General information
Reference
005329
Closing Date
20/08/2026
Service Area
Directorate
Children's Services
Service Area
Early Intervention
Vacancy Details
Category
Technical/Business Support - Technical/Business Support - All
Job Title
Business Partner and Senior Analyst AIP
Grade
BBU11
Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)
BBU11 41,771 - 45,091
Contract Type
Full time fixed term
Contract Hours
37.00
Contract duration
Fixed term for 2 years
Job Advert
Help shape the future of Analytics, Insight & Performance across Children's Services as an experienced and forward thinking Senior Analyst to lead and deliver our analytical support for the Families First Programme, Early Help and wider Children's Services requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in transforming services. You will use data, performance information, and intelligence to drive evidence based decision making, improve outcomes and support service transformation.
Working closely with the Senior Business Partner and others, you will provide expert analysis, develop performance frameworks, and deliver high quality insight that informs strategic planning, statutory reporting and continuous improvement. We are looking for someone who combines excellent analytical and technical skills with strong leadership and communication. You will be confident working with complex datasets, developing innovative reporting solutions and translating information into meaningful recommendations.
You will have:
Significant experience in data analysis, performance management, or business intelligence within a public sector environment.
A strong understanding of Children's Services, Early Help, or related services such as Families First.
Experience of leading or supervising analytical staff and managing competing priorities
Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
Experience of using analytic.
You will be required to complete a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. This is an in person interview.
Closing date: 20th August 2026.
Interviews: 3rd September 2026
How to apply
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Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
- a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
- a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)
unless the appointment is business critical
For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
N/A
Work Pattern
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm
Is this an enhanced DBS role?
No
Is this a politically restricted role?
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?
Yes
Vacancy Location
Location
Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford
Location
Borough Hall, Bedford
Is this a designated car user position?
No
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