Performance and Intelligence Manager (Corporate Insight)

As a Performance and Intelligence Manager (Corporate Insight), you will be responsible for:

• Embedding a collaborative, evidence-led culture across the council and key partnerships.
• Designing and delivering high-quality corporate performance reporting and managing a corporate dataset.
• Resident engagement activities and providing contextual information about the people and place of Cambridgeshire.
• Shaping our digital and data future from a business intelligence perspective, advising on better systems and data maturity.
• Leading a team of analysts, fostering innovation, and developing their skills.
• Acting as a senior adviser on data, performance, and insight, influencing decisions at the highest levels.

We are looking for an individual to champion performance, intelligence, and analytics excellence across the organization. You will bring:

• Strong skills in data analysis, forecasting, modelling, and presentation.
• A proven track record of influencing strategic decision-making through evidence and insight.
• Experience in developing and monitoring performance frameworks.
• Knowledge of local government datasets, statutory reporting, and inspection requirements.
• The ability to translate complex data into compelling stories for decision-makers.

Good communication skills, both oral and written, are essential, as the postholder will need to present complex and technical information appropriately for diverse audiences.

Are you looking for a position where you can make a real difference locally within Cambridgeshire? Cambridgeshire County Council is on an ambitious journey to embed a culture where evidence and insight drive decisions that improve services and lives. We seek a Performance & Intelligence Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering this vision. Reporting to the Head of Policy, Performance & Intelligence, you will be the key link between our intelligence team and the wider organization. The role is within the newly formed Policy, Performance & Intelligence Team, comprising 50 professionals providing data, analysis, insight, and policy expertise to support operational management and strategic planning.

Cambridgeshire is a diverse place to work and live, with an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon, St Ives, and rural landscapes. Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do. We are proud to serve our diverse communities and strive for a workforce that reflects this diversity, which we believe benefits everyone. If you don\’t meet every requirement but feel this could be you, please consider applying. We are committed to an inclusive, supportive, and diverse workplace. Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network \’IDEAL\’ and peer support groups, foster an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.

We support providing reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment. If needed, contact the Hiring Manager to discuss adjustments, such as additional time or accessible formats.

Visit our jobs and careers section for more about learning, development, and benefits.

This is a permanent position with flexible working arrangements, including part-time options from 30 hours per week and home working possibilities.

• A comprehensive wellbeing package accessible to you and your family.
• Option to buy additional annual leave.
• Flexible bank holiday arrangements.
• Opportunity to make additional voluntary pension contributions.
• Development opportunities, apprenticeships, and coaching support.
• Paid volunteering hours annually.
• Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL network.
• Recognition awards and discounts via Our Cambs Rewards.

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