Head of Data, Performance and Insight

We are seeking a Head of Data, Performance and Insight to lead this work. This is a senior role responsible for shaping how the council uses data and insight to drive performance, support strategic decisions and enable earlier, more proactive intervention.

The role will focus on developing a more integrated approach to data, insight and performance, improving the quality and accessibility of information, and ensuring that performance is understood and actively managed across the organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will:

• Lead the council's approach to data and performance
• Develop and maintain a clear performance framework
• Ensure data is used to inform decisions and improvement
• Provide performance reporting to senior leadership and members
• Work with services to define measures and track progress
• Build analytical capability across the organisation
• Support the use of data in strategy and change, As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Attachments

• Head of Data, Insight and Performance G15 (1).pdf

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience leading data, performance or analytics functions
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Experience developing performance frameworks
• Experience working with senior stakeholders
• The ability to present data clearly and support decision-making