Lead Outcomes Analyst

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Job summary

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking a skilled Lead Outcomes Analyst to join the Insight Team at Sheffield Head Office. You will develop and report on the outcomes framework, measure progress and provide senior leaders with evidence-based insights.

The role leads a small team, collaborates across performance, finance and delivery, and aligns targets with strategic priorities. Hybrid working in Sheffield, with flexible hours and a strong emphasis on data quality and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and managing outcomes frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify meaningful trends.
• Experience using dashboards to inform decisions.
• Knowledge of logic models or theories of change.
• Experience leading or developing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and improvement of outcomes reporting.
• Produce high-quality reporting for senior leadership.
• Lead and develop a small team of analysts.
• Collaborate across performance, finance, delivery and digital services.

Skills

Outcomes frameworks

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Data governance

Communication skills

Governance & assurance

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Lead Outcomes Analyst

Application Deadline: 18 October 2026

Department: Insight

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sheffield Head Office

Reporting To: Principal: Corporate Planning and Performance

Compensation: £47,181 - £50,269 / year

Description

• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: Grade 10 £47,181 - £50,269
• Location: Sheffield (hybrid working)

Are you passionate about using data and insight to understand impact, measure success and inform strategic decision-making?

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking a skilled and analytical Lead Outcomes Analyst to join the Insight Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in developing how SYMCA measures progress against its long-term ambitions, helping to ensure that investment and activity across the organisation delivers meaningful outcomes for people, places and businesses across South Yorkshire.

As Lead Outcomes Analyst, you will take responsibility for the development, maintenance and reporting of SYMCA’s outcomes framework. Working at the heart of organisational planning and performance, you will provide senior leaders with the insight they need to understand progress, identify opportunities for improvement and make evidence-based decisions.

We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking to work part time (4 days a week or more) or as part of a job share.

• Significant experience of developing performance indicators and outcomes-focused performance frameworks, with a strong understanding of how they contribute to organisational decision-making
• Experience of using logic models or theories of change to support the design of outcomes-focused performance frameworks
• Experience in applying advanced analytical techniques and statistical methodology to draw meaningful insights and support organisational decision-making.

About the role

As Lead Outcomes Analyst, you will lead the development and continuous improvement of SYMCA’s approach to outcomes reporting, ensuring the organisation has robust measures in place to understand the impact of its work and track progress against strategic priorities.

You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to develop and maintain outcomes frameworks, establish meaningful performance measures, and ensure targets are aligned with organisational priorities, business planning and Integrated Settlement requirements. You will also help strengthen the connection between performance, finance and programme delivery, providing a clear picture of how investment contributes to outcomes.

A key part of the role will be producing high-quality reporting and analysis for senior audiences, including the Executive Leadership Board, Performance Board, MCA Board and Government. You will use data from a wide range of sources to provide insight into performance and long-term outcomes, helping to shape policy, planning and investment decisions.

You will also lead a small team of analysts, supporting their development while promoting high standards in data quality, governance, reporting and analytical practice. Working collaboratively with colleagues across performance, finance, programme delivery and digital services, you will help drive continuous improvement in how organisational performance and impact are measured and understood.

About you

You are an experienced analyst with a strong understanding of outcomes frameworks, performance measurement and strategic reporting. You enjoy turning complex data into clear, actionable insight and are passionate about helping organisations use evidence to improve decision-making and deliver better outcomes.

You will bring:

• Experience developing and managing outcomes frameworks, performance indicators or evaluation approaches.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex data and identify meaningful trends and insights.
• Experience using Power BI or similar tools to create impactful dashboards, reports and visualisations.
• Knowledge of logic models, theories of change or other outcomes-focused approaches.
• Experience leading or developing teams and supporting analytical capability.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience of data quality, governance and assurance processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels, including senior leaders.

You will be a strategic thinker with excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach. Most importantly, you will be passionate about using data and insight to demonstrate impact, improve performance and support the delivery of South Yorkshire’s long-term ambitions.

Benefits

All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.

In addition to the above, some of our benefits include -Holiday Entitlement – From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro-rata for part time colleagues.

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to your normal annual leave

Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Please note, unless specified within the job advert, we cannot accommodate remote working contracts.

Flexible Hours Scheme – Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi-Scheme which allows office-based employees’ flexibility and discretion over their working hours. Under the scheme employees can accrue a defined amount of credit or debit of working hours, and to take time-off in the form of Flexi-Leave or banked Annual Leave.

Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle-to-Work schemes.

Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on-the-job training and qualifications

Professional Membership Fees – Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.

Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority

Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment as such all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements.

Where candidates share disabilities within the application process, if they demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria from the Role Profile within their application, they will automatically be invited to interview.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact [e-mail] or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.