analyse complex data
• Knowledge of data management practices
• Experience with data protection procedures
• Proficiency in MS Office for reports and documents

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop management information systems within governance principles
• Ensure data and user systems are accurate, timely and consistent for decision-making
• Analyse and evaluate complex data to provide reports and advice to managers
• Ensure systems and data are migrated in a structured and managed way

Skills

Datasets manipulation

Complex data analysis

Data governance / data management

Data protection procedures

MS Office proficiency

Tools

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 / [email protected]

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. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. It is intended that interviews will take place on 20 or 22 October 2026. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.

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.

• flexi time scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• generous annual leave allowance
• variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria)
• 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

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

Further Information

You must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. Travel requirements are attending your service premises approximately 3 days a month for key activities and meetings.

• A standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment
• Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical, receipt of satisfactory references, verification of employment history and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years

About Us

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. All applications will be treated on merit and staff involved in recruitment and selection processes undertake unconscious bias training.

We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability if they meet the minimum criteria for the post to which they are applying. Please tell us in confidence if this applies to you, or if there are any reasonable adjustments that would help you apply for this post. To find out more, please see our website.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

If you hold international qualifications, you will be required to provide official evidence that shows how these compare to UK Qualifications. We will accept a Statement of Comparability from a UK organisation called ENIC which can be obtained via their website. Please note that UK ENIC charge for this service, so if you request a Statement of Compatibility, you will be required to pay for it as we are unable to reimburse you.

Values & Behaviours Framework

Our recruitment, assessment and progression processes are based on our Code of Ethics that has been developed specifically for Fire and Rescue Services. When recruiting, we identify the most important behaviours for the role and these are used as part of the short‑listing and selection process.