Performance and Data Analyst
Posted Today by Haystack
£300 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Performance & Data Analyst role involves leading statutory reporting and service improvement initiatives within Children's Services for a public sector consultancy in London. The position requires leveraging analytical insights to enhance education and social care delivery. The analyst will work closely with service leads to define KPIs and ensure data integrity while utilizing advanced data tools. This role offers a competitive day rate and a flexible hybrid working model.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and support of performance frameworks for Children’s Services.
- Spearhead the delivery of statutory returns, including School Census and Key Stage data analysis.
- Utilize advanced data tools to manage and present complex datasets to stakeholders.
- Identify trends in education data to drive continuous improvement.
- Design and implement improved data collection procedures for data integrity.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in a Local Authority environment, particularly in Children's Services or Education.
- Technical proficiency with education-specific datasets and reporting systems.
- Strong analytical skills to translate data into narratives for non-technical managers.
- Understanding of statutory reporting requirements in the public sector.
- Proactive problem-solving skills in a hybrid, fast-paced environment.
Salary (Rate): £300 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Performance & Data Analyst
We're working with a leading public sector improvement consultancy dedicated to driving better outcomes for London's communities on this exciting opportunity. Are you a data expert passionate about making a tangible impact on Children's Services? We are looking for a sharp Performance & Data Analyst to lead on statutory reporting and service improvement, leveraging deep analytical insights to shape the future of education and social care delivery across Greater London.
The Role
- Lead the development and support of robust performance frameworks, working directly with service leads to define KPIs and meaningful outcomes for Children’s Services.
- Spearhead the delivery of critical statutory returns, including School Census, CME/EHE returns, and Key Stage data analysis.
- Utilize advanced data tools and systems such as MRI, VYED, and Nexus to manage, interpret, and present complex datasets to senior stakeholders.
- Identify trends and patterns within education data to drive continuous improvement, identifying systemic opportunities for process enhancement.
- Design and implement improved data collection procedures to ensure high-level data integrity and reporting accuracy.
What You'll Need
Essential:
- Proven experience working within a Local Authority environment, specifically supporting Children's Services or Education departments.
- Extensive technical proficiency with education-specific datasets (School Census, Key Stage, CME) and reporting systems like Nexus, MRI, or VYED.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate "raw data" into compelling narratives for non-technical service managers.
- Deep understanding of statutory reporting requirements and the performance monitoring cycles within the public sector.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid, fast-paced contract environment.
What's On Offer
- Competitive day rate of £300 (negotiable based on depth of experience).
- Flexible Hybrid working model based in Greater London.
- Professional, Monday - Friday schedule with a focus on work-life balance.
- The opportunity to influence high-level decision-making in vital public services.
Apply via Haystack today!