Job Title: Business Intelligence Developer
Salary: £47,130– £53,757 per annum
Grade: F
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Serious about the power of data....
Are you passionate about the importance of data and intelligence informing decision making and resulting in better outcomes for the community?
If so, we are looking to recruit a Business Intelligence Developer within our Business Intelligence Team. The role will primarily support the organisations Place directorate. With this in mind, we are particularly keen for applicants with relevant experience in the following service areas;
- Landlord Services
- Planning, Regeneration and Growth
- Property and Asset Management
- Environment and Waste
- Street Scene and Leisure
- Facilities Management
- Fleet and Highways
- Housing
As a BI Developer, you will leverage your expertise in SQL to transform raw data into meaningful insights, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, shape the future of local governance, and contribute to building a smarter, more efficient community through your reporting prowess. If you are dedicated to turning data into actionable intelligence and are able to evidence the relevant experience, we invite you to embark on this exciting journey with us.
What we offer…
In return we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Interest-free loans for green travel such as bikes or public transport season tickets
- Employee benefits scheme that includes discounted rates for national restaurants, retailers, attractions and experience days
- Employee assistance programme to provide support to employees both at and outside of work
- Access to Continuous Professional Development Funding on a regular basis
- Remote working considered for the right applicant
DBS Check: At Basic level is required for this post.
Additional Information
If you would like to discuss the post, please contact:
Marc Rhodes – Business Intelligence & Data Analytics Manager on: [email protected]
Please provide a contact number and you will receive a return phone call.
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 28th October 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 8th November 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council
Skills Required
- Expertise in SQL
- Ability to transform raw data into meaningful insights and produce reports
- Relevant business intelligence experience supporting service areas such as housing, planning, property, environment, waste, facilities, fleet, highways, or leisure
- Evidence of relevant experience
- Basic DBS check
What We Do
Thurrock Council is the local government authority for the Thurrock area, providing essential public services. Its responsibilities include managing local public transportation and bus services, as well as offering specialized support and professional training to educational institutions through Thurrock Services for Schools and Thurrock Traded Services.
