Performance & Data Analyst

Barnehurst
5 hours ago
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Our local authority client based in South East London are urgently seeking an experienced Performance and Data Analyst.

*£179.99 a day Umbrella

*4 days remote and 1 day in the office a week

Purpose of the job

To provide the Council’s Management Board with accurate, relevant and timely data, research and performance information that contributes to a culture of continuous improvement, enhanced efficiency and evidence-based decision-making in the Council.

This role is to support Childrens Services, in particular Education. Any experience of supporting the School Census return, CME/EHE return and Key Stage Collections would be useful. Also, prior experience of using Education MRI, VYED and Nexus.

Principal accountabilities

  • To analyse performance management information, develop and monitor performance targets and support service areas in using data to drive improvement, contributing proposals for remedial action where required.

  • To collate, analyse, monitor and challenge out turns and trends from performance management information to enable emerging issues to be brought to the attention of colleagues and advise service managers of implications to enable action to be taken to improve service delivery.

  • To liaise with London Councils, Central Government, Local Authorities and other relevant organisations, including regulators, to benchmark Bexley’s performance and inform service improvement.

  • To ensure data contributes towards the Council meeting its statutory duties, particularly in relation to Equalities, regulators and statistical returns.

  • To develop policies, systems and procedures on data handling and information sharing to ensure high quality data and outcomes and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Council’s services.

    Relevant Technical Experience and Knowledge

  • Good analytical skills and the ability to prepare clear and concise reports on complex issuesand in formatssuitable for a variety of audiences.

  • Knowledge and understanding of the role and functions of local government.

  • Experience in using statistical software to carry out detailed data analysis including the development of information systems and processes, combining data from various sources to produce information which is relevant and fit for purpose and assessing the suitability of different ICT solutions.

  • SQL Knowledge

  • Report writing SSRS

  • Power BI / Tableau

  • Excel / Power Query

  • Specifying, collating, analysing and reporting dataand information management for a complex organisation.

  • Experience of data management, including capturing data, organising data in line with recognised standards and sharing data securely in line with legislation.

  • Experience of using GIS software to model activity

    Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.

    At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful

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