Performance & Data Analysist Bexley12
London Borough of Bexley
Role
Who You Are
You are an analytical thinker with a keen eye for detail, possessing a strong foundation in delivering accurate and timely data and performance information. You have experience in supporting education-related services, with familiarity in School Census return, CME/EHE return, and Key Stage Collections, as well as using specific educational software such as Education MRI, VYED, and Nexus.
What the job involves
This role involves providing timely data analysis to support the Council's management board, particularly for Childrens Services. You will work with Directorates to develop performance measures, analyse data to identify trends, and recommend actions for service improvements. Your responsibilities include automating reporting processes, liaising with external organizations to benchmark performance, and ensuring data contributes to meeting statutory duties. You will also assist in preparing for external assessments and inspections, as well as contribute to open data and transparency initiatives for improved stakeholder communication.
Skills
- Analytical skills and report preparation
- Knowledge of local government roles
- Experience with statistical software for data analysis
- SQL knowledge
- Report writing (SSRS)
- Power BI / Tableau proficiency
- Excel / Power Query
- Data management and information sharing
- Experience with GIS software
- Statutory reporting and data automation
- Commitment to equal opportunities and customer care
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team