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Business Intelligence Officer

City of York Council
North Yorkshire
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About The Team

The team works with every department in the City of York Council to ensure statutory data returns are submitted in a timely and accurate manner. The team is also responsible for advising colleagues on the best way to interpret and use data.

About The Role
  • Support the collection, collation and submission of a range of thematic datasets in order to meet a number of statutory government returns.
  • Support and develop the production of regular performance data, informing the council plan and services.
  • Support services in the ongoing review of their approach to performance management.
  • Create service reports for operational and strategic use.

The post holder will be working in a fast-paced team that deals with a range of information linked to residents of York, children, vulnerable adults and economic growth.

Due to the nature of the role, high levels of confidentiality will be expected at all times.

While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.

See Job Profile for full details of post.

This role is suitable as a job share opportunity.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

The Council is highly committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition, we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact .

Closing date: Monday 13 October 2025 at 12 midnight

Interview date: To be confirmed

Details
  • Seniority level: Entry level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries: Government Administration


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