BI Analyst

BI Analyst

Salary: Up to £45,000 (Initial 12-month FTC)

Sector: Public Sector / Local Government

Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid: 2 days in the office)

Are you passionate about using data to make meaningful decisions that impact your community? Do you enjoy turning complex datasets into clear, actionable insights? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role

We're partnering with a public sector client seeking a BI Analyst to support their growing IT, Data, and Digital function. You will play a key role in helping the organisation make data-driven decisions by analysing data, generating insights, and providing recommendations that improve services affecting thousands of people.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse business data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Use SQL to extract, clean, and prepare data for analysis.
• Work with stakeholders to understand reporting and analytics requirements and translate them into actionable insights.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support business planning, service delivery, and decision-making.
• Familiarity with tools such as Fabric or Synapse is a plus but not essential.

What They're Looking For

• Strong experience in Power BI and SQL.
• Experience working in BI, analytics, or reporting roles within large, complex organisations, ideally in the public sector or local government.
• Ability to translate data into insights and communicate findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary of up to £45,000.
• 15% pension contribution.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements (2 days per week in the office).
• Healthcare cash plan and other employee benefits.
• Supportive culture prioritising employee wellbeing and professional development.

This is an initial 12 month Fixed Term Contract, with strong potential for permanency by the end of the year.

If you're ready to make an impact through data and insights, don't miss this opportunity!