Business Intelligence Analyst

Take your career further with a Service that puts people first. 

Being part of Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) isn’t just about fighting fires—it’s about also making a difference through innovation, technology and collaboration. We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Business Intelligence Analyst, to support front-line Firefighters and Support Teams.  This is your chance to apply your skills where it really matters. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference all the while growing your career, CFRS could be the perfect place for you. 

Salary:£38,319 - £42,749 pa

Hours: 37 hrs per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract – Two Years

Location: Service Headquarters, Huntingdon 

Hybrid Working - we offer a flexible, agile, hybrid working pattern where you can work from home, as well as from Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service and other locations around Cambridgeshire. You will be based onsite during the probation period, followed by the requirement to work a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Why Choose CFRS? 

At CFRS, our people are our greatest strength. We take pride in our culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and professional development. 

A Service that values you: 
94% of our employees care about the future of CFRS 
88% are proud to work for CFRS 
78% would recommend CFRS as a great place to work 

A culture that inspires and motivates: 
81% of our people would still like to be working here in two years’ time 
83% feel motivated to give their best every day 
82% are satisfied with CFRS as an employer 

Opportunities for growth – whether it’s learning new technologies, supporting projects, or gaining industry certifications, we support professional development every step of the way.

A culture of innovation and inclusion – we foster an environment where your ideas matter, and where every individual is valued, included, and empowered to excel.

About the role

This isn’t your average analytical role. Every day at CFRS brings new challenges. 

You will join an established, well-regarded team that supports all areas of the business across operations and professional support services.  We deliver all internal and external reporting requirements for the organisation. It is a fast-paced environment offering a huge variety in terms of queries, data analysis and projects that we contribute towards.  Building strong relationships with the departments you support is key to understanding their requirements and fostering a culture of innovation and change.  

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an agile, dynamic environment, supporting a service that truly impacts the community. 

About You 

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, but the ideal person will have an inquisitive nature and a passion for bridging that gap between data and information. Stakeholders come to us with a question or a concept, but you will often have the autonomy to assess the requirements and design the outputs independently. Building relationships and stakeholder engagement is key to this role. You will work with users from all areas and levels of the organisation, offering exciting opportunities to influence decisions. The role is a blend of data interrogation, analysis (statistical and spatial (GIS)) report-writing. You will be involved in all aspects of data analysis and delivery, from Freedom of Information requests to complex analytical work relating to projects, procurements or tactical decision making. 

We would also like to see that you have the following: 

• A proven ability to confidently use or demonstrable experience of using SQL to query, compile and extract data from databases   
• A proven ability to confidently use or demonstrable experience of using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) 
• Understanding of risk/community modelling tools and application in service planning environment 
• Understanding of socio-demographic datasets and their application in a service planning environment 
• Excellent analytical skills, and proven ability to collect and report on data using relevant and appropriate statistical or analytical techniques 
• Experience of interpreting risk data and information and identifying trends.
• Ability to communicate complex information, both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise and articulate way to a wide range of audiences 

When You Join CFRS, You’ll Benefit From: 

• Career progression & specialist training – Whether you want to develop new skills, gain qualifications, or advance into leadership, we’ll give you the opportunities to grow. 
• Health & wellbeing support – Your wellbeing matters. We provide access to mental health resources, an Employee Assistance Programme, and occupational health services to support you throughout your career. 
• A culture of inclusion & belonging – We don’t expect you to fit a mould—we want you to bring your whole self to the job.  
• As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, with inclusion ambassadors and networks in place to champion every member of our team. 

Additional Rewards & Benefits: 

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service 
• Competitive pension scheme 
• Family-friendly policies, including flexible working 
• Hybrid working options – onsite initially 
• Free on-site parking (site-specific) 
• Access to Blue Light Discounts at hundreds of retailers and events 

Make the move. Make a difference. Join CFRS today:  

To apply for this opportunity please review the Recruitment Pack, complete an EDI Form and send your CV and covering Letter (detailing your suitability for the role in line with the person specification held in the recruitment pack) to recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk   

*Please note any CVs submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered.  

We have the right to close this vacancy at any time.