Job Summary
Job Role Title: Business Intelligence (BI) Developer
Location: Birstall Headquarters
Salary: Grade G (£39,862 – £44,075)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week
Number of positions: 1
Job Share: No
Closing date: 23:59 5 August 2026
Job Advert
Ready to build reports that actually change lives?
We are looking for an experienced developer who is passionate about delivering reporting solutions. You must be self-motivated and enjoy variety, as you can expect to cover all aspects of reporting, from frontline activity like emergency incidents, educational, and compliance visits, to vital back-office functions.
You will deliver high quality, reliable reports by managing the end-to-end process from requirements gathering through to deployment. This includes designing, building and maintaining reports using Power BI as well as managing the tabular model and report server. You will also provide training and guidance and fulfil data requests.
Benefits you will receive:
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
• Full support for ongoing professional development
• On-site gym facilities
• Free onsite parking
• Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card
• Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support
• Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules).
You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:
• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Safer recruitment practices, including identity, reference, and appropriate criminal record checks, will be applied throughout the recruitment process.
Pension Considerations
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.
Sponsorship
Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
Hybrid working will be considered for this role.
Closing date: 23:59 5 August 2026
Interview and test date: Week commencing: 17 August 2026
If you are invited to interview, you will be assessed against the NFCC Leadership Framework. The highest level relevant to the role is outlined in the person specification for the position you are applying for. The interview may include both behavioural and role-specific questions to assess your suitability. You will also be asked a question exploring your understanding of, and commitment to, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.