Insight & Intelligence Analyst (18 Months FTC)

Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted. Responsibilities Analyze complex datasets to provide evidence-driven insights and high-quality reports for council decision-making. Develop automated data pipelines and contribute to machine learning and geospatial mapping projects.

Python, R, SQL, Excel, Power BI, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, QGIS, Data Governance, Stakeholder Management, [https://lbbpublic001.blob.core.windows.net/jobdesc/2025-12-11_JD_Insight_Analyst.pdf]to download the Job description for this role. About you You're curious, analytical, and passionate about using data to solve problems. You enjoy working with complex information and are confident translating your findings into clear, accessible insight. You will bring: * Experience producing analysis, reports or dashboards that uncover trends, patterns and actionable insights. * Strong skills in data transformation and analysis, using tools such as Python, R, SQL, Excel or Power BI. * A good understanding of statistical methods and an interest in machine learning techniques such as regression, feature engineering or natural language processing. * The ability to communicate analytical concepts clearly to nontechnical colleagues. * A collaborative mindset and confidence working with stakeholders across different service areas. * A willingness to learn, experiment, and

continually improve your technical skills. If you're excited about applying your analytical abilities to meaningful publicsector challenges, this role offers variety, impact and development opportunities. In this role, you will: * Analyse and interpret complex data to support evidencebased decisionmaking across the council. * Deliver highquality reports, dashboards and visualisations using tools such as Power BI. * Support the development of automated data pipelines and improve the flow and quality of data across the organisation. * Conduct statistical analysis and contribute to machinelearning projects using Python and/or R. * Translate business questions into analytical approaches and help colleagues understand what the data is telling them. * Work with geospatial tools (e.g. QGIS) to support mapping and locationbased insight. * Contribute to research, surveys, evidence reviews and needs analyses. * Ensure all work follows best practice in data governance, privacy, information security and ethical use of data. * Collaborate closely with analysts, service leads, ICT teams and wider partners to ensure data solutions meet user needs. You'll be part of a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to grow your skills, work with modern tools, and contribute to a developing organisational insight capability. What we offer * 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays * Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme [https://www.lgpsmember.org/your-pension/the-essentials/], which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents * Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time * A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more * Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership * Excellent training and

About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We're investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you'll play a key part in shaping this future. We're looking for an Insight & Intelligence Analyst to join our Insight &