Data Analyst
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,075 to £47,181 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Portishead, Bristol |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Avon Fire & Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 1602 |
Summary
Summary of role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Avon Fire and Rescue Service’s and use data to inform strategic decision-making and improve efficiency. Working in the Risk Management team, the postholder will strengthen data management, reporting, and analysis, acting as a subject matter expert to deliver insights and visualisations that support the Community Risk Management Plan and align resources with risk to keep communities safe.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
• To lead the analysis of risk and incident data input into the Service’s Community Risk Management Planning (CRMP) process, providing robust evidence to underpin proposals across the Risk Management Department.
• Provide subject matter expertise to ICT colleagues and to the wider service on information management and data utilisation.
• Create and maintain risk management databases and establish clear data practices.
• Utilise GIS tools, Ordnance Survey data, national data sets and AF&RS internal databases to create weighted risk maps for the service.
• Carry out route-cost analysis and scenario modelling to inform strategic resource planning decisions.
• Carry out NFCC recommended risk assessment methodologies and provide detailed analysis and interpretation of the results to inform our understanding of risk.
• To provide subject matter expertise, representing the organisation as an expert in data management and analysis.
• Carry out any additional responsibilities as reasonable and appropriate, as agreed with line manager.
For the full job description and how to apply please visit our website: https://www.avonfire.gov.uk/careers/vacancies/data-analyst/
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Avon Fire and Rescue Service’s and use data to inform strategic decision-making and improve efficiency. Working in the Risk Management team, the postholder will strengthen data management, reporting, and analysis, acting as a subject matter expert to deliver insights and visualisations that support the Community Risk Management Plan and align resources with risk to keep communities safe.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
• To lead the analysis of risk and incident data input into the Service’s Community Risk Management Planning (CRMP) process, providing robust evidence to underpin proposals across the Risk Management Department.
• Provide subject matter expertise to ICT colleagues and to the wider service on information management and data utilisation.
• Create and maintain risk management databases and establish clear data practices.
• Utilise GIS tools, Ordnance Survey data, national data sets and AF&RS internal databases to create weighted risk maps for the service.
• Carry out route-cost analysis and scenario modelling to inform strategic resource planning decisions.
• Carry out NFCC recommended risk assessment methodologies and provide detailed analysis and interpretation of the results to inform our understanding of risk.
• To provide subject matter expertise, representing the organisation as an expert in data management and analysis.
• Carry out any additional responsibilities as reasonable and appropriate, as agreed with line manager.
For the full job description and how to apply please visit our website: https://www.avonfire.gov.uk/careers/vacancies/data-analyst/
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