Program Management Office Analyst

West Sussex County Council; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

West Sussex County Council is recruiting for a Programme Management Office Analyst to collect, analyse and interpret data to support strategic, operational and statutory responsibilities. The role will provide insights for measuring performance and informing decisions.

You will produce reports, dashboards and performance information, and support planning with accurate analysis. The position offers hybrid working from County Hall, Chichester, with a permanent, full-time contract and a salary of

Qualifications

• Understanding of data and information management principles and best practices.
• Experience using qualitative and quantitative analysis to generate insights.
• Ability to interpret and present complex information in reports and recommendations.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency with appropriate software tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to explain complex information to diverse audiences.
• Confidence to advise, influence and persuade using evidence-based insights.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyse data from multiple sources.
• Produce insightful reports, dashboards and performance information.
• Support planning and decision-making with timely analysis.
• Monitor and report on performance against key objectives.
• Present findings clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Data analysis

Data management

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

IT skills

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Continuous improvement

Job description

Do you enjoy turning complex data into meaningful insights? Are you looking for a role where your analysis can help shape services and improve outcomes for local communities? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary: £39,862 to £42,839 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern:Full time - 37 hours per week (potential for part-time opportunities/flexible working)

Location: based at County Hall – Chichester with hybrid working available

The Programme Management Office (PMO) within the Highways, Transport and Planning Directorate is recruiting for this important role within its team. The PMO currently oversees a programme of projects worth more than £100 million, helping to deliver improvements that benefit residents across West Sussex.

About the role

As a Programme Management Office Analyst, you will collect, analyse and interpret data to support the Council's strategic, operational and statutory responsibilities. Your work will provide valuable insights that help measure performance, inform decision-making and ensure resources are used effectively.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, identifying trends and presenting information in a way that helps others understand and act on it.

You will:

• Collect and analyse data from a variety of sources.
• Produce insightful reports, dashboards and performance information.
• Support planning and decision-making with accurate and timely analysis.
• Monitor and report on performance against key objectives.
• Present findings clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Help identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

You will enjoy working with large datasets and be confident using technology to manipulate and present information. Experience in a performance-focused, programme, project or financial environment would be beneficial but is not essential.

At West Sussex County Council, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can develop their careers, achieve a healthy work-life balance and make a real difference.

You'll also have access to a wide range of benefits and rewards.

For a full list, please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.

About you

We're looking for someone who can combine strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate findings clearly and effectively.

Key skills, knowledge and experience include:

• Understanding of data and information management principles, processes and best practice.
• Experience using qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to generate meaningful insights.
• Experience gathering, interpreting and presenting complex information in reports and recommendations.
• Strong IT skills, including the ability to manipulate data and produce clear outputs using appropriate software tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information to different audiences.
• The confidence to advise, influence and persuade others using evidence-based insights.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.

For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.

About us

West Sussex County Council is responsible for providing vital services to over 850,000 residents. The services we provide are wide ranging and diverse and offer a chance to make a real difference to the communities around us.

Highways and Transport delivers safe and effective transport that offers choice, is convenient to use, enhances the environment and enables economic growth. The service is based on the following principles:

• We will deliver services in line with the West Sussex Plan and our statutory responsibilities
• Our services will be provided at the statutory minimum level unless there are clear benefits for ‘over and above’ service provision
• Our services support community resilience
• We will use our resources wisely to ensure value for money
• We will put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Further information

The reference number for this role is EIE01535.

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Harriet Barr (Programme Management Office Manager) at [e-mail]

For issues or queries regarding your application please contact [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.