> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2359686-data-performance-officer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2359686-data-performance-officer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data & Performance Officer - **Company:** Somerset Council - **Location:** Taunton, UK - **Salary:** £12,994.0 - £14,071.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Files, Power BI, Data Processing, Information Technology, Performance Monitor - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=27390782a2728912 ## About the Role A minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at C/Level 4. Excellent working knowledge of IT Systems to process data and extract information. In depth experience and knowledge of Microsoft Excel and specialist business intelligence software such as Power BI. The ability to identify links and patterns between data sets and confidently interpret and present data in creative and engaging ways. A confident communicator, self-motivated and a good team player with the ability to multitask. ## Description This is an exciting opportunity to work within Somerset Libraries Development Team. The Development Team plays a lead role in ensuring the library service continues to evolve and delivers a range of innovative and exciting activity. Responsibilities across the team include Stock, Digital, Health and Wellbeing, External Funding and Marketing. The Data and Performance Officer has a key role in supporting these functions through providing regular reports, analysing local and county wide trends, combining library usage data with both geographic and demographic data and developing tools for staff to review and use data in a meaningful way. The role has a range of regular reporting duties and in addition you will work with the wider team to support customer engagement, provide evidence for external funding bids, identify trends in key areas like stock issues or visitor counts, and review web and social media data to contribute to our digital marketing strategy. How You'll Make a Difference Turn data into meaningful insights, helping shape library services, projects and future priorities. Develop and improve data collection tools, systems and dashboards that demonstrate the impact of libraries across Somerset. Analyse performance information from a range of sources, producing reports and recommendations to support informed decision-making. Provide training and guidance to library teams, helping colleagues make the best use of data and performance monitoring tools. Support business planning, funding bids and service improvements through research, evidence and performance reporting. Work with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to ensure accurate data collection, reporting and compliance with funding requirements. Create engaging reports, dashboards and visual summaries that bring library performance and achievements to life. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Introduction to TXT](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/30-introduction-to-txt) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)