Lead Performance 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 working hours

Career development

Job summary

South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority is seeking a Lead Performance Analyst at our Sheffield head office. You will lead development and delivery of the corporate performance reporting framework, producing high-quality reports for senior audiences such as the Executive Leadership Board, MCA Board and Government.

You will drive data-driven insight, improve governance and lead a small team to strengthen performance across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience developing performance indicators, reporting frameworks and outcomes-focused measures.
• Strong expertise in Power BI and data visualisation tools.
• Experience using analytical techniques and data to generate meaningful insight.
• Experience of leading, developing and supporting teams.
• Knowledge of data governance, quality assurance and reporting processes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective relationships across an organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, delivery and continuous improvement of SYMCA's corporate performance reporting framework.
• Oversee production of high-quality performance reports for senior audiences including the Executive Leadership Board, MCA Board and Government.
• Develop reporting that demonstrates progress against corporate priorities, organisational objectives and long-term outcomes.
• Use modern reporting and visualisation tools to improve efficiency, accessibility and insight.
• Lead and develop a small team and promote high standards of analytical practice.

Skills

Performance indicators

Power BI

Data-driven insights

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Lead Performance 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)

This is an exciting time to join SYMCA. As an Established Mayoral Strategic Authority, we are taking on greater powers and responsibilities through devolution, including the implementation of Integrated Settlement arrangements that will allow us to align investment more closely with the priorities of South Yorkshire's communities, businesses and places.

We are expanding our analytical capability and putting evidence at the heart of decision-making. As Lead Performance Analyst, you will play a key role in helping the organisation understand its performance, track progress against strategic priorities and ensure leaders have the information they need to make informed decisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced analyst who is passionate about performance reporting, data visualisation and using insight to drive organisational improvement. You will lead a small team and help shape how performance is measured and reported across the organisation.

If you think you'd be a great fit for this role but you’re not sure you meet every requirement equally, we'd still welcome your application.

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
• Significant experience of using Power BI to design and build reports and visualisations in a business environment
• Experience of developing and managing mechanisms for reporting to external authorities on progress towards achieving outputs and outcomes

About the role

As Lead Performance Analyst, you will lead the development, delivery and continuous improvement of SYMCA's corporate performance reporting framework.

Working closely with the Principal: Corporate Planning and Performance, you will oversee the production of high-quality performance reports for senior audiences including the Executive Leadership Board, MCA Board and Government. You will help develop reporting that demonstrates progress against corporate priorities, organisational objectives and long-term outcomes.

A key aspect of the role will be developing robust reporting frameworks, indicators and performance measures that track both short and long-term outcomes. You will use modern reporting and visualisation tools to improve efficiency, accessibility and insight.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to improve data quality, governance and reporting processes, helping to strengthen the links between performance, finance and strategic planning. The role also includes leading and developing a small team, promoting high standards of analytical practice and supporting capability development across the organisation.

About you

You are an experienced performance or analytical professional with a strong track record of developing performance frameworks, reporting tools and data-driven insight that supports decision-making.

You will bring:

• Experience developing performance indicators, reporting frameworks and outcomes-focused measures.
• Strong expertise in Power BI and data visualisation tools.
• Experience using analytical techniques and data to generate meaningful insight.
• Experience of leading, developing and supporting teams.
• Knowledge of data governance, quality assurance and reporting processes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective relationships across an organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex analysis to senior audiences.
• Experience of working with a range of data sources and turning information into actionable recommendations.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

You will be a strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and driving continuous improvement. Most importantly, you will be passionate about using data and evidence to improve organisational 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.