Senior Performance Analyst in Chichester

West Sussex County Council Children Young People and Learning Directorate provides universal and targeted support services to children across the county. This role will be based in the Children's Services Data and Performance Team, providing operational management information daily to staff and managers. The Children's Services Data and Performance Team uses a variety of SQL based reporting from a number of databases used by multiple services across the Directorate. In addition, we use Power BI as a visualisation tool to develop more intuitive reports that can support the strategic view as well as operational activity.

The Opportunity

• Salary: £39,862 to £42,839 per annum
• Working Pattern: Full Time (37 hours)
• Contract Length: 2 x Fixed Term Contracts until March 2028
• Location: Based at County Hall, Chichester (hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office)
• Interview Date: Tuesday 8th September

Do you have a passion for data management and have highly developed analytical skills? Do you have excellent computer literacy with an accuracy level to match? Are you an excellent communicator and can you present data clearly and concisely in a way that enables others to understand it easily? If so, then we might have the perfect job for you! Read on to find out more about these exciting opportunities to join the team and to bring data to life.

As a Senior Performance Analyst:

• You will collect, process, and analyse data to support the Local Authority's statutory, strategic, and operational responsibilities as well as allowing us to monitor and respond accordingly to the needs of the services.
• You will gather information actively from service operations and from a variety of sources and systems, externally and internally, using an inquisitive mind and good communication skills.
• You will cleanse, integrate, and analyse the data and present the results in an easy-to-understand way using charts, graphs, infographics etc.
• You will also be responsible for the creation, production and maintenance of regular performance reports and dashboards on Power BI.

Experience and Skills

• Highly computer literate with sound and accurate IT skills in order to develop new information systems, undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis of highly complex data, information and other documentation and to produce reports and create electronic presentations.
• Professional approach with the aptitude and confidence to provide clear advice with highly developed skills of negotiation and persuasion to influence and successfully convince others of the need to take a specific course of action.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to exchange complicated information with a range of audiences and to provide advice and guidance.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills in order to analyse complex and varied data and information, to understand and interpret findings and present results of analysis in the most appropriate and useable format.
• The ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement to ensure effective use of resources and to organise, prioritise and plan own workload and to supervise others to meet deadlines and targets.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate problems and resolve issues independently, planning solutions and make sound pragmatic decisions.

Qualifications and/or experience:

• Relevant degree, or equivalent qualification or experience, demonstrating that level of applied knowledge in data management and analytical techniques.
• Demonstrable practical experience in undertaking complex data analysis which contributes to the development of strategic plans and policies.
• Experience of providing professional and accurate advice to a range of senior staff and partner organisations which impacts on the business.
• Experience and confidence in dealing with people and the ability to establish credibility at all levels of the organisation.

Rewards and Benefits

As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is CAFHE06504. For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Ben Sawkins (Team Manager). We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check. Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve.