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# Lead Performance Analyst, Senior Lead Data Analyst North West 580

- **Company:** SmartSourcing Ltd
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £150,800
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Enterprise Data Management, SC Clearance, Data Analytics
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-2B663E455458FFE320/

## About the Role

SC Clearance Eligibility RequiredLead Performance Analyst to lead a high-performing analytics function within a major organisation undergoing significant data, digital and AI transformation.

Highly visible leadership role where you will shape how data, performance analytics and emerging technologies are used to improve services, influence strategic decisions and deliver measurable organisational outcomes.

Working alongside senior leaders, data specialists and key stakeholders, you will champion a culture of evidence-based decision making and ensure analytical insight is Embedded across the organisation., Essential ExperienceSignificant experience leading analytics, performance analysis or data science teams within a large and complex organisation.

A proven track record of developing and implementing data and analytics strategies.

Experience designing and delivering KPI frameworks and performance measurement methodologies.

Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary analytical teams.

Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, including influencing senior executives and leadership teams.

A strong ability to communicate complex analytical findings to non-technical audiences.

Experience driving organisational change through analytics and evidence-based decision making.

Knowledge of modern analytics platforms, enterprise data environments and data architecture.

Strong understanding of data governance, data ethics and responsible AI adoption.

## Description

As the senior analytics lead you will be responsible for driving the performance analytics agenda, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring that data and insight support business priorities.

Critical role in defining analytical strategy, establishing meaningful performance frameworks and promoting the effective and ethical use of data and AI.

Key ResponsibilitiesLead a multidisciplinary team of Performance Analysts, Data Analysts and Data Scientists.Develop and deliver analytics and performance strategies aligned to organisational objectives.Establish and enhance KPI frameworks, performance measurement models and reporting capabilities.Translate complex data and analytical findings into clear business recommendations.Partner with senior stakeholders to influence strategic decision making through data-driven insight.Drive continuous improvement through analytics, evidence and performance measurement.Champion data governance, ethical AI adoption and responsible use of data.Build strong relationships across enterprise data functions and wider business areas.Promote best practice across analytics, performance management and data-driven transformation initiatives.