Senior Analyst

Salary: £38,510 - £41,177 a year

Location: Council House and Hybrid

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

DBS Requirement: Yes

Closing Date: Sunday 29th November 2026

The Opportunity

As a Senior Analyst in Policy, Insight & Performance, you will turn complex data into clear insight that directly improves outcomes and supports evidence-based decision making across the services we work with. The data we provide helps to shape how we plan, deliver and evaluate our services.

You will join a supportive, values-led team that encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation in how we collect, analyse and present information. We will support your professional development through on-the-job learning and access to relevant training, giving you opportunities to deepen your technical skills and broaden your experience across different projects and datasets.

There are two roles currently available within Policy, Insight & Performance:

• One permanent role with a focus on Adult Social Care, Neighbourhoods and Housing.
• One permanent role with a focus on Children's Social Care, Education, Learning, Skills & Inclusion.

If you have a preference for either of these roles, please indicate this within your application.

If you are curious, enjoy problem-solving and are motivated by using data to make a real difference, and you are looking to grow your career as a Senior Analyst while contributing to high-quality public services, we would be pleased to receive your application.

What you'll be doing

• Creating and updating reports using relevant business intelligence tools such as SQL and Power BI to deliver insight to the services we support.
• Compiling data and evidence for our statutory requirements, inspections & freedom of information requests.
• Providing clear analysis to aid in decision-making.
• Working to improve data quality standards and responsibilities.
• Deputising for Business Insight Managers as appropriate.

About you

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have...

• Experience of using IT systems and tools relevant to data and information work.
• Experience that demonstrates understanding of our business, service planning and how data supports decision making.
• The ability to analyse information, draw conclusions and present findings clearly to different audiences.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information in a clear and accessible way.
• The ability to plan and organise your own workload to meet deadlines and service priorities.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and build effective working relationships.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion and how this applies to the role of an Information Analyst.
• A willingness to develop your skills and knowledge, including learning new systems and approaches to data and analysis.

Who We Are

At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.

Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.

Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future.

Why join Derby City Council?

At Derby City Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people. Alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of Derby, you'll benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

Financial Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover
• Team Derby Rewards - discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme - a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle

Work-Life Balance

• Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service (plus bank holidays, depending on your contract)
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles
• Flexible retirement options, where eligible
• Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities

Learning and Development

• Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth
• Leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications
• Modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, productivity and wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Cycle2Work Scheme and free cycle training

Community and Inclusion

• Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year
• Recognition through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards
• The opportunity to join one of our Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity

At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Whatever stage you're at in your career, you'll be joining an inclusive organisation where you'll be supported to develop, feel valued and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.

Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for this vacancy via an application form, please submit an application via the Derby City Council website.

The closing date for this vacancy is specified at the top of the advert. Applications received after midnight on the closing date will not be accepted.

Applying using your CV

We recognise that people apply for roles in different ways and want our recruitment process to be as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you would prefer to apply using a CV rather than completing an application form, please complete the attached Declaration Form and send it, together with your CV, to wesley.moss@derby.gov.uk or Alistair.Appleby@derby.gov.uk.

When applying by CV, please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role. We strongly recommend that you also include a supporting statement outlining how you meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification, as this will help us assess your suitability for the post.

Applications submitted by CV must include a completed Declaration Form to be accepted. The Declaration Form can be found at the bottom of this advert.

We also encourage you to complete the attached Equalities Form and return it to recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk. This is entirely optional and will not affect the outcome of your application.

Important Information

Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are available below.

Before submitting your application, please read our guidance on completing the application form and ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the role.

Where a DBS requirement is indicated at the top of this advert, the successful candidate will be subject to the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment process.

Where a Market Rate Supplement is indicated at the top of this advert, it is paid in addition to the basic salary and is subject to regular review. The supplement may be reduced or withdrawn and will reduce in line with incremental progression and pay awards.

The Council has a legal obligation to consider suitable redeployment opportunities for employees at risk of redundancy. Consequently, this vacancy may be withdrawn before the advertised closing date if it is filled through the Council's redeployment process.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Derby City Council, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can choose to apply through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

We are also proud to hold the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, recognising our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. Members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and their close family members who meet the essential criteria are also eligible for our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including during your application, interview or onboarding, we'll work with you to provide the support you need.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or need assistance with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK: 18001 01332 640844) or email recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk.

Please see here for Job Description & Person Specification

Please see Declaration Form for CV Applications here

Please see Equalities Form for CV Applications here

Please see here for DBS Code of Conduct

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• Working Pattern: Full time

• Contract Type: Permanent

• Salary: £38,510 - £41,177 a year

• Job reference: 000012650

• Application closing date: 29/11/2026

• Contractual hours: 37

• Basis: Full time