Business Intelligence Analyst
Salary: £45,624 - £52,038 per annum
Grade F
Permanent Contract
37 Hours per Week
Do you love numbers? Are you passionate about data and intelligence to make decisions resulting in better outcomes for people?
About you:
With experience in data analysis, you enjoy investigating data and translating it into meaningful and actionable information. You are inquisitive and astute with an ability to ask the right questions and work alongside your service to produce excellent data and insights. Due to the current focus of this role, experience of working in Local Authority Children’s Services, would be an advantage.
About the role:
As the Business Intelligence Analyst you will turn data into information, information into insight and insight into decisions. You will guide senior management and stakeholders in exploring the service needs based on performance data and provide direction on service improvement. As a regulated service, our Children's Services require accurate and relevant data to inform quality decision making. This role is also key to the submission of timely and good quality statutory returns.
DBS Check: At Basic Level is required for this role
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 30th July 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 16th August 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
If you would like to discuss the post, please contact:
Craig Leddra – Performance Manager by contacting [email protected] providing a contact number and you will receive a return phone call.
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council
