Senior Data and Performance Analyst

Slough Borough Council; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax-free childcare

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking a Senior Data & Performance Analyst to provide strategic leadership for data analysis, performance management and business intelligence across Early Years, Best Start in Life, Family Hubs and the Family Information Service.

This is a pivotal role leading the production of performance frameworks, analysing complex datasets from multiple sources, and delivering authoritative insights to senior leaders, partners and elected members.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading data analysis and performance management.
• Ability to turn complex datasets into clear insights for decision-making.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and assurance of performance frameworks.
• Analyse complex datasets from multiple sources and provide authoritative insights to senior leaders.
• Produce and quality-assure analytical products including the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment.
• Develop forecasting and demand models; create dashboards and reports using Power BI, SQL and Excel.
• Explain trends, identify risks and inequalities, and shape future priorities.

Skills

Data analysis

Performance analytics

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Job description

• Pay Level: 7, £41,873 - £47,238 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
• DBS requirement: Enhanced

What You’ll Be Doing

Are you a skilled data professional who can turn complex information into clear insight that drives decision-making and improves outcomes?

We are looking for an experienced Senior Data & Performance Analyst to provide strategic leadership for data analysis, performance management and business intelligence across Early Years, Best Start in Life, Family Hubs and the Family Information Service.

This is a pivotal role where you will lead the development and assurance of performance frameworks, analyse complex datasets from multiple sources, and provide authoritative insight to senior leaders, partners and elected members. Your work will directly influence commissioning, sufficiency planning, service improvement and strategic investment decisions that support children and families across Slough.

You will lead on the production and quality assurance of key analytical products, including the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment, develop forecasting and demand models, and create impactful dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI, SQL and advanced Excel. You'll move beyond reporting data to explaining trends, identifying risks and inequalities, and helping shape future priorities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced analyst who enjoys working autonomously, influencing senior decision-makers and using data to make a real difference to local communities.

Our Council

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.

What We Offer

We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.

We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Alongside a Competitive Salary, We Provide

• 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.

Accessibility and Support:

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: [e-mail].

Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.

Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.

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Right To Work And Checks

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.