Strategic Market Insight & Performance Analyst

EMAP Publishing Limited; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a Market Insight and Intelligence Officer to support Strategic Commissioning and Market Excellence with data analysis, performance reporting, market intelligence, and contract monitoring. The role involves financial oversight, planning, forecasting, and coordinating with stakeholders to drive service improvement.

The post holder will gather and interpret complex information, produce forecasts, monitor provider performance, and ensure contractual and

Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Strong data analysis and performance reporting abilities.
• Good communication and relationship-building to engage stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret complex information and present findings clearly.
• Experience in contract monitoring, budgeting, and public sector practices would be valuable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor provider performance and compliance, supporting contract management processes.
• Track budgets and expenditure and respond to information requests.
• Prepare performance reports, forecasts, and market intelligence to enable informed decision-making.
• Maintain administrative systems and data returns to support strategic commissioning.
• Collaborate with internal teams, providers, and partner organisations to drive service improvement.

Job description

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a Market Insight and Intelligence Officer to support Strategic Commissioning and Market Excellence with data analysis, performance reporting, market intelligence, and contract monitoring. The role involves financial oversight, planning, forecasting, and coordinating with stakeholders to drive service improvement.

The post holder will gather and interpret complex information, produce forecasts, monitor provider performance, and ensure contractual and