Fixed Term Until End of October 2026

Peterborough is a wonderful place to live and work. We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Business Intelligence Lead - Contextual Safeguarding to join our Performance and Intelligence Service on a fixed-term basis until the end of October 2026.

We are committed to enhancing how information and data are shared across partner agencies, in order to improve operational and strategic approaches to Child Exploitation. The successful candidate will lead the development of multi-agency data sharing processes, including governance and operational protocols, to support our multi-agency partnership. You will help implement systems to accurately record and map exploitation and contextual risks affecting individuals, places, networks, and peer groups.

Working closely with senior management, you will ensure our analytical solutions effectively interrogate data to inform both operational and strategic planning. Your work will be integral to developing robust, supported arrangements for sharing intelligence related to individuals, places, associations, and groups within the partnership.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement multi-agency data sharing processes and governance structures.
Design and maintain systems for recording and mapping exploitation and contextual risks.
Collaborate with senior management to deliver insights for operational and strategic decision-making.
Lead data and research projects focused on identifying those at risk and mitigating harm through effective information sharing.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support contextual safeguarding across the partnership.

All about our Team

Join Peterborough City Council's Performance and Intelligence team—a forward-thinking service at the heart of strategic decision-making and transformation. As part of this innovative team, you'll contribute to shaping the future of public services through high-impact data analysis, performance reporting, and intelligence-led insights. The team leads on developing Power BI dashboards, managing corporate KPIs, and delivering strategic frameworks that inform policy and service delivery across the Council. With a strong focus on collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement, the P&I team is committed to empowering services with the tools and intelligence they need to drive positive outcomes for residents. If you're passionate about data, performance, and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

All about You

We seek a dynamic and dedicated professional with a background in business intelligence, safeguarding, or multi-agency partnership working. Experience in data analysis, process development, and collaborative project delivery is essential.

You'll have a proven track record of working with multiple data sources, with a particular focus on either crime, community safety or children's social care.

Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject.

High level of competence with specialist data manipulation and analysis software (e.g. SQL, Geographical Information Systems, data visualisation platforms such as Power BI, and statistical packages).

Good communication skills, both oral and written, are also essential for this role, as the postholder will be required to present complex and sometimes technical information in appropriate forms for a wide range of internal and external audiences.

Join us in making a meaningful impact on children's safety and well-being in Peterborough.

All about our Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…

Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
Access to car lease scheme
Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

All about our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk we will work with you to meet your needs.

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