Performance & Intelligence Officer

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly motivated Performance and Intelligence Officer. This role is essential for embedding a performance-focused culture and ensuring data-driven decision-making. Responsibilities include producing performance management reports, enhancing data systems, and supporting governance arrangements. Candidates should possess strong analytical, technical, and communication skills, along with proficiency in tools like Excel and Power BI. This is an opportunity to make a real impact on public service delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed technical skills, including Excel, Power BI, and SQL.
• Proficient in data analysis, reporting, and visualization tools.
• Understanding of performance management frameworks and governance.
• Excellent communication skills to present complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain high-quality performance management reports.
• Maintain and enhance systems for accurate data collection and manipulation.
• Develop accessible and replicable data visualization formats.
• Contribute to governance and review arrangements in performance management.
• Assist with statutory and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Conduct survey design, qualitative data collection, and analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Performance and Intelligence Officer to join our team. This role is pivotal in supporting the team to embed a performance-focused culture across the organisation and ensure data-driven decision‑making at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain a suite of high-quality performance management reports to provide senior management assurance and inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Maintain and enhance systems for accurate data collection, storage, manipulation, and visualisation using a range of software tools.
• Develop and maintain accessible, replicable data visualisation and reporting formats for service users.
• Contribute to governance and review arrangements within the agreed performance management framework.
• Assist with statutory and regulatory reporting obligations, ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and guidance.
• Survey design, qualitative data collection, and analysis.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Has well‑developed technical skills (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SQL).
• Is proficient in data analysis, reporting, and visualisation tools.
• Understands performance management frameworks and governance.
• Has excellent communication skills and can present complex information in a clear, accessible format.
• Works flexibly and collaboratively to achieve shared objectives.

Be part of a forward‑thinking team driving performance and intelligence across public services. This is an opportunity to make a real impact on service delivery and organisational improvement in a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Jill Bills.

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