Performance & Data Analysis Officer, 2 High Street, Perth - PKC14138

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch. We currently have the following opportunity: Performance & Data Analysis Officer (Fixed Term until 31 March 2027) - PKC14138.

Perth & Kinross Council is seeking a Performance & Data Analysis Officer to support delivery of the Council’s strategic planning and performance management framework. You will provide high-quality analysis, research and business intelligence to inform decision-making, support service improvement and ensure robust data governance. The role involves working with services and partners to analyse performance data, prepare clear reports and presentations, and support business improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to evidence-based decision-making and improvement activity across the Council.

As Performance & Data Analysis Officer you will:

• Provide research and analytical business intelligence to inform policy, strategy and project development.
• Ensure robust data governance arrangements are in place to enable accurate and trusted data intelligence.
• Foster partnerships with key stakeholders including staff across Perth and Kinross Council to ensure a co-ordinated, efficient and effective understanding of data intelligence sources and information to inform service delivery to clients and stakeholders.
• Support operations with the preparation and implementation of various performance frameworks, preparing and analysing statistical information to support operational and strategic decision making.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and have the ability to ensure good data governance and analysis.

Skills & Experience Required

You should have experience in data analysis, development of dashboards, performance management and report writing, strong analytical and communication skills. You must have a HND or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package.
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day.
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme.
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework.
• Flexi time.
• Access to a range of benefits.

A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.

We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made. All new employees have a four-month probationary period.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Paul Smith on 01738 476262 to find out more. External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer. We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.