reporting-planning-officer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 19,934 - 28,391; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Reporting & Planning Officer for a Cardiff-based public sector organisation. The role offers hybrid working, a full-time temporary contract, and a pay rate of £17.54 per hour.

You will coordinate reporting activities and contribute to planning and performance processes across the organisation. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, data-handling proficiency, and experience with Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyse, organise, and present information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Planning and Performance team with a range of reporting and planning activities.
• Assisting with the preparation and coordination of reports, presentations, and business documents.
• Gathering, collating, and organising information from various departments.
• Ensuring documents and reports are accurate, consistent, and produced to a high standard.
• Using Excel and PowerPoint to create and maintain professional outputs.
• Supporting the delivery of planning and performance reporting within agreed timescales.
• Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Reporting & Planning Officer position, based in Cardiff with hybrid working, involves supporting a public sector organisation’s planning and performance team. This full-time, temporary contract pays £17.54 per hour and runs until March 2027. Key duties include coordinating reporting activities, assisting with planning processes, and contributing to performance management. The role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in data handling. Candidates must be within commutable distance to Cardiff for specified office days. Working 37 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, this position suits someone adept at supporting structured reporting cycles within a collaborative environment.

Location and Pay

• Reporting & Planning Officer Location: Cardiff (Hybrid Working) Pay Rate: £17.54 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Temporary assignment until 31 March 2027

We are currently recruiting for a Reporting & Planning Officer to join a leading public sector organisation based in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and supportive team, helping to coordinate reporting activities and contribute to planning and performance processes across the organisation. This role offers hybrid working; however, candidates must be within a commutable distance of Cardiff as office attendance will be required on designated days.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Planning and Performance team with a range of reporting and planning activities
• Assisting with the preparation and coordination of reports, presentations, and business documents
• Gathering, collating, and organising information from various departments
• Ensuring documents and reports are accurate, consistent, and produced to a high standard
• Using Excel and PowerPoint to create and maintain professional outputs
• Supporting the delivery of planning and performance reporting within agreed timescales
• Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation

About You

• The successful candidate will be organised, detail focused, and confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
• You will ideally have:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• The ability to analyse, organise, and present information clearly
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines