Principal Performance, Research & Information Officer

TN United Kingdom; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Performance, Research & Information Officer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on supporting decision-makers with evidence-based insights, managing a team, and overseeing statutory reports. The ideal candidate will possess strong IT skills, project management experience, and a degree-level education. Enjoy a hybrid working model, flexible hours, and excellent benefits, including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference in local government services, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Hybrid Working Model

Training and Development Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies

Local Discounts

Wellbeing Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong IT skills and experience in data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team providing performance management advice.
• Source and report data from various systems and consultations.

Skills

IT Skills

Project Management

Data Reporting

Research Design

Education

Degree Level Education

Professional Qualification

Job description

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Newbury, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Vacancy Description

West Berkshire Council is recruiting a Principal Performance, Research & Information Officer to join the ‘Performance, Research and Risk’ team.

The role involves supporting decision-makers with evidence-based insights through three main functions:

• Managing a team providing performance management advice to Children and Family Services and Adult Social Care
• Sourcing, processing, and reporting data from various systems, research, evaluations, and consultations
• Overseeing statutory reports to the government, including data preparation for inspections (e.g., Ofsted)

Ideal candidates should have:

• Education to degree level or equivalent professional qualification relevant to the role
• Strong IT skills
• Experience managing reporting specifications for software providers and producing reports that extract and present data
• Knowledge of local government functions related to children safeguarding and adult social care, including designing research and consultation exercises
• Strong organizational and project management skills

West Berkshire Council offers excellent benefits, including:

• Flexible working hours between 07:00-19:00
• Hybrid working model with approximately 40% in-office work
• Training and development opportunities
• Family-friendly policies
• Local discounts
• Wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance Program and additional benefits
• Starting annual leave of 29 days plus public holidays, increasing by 5 days after 5 years of service

Note: The closing date is a guideline. The vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early to avoid missing out.