Senior Data and Performance Officer

Senior Data and Performance Officer

Full-Time 35000 - 45000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions)

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Transform complex data into impactful insights for energy and net zero projects.
  • Company: Public sector organisation leading clean energy initiatives in the South West.
  • Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and a chance to make a real difference.
  • Other info: Opportunity to work with influential stakeholders and develop your career.
  • Why this job: Join a vital programme and use your skills to drive meaningful change.
  • Qualifications: Degree-level education with strong analytical and technical skills.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 Β£ per year.

A public sector organisation leading net zero and clean energy delivery across the South West is looking for a Senior Data Performance Officer to join a newly formed Regional Delivery Team on an initial 9-month contract. This is a data and analytics role at the heart of a nationally significant programme. You'll turn complex data into clear, compelling evidence that shapes strategy, guides decision-making and demonstrates the real-world impact of energy and net zero projects to senior stakeholders, including central government and the programme board.

What you'll be doing:

  • Designing and delivering high-quality quantitative and qualitative analysis to guide strategic and operational priorities
  • Building and developing a CRM system (PowerApps / Dynamics 365), and training managers and teams to get the most from it
  • Creating and maintaining an impactful project performance dashboard to track key programme indicators
  • Leading GIS mapping projects to bring regional data to life
  • Automating processes and reporting to improve efficiency across teams
  • Acting as the team's data champion and information asset custodian, ensuring all data is managed in line with GDPR
  • Building strong relationships with local and national partners, and representing the organisation on a cross-regional data working group

What we're looking for:

  • Strong analytical background, educated to degree level (or equivalent) with a quantitative element
  • Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform – Power BI, Power Automate and PowerApps / Dynamics 365
  • Advanced Excel skills and confidence working across a range of data sources
  • A good understanding of GIS and CRM systems
  • Working knowledge of coding languages such as SQL, DAX, HTML or JavaScript
  • Proven experience designing analysis and reporting that shapes strategy and influences decisions
  • Experience building automated processes and powerful BI dashboards
  • The ability to translate complex, technical information for non-specialist audiences
  • Strong stakeholder management and the drive to work independently to tight deadlines

Desirable:

  • Understanding of the net zero and climate change agenda
  • Project management experience

This is a genuinely rewarding opportunity to use data to drive meaningful change in one of the region's most important agendas. If you're a skilled analyst who wants your work to have real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Data and Performance Officer

Analytical Skills
Quantitative Analysis
CRM System Development
PowerApps
Dynamics 365
Project Performance Dashboard Creation
GIS Mapping