About Us.
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
The Role.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Business Intelligence Analyst to join our Business Intelligence Team which is part of the wider Business Insight, Policy and Partnerships Service. The Business Intelligence Team are responsible for providing information, data and analysis across the whole council. This role will be specially around Adult Social Services and Housing.
In this role, you will; work alongside the other business intelligence analysts in the team to provide robust data and analysis about Adult Social Care and Housing. Contribute towards transformational projects and statutory government returns. Work to improve data quality and methods for ensuring accuracy. Extract data using SQL and visualise it using Power BI. Provide support to the statutory surveys for Adult Social Care undertaking both quantitative, predictive and qualitative analysis. Collaborate with others to produce data and insights that are essential to CQC and directorate assurance and transformational programmes of work. Respond to Freedom of Information Requests and other adhoc reporting requests in order to inform Adult Social Care and Housing or other areas of the council as required. Information, data, feedback and analysis is the heart of what we do, to understand the needs of our population now and into the future.
Key Responsibilities:
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Extract data using SQL.
- Visualise data using Power BI.
- Contribute towards statutory data collections and surveys for Adult Social Care and Housing.
- Contribute towards developing data analytics to project future demand to inform transformational projects.
- Develop ways to improve data accuracy and quality.
- Respond to Freedom of Information Requests and any other adhoc requests for information, data and analysis.
Work Style.
At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.
This role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:
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0-1 day in the office.
- Includes field workers who primarily work remotely.
- Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.
About You.
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about data, analysis and preferably Adult Social Care and who possesses the following skills and experience:
Essential Criteria:
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Demonstrable experience of using SQL to extract data from a data warehouse.
- Demonstrable experience of using Power BI.
- Knowledge of Adult Social Care and Housing.
Desirable Criteria:
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Advanced knowledge of Adult Social Care and Housing.
- Recognised qualification in Power BI / SQL.
- Experience of interrogating data from Systems C LAS Datawarehouse and ContrOCC DataMart.
Previous Applicants Need Not Apply.
What We Offer.
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.
We Offer:
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Competitive salary and benefits.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Local Government Pension.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.
- Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year.
- Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.
- Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.
How To Apply.
If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact Information.
For further information about the role, please contact, Abby Murphy, Deputy Head of Business Intelligence, at
[email protected]
Important Information.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
Interview Date: Friday 21 August 2026.
Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.
Equal Opportunities.
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.
