Performance & Insights Lead

Connect2Dorset; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Dorset is seeking an experienced Performance & Insights Regional Lead to drive benchmarking and performance reporting across South West local authorities. You will lead data analysis, develop Power BI dashboards and provide actionable intelligence to support service improvement for SEND and Children's Services.

Working with senior Directors and regional partners, you will chair regional meetings, shape intelligence outputs, and oversee up to 3 analysts.

Qualifications

• Extensive Local Authority performance and intelligence experience.
• Strong knowledge of SEND, EHCP processes and Children's Services performance.
• Advanced Power BI and data visualisation skills.
• Experience leading benchmarking, insight or improvement programmes.
• Proven ability to chair and lead regional network meetings.
• Strong understanding of the South West local government landscape.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, presentation and communication skills.
• Experience managing analytical teams and delivering regional programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional benchmarking and performance reporting across South West local authorities.
• Analyse and interpret SEND and Children's Services performance data.
• Develop Power BI dashboards, reports and presentations.
• Chair and facilitate regional benchmarking and intelligence network meetings across the South West.
• Build strong relationships with Directors, Assistant Directors and senior stakeholders.
• Support inspection readiness, improvement activity and strategic planning.
• Line manage up to 3 Performance Data Analysts.
• Liaise with the DfE and regional partners regarding data returns and benchmarking requirements.

Skills

Data visualization

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Benchmarking

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Performance & Insights Lead

Location: Dorchester
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: Adhoc Project Work
Pay Rate: 450- 500 per day

Contract Length: 3 months

About Us

Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, supplying high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions across various departments. We are proud to be an ethical, trustworthy, and caring organisation.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Performance & Insights Regional Lead to lead the Southwest Regional Benchmarking Programme, delivering high-quality performance intelligence, data analysis and strategic insight across local authorities and SEND partnerships.

Working closely with senior leaders, the Southwest RIIA and regional partners, you will coordinate benchmarking activity, analyse complex datasets, develop Power BI dashboards, and provide actionable intelligence to support service improvement and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regional benchmarking and performance reporting across South West local authorities.
• Analyse and interpret SEND and Children's Services performance data.
• Develop Power BI dashboards, reports and presentations.
• Chair and facilitate regional benchmarking and intelligence network meetings across the South West.
• Build strong relationships with Directors, Assistant Directors and senior stakeholders.
• Support inspection readiness, improvement activity and strategic planning.
• Line manage up to 3 Performance Data Analysts.
• Liaise with the DfE and regional partners regarding data returns and benchmarking requirements.

About You

• Extensive Local Authority performance and intelligence experience.
• Strong knowledge of SEND, EHCP processes and Children's Services performance.
• Advanced Power BI and data visualisation skills.
• Experience leading benchmarking, insight or improvement programmes.
• Proven ability to chair and lead regional network meetings.
• Strong understanding of the South West local government landscape.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, presentation and communication skills.
• Experience managing analytical teams and delivering regional programmes.

Working Arrangements

• Open to Remote working arrangements.
• Flexible working arrangements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Performance Lead, SEND Improvement Lead, Intelligence Manager, Benchmarking Manager, Regional Data Lead or Head of Performance to influence improvement across multiple local authorities and drive better outcomes for children, young people and families.

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.