The Role
Post: Business Intelligence Analyst
Salary: £29,975 per annum
Grade: FRS C/D
Salary range: £29,975 - £40,781 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term until 01/04/2022
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Tuesday 24 March 2020 at 16:00 GMT
A vacancy has arisen within the London Fire Brigade’s Data Analytics and Insight team as a Business Intelligence Analyst, based at our headquarters on Union Street, SE1 0LL.
The Data Analytics and Insight team helps to make London a safer city by providing accurate, insightful and innovative analysis of the full spectrum of information that is collected and held by the London Fire Brigade. We use the Microsoft BI Stack to collect, integrate, analyse and present data to an organisation’s staff so that they can better understand the historical, current and future position of the business and so make informed and better decisions.
As a Business Intelligence Analyst you will conduct investigative analysis and create reports using a range of data sources and information to inform high level policy and strategy but also the day to day operation of the London Fire Brigade.
Applicants will need to demonstrate advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and have experience of working with large datasets to analyse and interpret findings; be able to build and maintain working relationships with a range of partners and customers; have excellent IT skills. (You would stand out if you have skills in SQL Server, Power BI and GIS).
We are looking for a candidate with excellent attention to detail, organisational and time management skills as well as flexibility and the ability to use his or her initiative.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the attached job description.
Please upload the following documents:
• A cover letter (max. of two sided A4) clearly outlining the relevant experience, qualifications, skills and qualities you have to successfully perform this role (see the job description below)
• A copy of your up-to-date CV.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications will not be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios etc.
• Season ticket loans
• Community support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Assessment Overview
Assessment for this role is due to place mid-April 2020. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
The assessment process will consist of an Interview and Role-related Exercise.
Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
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