Performance Assistant - CMB2091i

Cumberland Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking Performance Assistants to work with data and develop visual insights. The successful candidates will have strong numerical and analytical skills, with experience in data manipulation and SQL tools being highly valued. This permanent role includes opportunities for training and a flexible work-life balance, aiming to improve the lives of the community in England.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis techniques and methodologies.
• Ability to extract and manipulate large datasets effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Extract and format performance information for management.
• Engage with stakeholders at various levels.
• Develop products or processes for data insights.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Data manipulation

Statistical methodologies

SQL-based interrogation tools

Presentation of data

Job description

Performance Assistant x 2

Internal Only*

About This Opportunity

Are you someone who loves working with data? Do you enjoy developing charts, graphs and visualisations? Can you assist in summarising data to help find meaningful insights for different audiences? Are you comfortable working with large databases and datasets and do you have experience of extracting and manipulating data using SQL-based interrogation tools or similar? Whether you're an Excel expert or a database guru, if you can turn big datasets into insights that people can understand, we'd love to have you in our team. We have an exciting opportunity to work in a fast‑paced strategic team, focussed on improving the lives of people in Cumberland. We can offer you excellent training and development opportunities alongside flexible working that allows you to keep the right work‑life balance while still developing your career.

About The Role

This role offers the opportunity to work as a member of the Performance and Analysis Team to extract and format performance information to help all tiers of management in a local authority and partnership context.

What We Are Looking For

You will have excellent numerical and analytical skills together with some experience of statistical methodologies and data analysis techniques. You’ll have a good level of experience of extracting, manipulating and using performance information with appreciation of a rapidly changing environment. The ability to interrogate large amounts of data and present data in an effective way are essential for this role, and there will be an opportunity to engage with stakeholders at all levels. The successful candidate needs a flexible can‑do approach, and they would have an eye for detail and opportunities to develop products or processes. Previous experience in a local government setting is desirable, but not essential. Successful candidates can be supported to further develop their subject knowledge. This role is available on a permanent basis.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities. We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career. Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Richard Corton on 07919 293 340 or [e-mail].

Guaranteed Interviews

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [e-mail]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 30th November 2025
• Interview date: TBC

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please Read The Supporting Information

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council