Senior Intelligence Officer

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• Salary: £40,777 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Contract: Fixed Term orSecondment for 12 months

Adult Social Care have an exciting opportunity within the Insight and Intelligence Team for a Senior Intelligence Officer, based at Endeavour House in Ipswich.

You will join a small, specialist team of intelligence analysts and data professionals working centrally within Adult Social Care (ASC). The team plays a key role in supporting evidence-led decision making and improving outcomes for the people of Suffolk.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Senior Intelligence Officer, you will play a key role in supporting Adult Social Care through high-quality data, insight and reporting. Working closely with colleagues across the directorate, you will design and maintain Power BI reports, write and optimise SQL queries, and transform complex data into clear, meaningful intelligence that supports evidence-led decision making and improved outcomes for the people of Suffolk.

You will need

• A strong passion for data and insight
• Good Microsoft office, IT and numeracy skills
• The ability to prioritise your workload and communicate clearly and effectively
• A commitment to creating an exceptional business intelligence environment
• The ability to solve complex problems in collaboration with others
• A strong focus on quality improvement

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Empowering Everyone

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report (suffolk.gov.uk)

For more information

Please contact Taurai Hove for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 265170 or emailing taurai.hove@suffolk.gov.uk.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word)

Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.

1. Please describe a time when you used SQL to extract, adapt or optimise data for reporting purposes. What was the context, what challenges did you face, and how did your work support decision-making or performance management?
2. Give an example of how you have designed or developed Power BI (or similar) reports to make complex data accessible to a wide range of users. How did you ensure the reports were user-friendly, accurate and fit for purpose?
3. Describe your experience of working with large or complex datasets, such as those held in data warehouses or social care systems. How did you manage performance, accuracy and governance when producing insight or analysis?
4. Provide an example of when you worked with a range of stakeholders to gather reporting or intelligence requirements. How did you balance differing needs and ensure the final output supported improved outcomes or service delivery?

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences, so we encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the process. You can also read our Using AI in Your Application and Interview guidance to understand acceptable and unacceptable use of AI. If AI is used inappropriately, your application may not be progressed.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages. If you're invited to the next stage, you'll have another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date: 11:30pm, 26 April 2026.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

About Us

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).