Business Intelligence Developer in Basingstoke

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Are you passionate about using data to drive better decisions? We’re looking for a skilled Business Intelligence Developer to join our IT & Digital Transformation team. In this specialist role, you’ll design, develop, and maintain the council’s business intelligence systems, creating impactful dashboards, reports, and data models.

You’ll work closely with stakeholders to turn business needs into actionable insights, advise on data strategy, and ensure our BI platforms are accurate, accessible, and well-governed. You’ll also help us stay ahead by evaluating new technologies and supporting our data-driven culture.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the management, maintenance, and development of the council’s business intelligence infrastructure to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable data operations.
• Design and deliver interactive dashboards, reports, and data models using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik to support data-driven decision‑making.
• Develop and maintain ETL processes, data pipelines, and data models for reporting and integration, ensuring data quality, consistency, and governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to understand business intelligence needs, embed BI into workflows, and translate requirements into actionable insights.
• Advise on data strategy and best practices, proactively identifying trends and evaluating emerging BI technologies to drive innovation and align with internal policies, including those related to AI and data ethics.
• Provide training, documentation, and support to users on BI tools and self‑service reporting, contributing to a data‑driven culture.
• Support system upgrades, scalability planning and the evaluation of new BI technologies to ensure the long‑term reliability and advancement of BI infrastructure.

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant qualification in IT or a business‑related subject, or proven experience as a Business Intelligence Developer.
• Advanced skills in BI tools (such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik) and strong understanding of data visualisation best practices.
• Experience developing and maintaining BI dashboards, reports, ETL processes, and data models using SQL, R or Python.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, translating business requirements into effective BI solutions and presenting insights to non‑technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and governance.

Apply now to join a team that takes pride in delivering a professional and compassionate service to our community.

What benefits do we offer?

• Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
• Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘B Rewarded’ perks discount site
• Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover
• Free flu vaccination vouchers
• Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
• Support towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships and wider technical and soft skill development courses

The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the ‘Two Ticks’ scheme). If you have declared a disability on the application form we can guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of our community.

Location: Hampshire, England, United Kingdom