Performance And Data Analyst

Performance Data Analyst

Matlock/Hybrid

£30,054 to £31,963 - Plus market leading package (see below)

Application can be by CV but must be accompanied by a personal statement setting out how you meet the criteria in the Person Profile.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Strategy and Policy Team for a dynamic and committed individual to support the Council’s performance management and strategic planning.

You will analyse, interpret, visualise, report and present data and information to assist the council to understand its Performance and to inform strategic planning. Maintenance and development of the Council’s performance management system will also be a key part of the role.

You will be joining an eager and ambitious team and will have the opportunity to really make a difference within an organisation that is supportive and keen to facilitate your development.

What will I be doing:

·         Production of regular performance reports, including combining performance information with budget monitoring data.

·         Provision of analysis, interpretation and visualisation of data, ensuring accuracy with appropriate context and relevant comparisons.

·         Maintenance anddevelopment of the Corporate Performance Management System to meet the requirements of the council and users.

·         Support for the review of performance by senior management teams through preparation of presentations and briefings.

·         Support for the development of Strategic Plans and liaison across the Council to provide reports on progress.

This list is not exhaustive, take a look at our comprehensive job profile for more detail.

What skills and experience do you need to have:

·         Be enthusiastic, versatile and self-motivated with the ability to work well as part of a team

·         Confidence to work under pressure and manage several tasks simultaneously

·         Educated to HND or equivalent in a numerate discipline or have extensive experience working with relevant software systems and and Data and information reporting

·         Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with attention to detail

·         Intermediate/advanced skills in Microsoft Excel with the ability to utilise dashboard generation and geographical systems

What we offer you: 

·           27 days of annual leave plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service

·           Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month

·           Generous local government pension scheme

·           Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases within the grading of the post

·           Cycle to work scheme

…and much more!

Our Strategy team is contractually based in Matlock, Derbyshire, but as part of our Modern Ways of Working programme we are currently working on a hybrid basis of a minimum of one day in the office each week. There'll be an opportunity to discuss future working arrangements at interview.

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

We are accepting CVs for this position so it’s easier than ever to apply. Please include a covering letter outlining the reasons for your interest and your skills, knowledge and experience, taking account of the requirements set out in the job and person profile (attached). Each document should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 (font size 12).

If you would prefer to submit a standard application form, you can upload this instead of your CV.

We're always pleased to hear from talented people so if you're looking to join a dynamic team and have the skills and experience we're looking for, then we'd like to hear from you.

If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, get in touch with Matthew Walters matthew.walters@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: 27 February 2024

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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