Business Intelligence Officer

Job Overview

Milton Keynes City Council is seeking a Business Intelligence Officer to join the Children's Services team, specifically focusing on Special Education Needs and Disabilities. This position is based at the Civic Offices in Central Milton Keynes. The role supports decision-making by transforming complex data into actionable insights to benefit children, young people, and families throughout the city, ensuring statutory duties related to placement sufficiency are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain high-quality business intelligence reports to guide Children's Services, ensuring data integrity and relevance.
• Analyze trends and generate clear performance reports aiding management in understanding demands and planning future services.
• Assist with statutory data submissions, guaranteeing accuracy, timeliness, and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to enhance data quality, sharing practices, and security.
• Leverage research and analysis to support service development and improved decision-making.
• Innovate and refine data collection, storage, and analysis methods, promoting stakeholder collaboration for optimal outcomes.

Candidate Profile

• Qualifications at Level 5 (degree equivalent) or higher in a relevant field, or comparable experience handling complex datasets.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex data effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinker capable of applying insights to practical solutions that achieve results.
• Passionate about working with data, recognizing patterns, and formulating meaningful recommendations.
• Self-driven, organized, capable of independent work, and adept at managing multiple priorities.
• Collaborative in approach, skilled at engaging with colleagues and stakeholders to drive enhancements.

About Milton Keynes City Council

The council employs around 2,500 people across eight areas, delivering essential services to residents and businesses. It values diversity and is committed to inclusive recruitment reflecting its community. Employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a supportive work environment emphasizing dedication, respect, and collaboration.

Benefits

• Attractive holiday allowance starting at 28 days annually, increasing to 32 days after five years, plus public holidays and an option to purchase up to five extra days.
• Access to the National Local Government Pension Scheme, recognized as one of the best available.
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity support.
• A wide-ranging employee benefits program offering health cash plans, low-cost bike purchase schemes, retail discounts, and entertainment/travel offers.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme for eligible staff to lease electric or low emission vehicles affordably.
• Blue Light Card discounts for social care employees from various retailers and local businesses.

Working Arrangements

This is a site-based position requiring regular attendance at the Milton Keynes Civic Offices, with possible occasional remote work governed by service needs. Interviews are scheduled for August 13, 2026.

Additional Information

Closing date for applications is July 26, 2026. The role contributes significantly to systemic improvements in local services, emphasizing collaboration and impactful outcomes.