• The Senior Performance Analyst is responsible for delivering comprehensive performance measurement, analytics, and intelligence across the Education Division.

• This role supports evidence-based decision making, service planning, commissioning, and continuous improvement, with a particular focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

• The post holder will develop technical expertise in tools such as PowerBI and CAPITA, ensure high-quality data analysis, and contribute to statutory reporting and value-for-money initiatives to improve outcomes for children and families.

• Lead performance review and improvement projects within the Children and Families Division, providing insightful analysis to challenge and support service delivery.

• Collate, manage, and publish evidence and datasets to support strategic planning, including identifying benefits from improved commissioning and procurement.

• Manage a team responsible for data capture, storage, and analysis, ensuring efficient systems and processes are in place.

• Produce analytical reports to support strategic planning and commissioning, working closely with operational teams and IT specialists to maintain data quality.

• Collaborate with internal colleagues and external partners to share data and intelligence for informed decision making at all organisational levels.

• Oversee compliance activities relating to data requests, analysis, and corporate data capture exercises.

• Design and implement key performance indicators aligned with priority outcomes, ensuring effective reporting through corporate systems such as CAPITA.

• Manage and quality-assure cyclical and ad hoc performance reports, presenting findings to senior management and external stakeholders.

• Lead statutory data collection, validation, analysis, and submission processes, ensuring compliance with reporting frameworks and deadlines.

• Provide support, guidance, and constructive challenge to improve data quality and performance monitoring within the division.

• Extensive knowledge of the national and local context for Children’s Services, especially in Education and SEND.

• Strong understanding of legislation, policy, and regulatory frameworks governing Children and Adult Services.

• Proven experience in performance management, data quality assurance, and analysis within large, complex organisations.

• Familiarity with data protection and safeguarding standards.

• Skilled in delivering high-quality intelligence products that support service improvement.

• Proficient in using data analysis and reporting tools including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access), CAPITA, PowerBI, Business Objects, GIS, and related software.

• Strong communication skills, able to present complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences through reports, presentations, and meetings.

• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and experience promoting positive partnerships to achieve service outcomes.

• Experience producing information for external regulators and inspection purposes.

• Ability to provide respectful challenge informed by data to drive improvements.

• Advanced analytical and numerical skills with experience working on complex datasets.

• Leadership skills, including managing and developing team members effectively.

• Full-time role: 36 Hr/week.