Insights Lead (Corporate & Transformation)
Ref: SBC 164130
Salary: £46,142 p.a. plus benefits
37 hours per week
Fixed term contract - 18 months
Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
Your next role
We are seeking an experienced Insights Lead to shape and lead the Council’s organisational performance and insight agenda and be a vital part of our transformation programme. You will work closely with senior managers, Councillors and partners to develop and embed a robust performance framework that ensures the Council’s vision and priorities are translated into measurable outcomes. A key focus of the role is strengthening the Council’s use of data, insight and evaluation to support transformation, improve decision‑making and demonstrate impact.
About you
You will have strong analytical expertise and a proven track record of using insight to drive organisational improvement, ideally within a public sector or complex environment. Skilled at translating complex data into clear narratives through storytelling, you will influence and challenge at senior levels, promote data literacy across the organisation and champion evidence‑based decision‑making. With experience of advanced analysis, performance reporting (including tools such as Power BI), and evaluation, you will also line‑manage and develop a small team, helping to build a strong insight culture that underpins the council’s Data, Digital and Technology ambitions.
You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).
The team operates a hybrid working model with all officers expected to be in the office for a minimum of two days per week.
We are not considering applications where there is a requirement to sponsor a work visa for successful applicants.
Your next package
Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.
As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.
For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.
Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.
Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
Your next steps
Please read the role profile, which is available in the documents section to the righthand side of the page. To submit an application for this role, select Quick Apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so early applications are encouraged.
For further information about the role please contact Katie Flint, Head of Policy, Performance and Insights, [email protected]
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.
If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email [email protected]
Closing date: 18 June 2026
Interview date: 3 July 2026
