About the role
Do you have an inquisitive mind and ability to present information clearly in new, interesting and engaging ways? Do you want a chance to grasp problems and work with colleagues to find solutions and influence decisions? If so, North Northamptonshire Council is looking for a Performance Analyst to join their Performance and Intelligence Team.
A core part of the role will see you working with the Council’s Adult Social Services Directorate to provide vital intelligence across the broad spectrum of Adult Social Care Services. Knowledge of Adult Social Care performance reporting / frameworks would therefore be an advantage.
What will you be doing?
Develop systematic models for the construction, collection and analysis of management information in order to inform policy, effective planning, strategic direction and primarily the delivery of service through the delivery of detailed deep dive analysis reporting.
To project manage specific information projects to provide a platform of statistical evidence for management decision making; to work with Service/Operations Managers, Business Development Managers, Team Managers and Finance colleagues and provide them with the information they need through analysis, interpretation, hypothesis testing and consensus building to inform their decision making.
To design, develop and deliver comprehensive prevention datasets to assist in service delivery, future planning and forecasting, using a multi agency approach; to provide insight into the factors leading to social services intervention and ultimately reduce the number of high cost placements through targeted, early intervention.
Design and oversee the implementation of a systematic and comprehensive data quality strategy to enable a programme of continuous improvement for the service area and ensure good value, efficient and effective working.
To keep under review trends and developments in legislation and national and local service planning to ensure provision of accurate and timely information that anticipates requirements and is responsive to changing demands.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of job responsibilities.
About you
We are looking for someone who is skilled in using a range of data sources and analytical techniques to produce high-quality performance analysis and reports in order to generate data insights that drive decision-making and service improvement.
You will have a proactive, confident attitude, be self-managing and take ownership of analysis of business challenges. Although data and reporting will be integral to the role, a priority for us is good communication and strong client facing skills with the ability to understand business issues and a self-reliant approach to problem solving.
Please see the attached person specification for full details of essential and desirable attributes required for this role.
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (27 days, rising to 32 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected do they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.
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