Lewisham Council

BI analyst for Children’s Services

In short

This role is a Business Intelligence Analyst position within Lewisham Council's Children and Young People Directorate, turning complex data into insights that inform decision-making across Children's Services. It requires strong Power BI and SQL skills, experience querying and analysing large datasets, and building dashboards for senior leaders and operational teams. The job is hybrid, based in London, and demands the ability to communicate findings to varied audiences and build stakeholder relationships.

Introduction
Are you passionate about using data to improve services and outcomes for children and young people? Do you have strong Power BI and data visualisation skills, experience of querying databases, manipulating and analysing complex datasets, and the ability to turn data into clear, compelling insights for senior leaders and operational teams? Join us and help shape data-informed decision-making across our Children and Young People Directorate.
What's the role?
Working within the Children and Young People Directorates as a Business Intelligence Analyst, you will transform complex data into meaningful insights that inform decision-making across Children's Services. Using Power BI, SQL and other analytical tools, you will develop dashboards, automate reporting processes, and support statutory and performance reporting. You will play a key role in helping services understand performance, identify trends and improve outcomes for residents.
What's in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
•Generous holiday allowance
•Local Government Pension scheme
•Flexible working and family friendly policies
•Season ticket and bicycle loans
•A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
•Supportive staff networks
What we're looking for
We are looking for a curious and analytical individual who can turn complex data into meaningful insight and help drive service improvement. You will be confident working with large datasets, creating engaging dashboards and communicating findings to a wide range of audiences. Equally important is your ability to build positive relationships, understand stakeholder needs and deliver practical, data-driven solutions. Above all, you will be passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people through the effective use of data and intelligence.
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London, SE6 4RU, GB, but we operate a hybrid approach where you may be able to work from home, subject to the needs of the business.
Additional information
•Job Schedule: Full time
•Salary: £50,778 - £52,920, SC PO3
•Apply Before: 10/08/2026, 03:59 AM
•The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check

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