Insight & Intelligence Manager (18 Months FTC)

Directorate: Strategy & Innovation
Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 36
Salary: £62,766 - £69,984
Location: Colindale
Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026

About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do.

About the role
This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We're investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you'll play a key part in shaping this future.

We're looking for an exceptional Insight & Intelligence Manager to play a leading role in shaping how we use data, analytics and emerging technologies to improve outcomes for our residents.
This is a key leadership role within our Insight & Intelligence Hub, responsible for driving data informed decision-making across the organisation, developing advanced analytical solutions, and guiding a talented team of analysts and data scientists.
You'll blend technical excellence with strategic insight, helping Barnet unlock the full value of its data through innovative approaches, strong stakeholder relationships, and a commitment to building organisational data literacy.

This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office. We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days.
Please click here to download the Job description for this role.
You're an experienced analytics or data science professional with a track record of delivering high impact insight. You combine technical depth with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable recommendations for senior leaders.
You'll bring:

• Expertise in advanced analytics, data science, machine learning and data engineering.
  
• Experience designing secure, scalable data solutions using platforms such as Azure, Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks or Fabric.
  
• Strong proficiency in Python, SQL and/or R, and confidence in developing data pipelines and operationalising models.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence decisions and tell compelling data stories.
  
• Experience leading, coaching or developing analysts or data scientists.
  
• A passion for driving data culture, improving data literacy, and championing ethical, secure use of data.
  In this role, you will:
  
• Lead the design and delivery of sophisticated analytical, data science and AI projects.
  
• Build, maintain and optimise data pipelines, analytical models and data architecture.
  
• Develop and operationalise machine learning solutions, applying MLOps best practice.
  
• Produce high-quality, accessible dashboards and tools using platforms such as Power BI.
  
• Work closely with senior leaders to shape strategic insight, policy development and service transformation.
  
• Champion best practice in data quality, governance, privacy and information security.
  
• Develop and mentor a team of analysts and data scientists, supporting high performance and continuous learning.
  
• Strengthen cross council collaboration, working with ICT, service leads, data engineers and external partners.
  
• Support delivery of the Council's DDaT Strategies
  If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to make a tangible difference to public services, we'd love to hear from you.
  What we offer
  
• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
  
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
  
• Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
  
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
  
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
  
• Excellent training and development opportunities
  
• Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance
  How to apply
  Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence,
  
  Barnet Council 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. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.
  
  To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
  Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
  
  Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed)
  
  All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
  
  Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
  
  Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted