Performance & Information Assistant in Braintree

Are you organised, detail-focused and confident working with data and information? We are looking for a proactive Performance and Information Assistant to join our Performance and Improvement Team on a fixed-term basis until 31st March 2028. You will support a small, busy team which helps the Council monitor performance, manage statutory information requests and maintain key published information.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. In this role, you will:

• Log, monitor and coordinate FOI and EIR requests to help ensure responses are completed within statutory timescales.
• Maintain published information, including Transparency Code information, performance data, ward profiles and district statistics.
• Provide administrative and technical support for the Council’s performance management system, including assisting users and keeping records up to date.
• Research and collate information to support reporting, benchmarking and district profile work.
• Help identify relevant changes in legislation, policy, strategy and guidance.
• Arrange meetings, record actions and support the production of regular reports for senior management.

Working closely with colleagues across the Council, you will handle information accurately, manage competing deadlines and provide helpful, professional support to staff at all levels. You will bring strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload. You do not need to know everything from day one, but you will be curious, willing to learn and confident using systems and working with data.

Experience in the public sector, an administrative support role or a similar information-focused environment would be helpful. Knowledge of FOI and EIR legislation is desirable, but a methodical approach, good communication skills and a commitment to accurate, timely work are just as important.

Why choose Braintree District Council? Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.

We also offer some great benefits, including:

• Flexible working
• Hybrid working arrangements are available in this role (home/office based) subject to business need
• Local government pension scheme
• Learning and development for all employees
• Employee discounts at local businesses
• Employee recognition schemes
• Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

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Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Midnight on Monday 3rd August 2026. We reserve the right to close or withdraw this vacancy earlier than advertised should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Interviews will be held in weeks commencing 10th & 17th August 2026.