Performance Analyst

London Borough of Barnet; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the City of Westminster is seeking a skilled individual to provide high-quality analysis and management information for Family Services, specifically focusing on Children's Social Care. The role demands strong data analysis capabilities, proficiency in Family Services reporting software like Business Objects and Power BI, and the ability to deliver insightful intelligence reports. Additionally, the position offers various benefits including work-life balance options and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Lifestyle discounts

Payroll benefits including cycle to work

Excellent training and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing training programmes

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Graduate with a background in data analysis and producing insight reports, preferably in Children's Social Care.
• High technical skill in Family Services reporting software.
• Knowledge of Family Services case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate information and analysis for Family Services.
• Conduct expert statistical analysis related to Children's Social Care.
• Advise Service Managers on activity information issues.
• Identify and analyze complex performance issues.
• Support initiatives within Family Services with research and analysis.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical tools and techniques

Business Objects

Power BI

Social care recording practices

Education

Graduate degree

Tools

Family Services reporting software

Job description

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values : Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do.

Responsibilities

• To work and provide high quality, timely, accurate management information and analysis to the Family Services, including accurate delivery of activity information in relation to Children's Social Care.
• To play a key role in meeting the Family Services information, insight and analysis needs, providing expert statistical analysis of data and information relating to Children's Social Care.
• To be a key advisor to the Service Managers and the SMT Leadership Team on issues relating to activity information.
• To proactively identify complex performance issues, analyse complex data from multiple sources to identify the root causes, and recommend potential solutions.
• To support key initiatives and projects within Family Services by providing robust and creative research and analysis to facilitate project scoping, business case development, ongoing monitoring and improvement, and evaluation and learning.
• To work with colleagues from across the Council to contribute to the development of similar initiatives and projects outside Family Services.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate, highly numerate with a background in data analysis and producing insight/intelligence reports, preferably within a Children's Social Care and/or Early Help environment or equivalent experience.
• High level of technical skill in the use of Family Services reporting software essential. Knowledge of Business Objects and Power BI software.
• Detailed knowledge of Family Services case management systems and social care recording practices.
• High level of knowledge of statistical tools and techniques for data and finance analysis.

Benefits & EEO Statement

• Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents.
• Work‑life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part‑time.
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more.
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing training programmes including confidential employee assistance.
• To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.
• Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part‑time, compressed hours and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work‑life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.