Regional Performance & Insights Lead (Power BI)

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

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.