Senior Performance & Data Analyst

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider throughout the UK, Europe and many other countries in the world. Job Title: Senior Performance & Data Analyst Location: Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AT Job Type: 6 Months Work Type: Onsite Job Description : Key Relationships / Functional Links The post holder will work closely with: • Staff at all levels within the Children’s Wellbeing Directorate • The Directorate’s Senior Leadership Team, including the Director • Other Council Directorates • Members of the public • External legal professionals including solicitors and barristers • The judiciary and other public/private sector organisations Main Purpose of the Role • To provide high-quality performance management and data analysis that promotes continuous improvement, enhances efficiency, and supports evidence-based decision-making across the Council. • This role will support the Corporate Leadership Team in determining and implementing the Council’s policy direction. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: • Submit key statutory statistical returns to Government accurately and within deadlines. • Research, design, and implement policies, systems and procedures for integrated data management and information sharing. • Manipulate and engineer data for use in data science products, collaborating with data engineers as needed. • Drive innovation in data science by exploring new techniques, tools, and methodologies to generate actionable insights. • Design and deliver data science products that align with user needs, organisational priorities and ethical standards. • Collaborate across teams to build internal capability and share best practices in data analysis and science. • Generate predictive and prescriptive analytics to guide strategic planning and service delivery improvements. • Streamline performance reporting and implement automated, self-service reporting tools. • Provide evidence-based advice and support to senior managers through research and performance analysis. • Develop early warning systems for emerging performance issues, ensuring prompt action by relevant stakeholders. • Create and promote performance benchmarking frameworks to identify improvement opportunities. • Support and enhance data quality, contributing to more effective data handling and reporting processes. • Conduct strategic needs assessments to guide corporate priorities and inform inclusive policy development. • Promote and embed a performance culture through consistent communication and advocacy across the Council. • Lead specific projects that support the Council’s vision and Corporate Plan commitments. • Deliver work and support linked to the Strategy, Performance & Insight Team. Organisational Development & Continuous Improvement • Review and refine service delivery structures and processes to ensure efficiency and integration. • Leverage new technologies to improve service delivery and performance monitoring. • Build internal and external networks to support collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and service improvement. Staff Management & Development • Lead and develop a high-performing team of analysts and officers, ensuring effective induction, supervision, and retention. • Provide technical and professional guidance to team members and direct reports. • Line manage agency workers and consultants engaged in data or performance work, as required. Essential: • Proven experience in performance analysis, data science, or related field • Strong data engineering and manipulation skills • Ability to innovate and apply data science methods to real-world issues • Effective leadership and team management experience • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Strong organisational and project management abilities Desirable: • Experience in local government or public sector • Understanding of strategic policy development • Familiarity with relevant legislative/statutory frameworks TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.