Full job descriptionPerformance Analyst (Children’s)
Rate: £450 per day (umbrella)
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Duration: 3 months initially


About the Role
Nottingham City Council is seeking an experienced Performance Analyst to support Children’s Services, with a particular focus on developing high-quality performance reporting and insight across SEND and related service areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong data and analytics professional to work with complex datasets, develop meaningful reporting and provide clear, actionable insight to senior stakeholders in a fast-paced and high-profile environment.
The successful candidate will be confident working with data from multiple sources, improving data quality and translating complex information into accessible dashboards, reports and evidence to support decision-making.


Key Responsibilities
Data Analysis and Insight
*Analyse complex datasets and provide clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders
*Integrate data from multiple sources to develop a single, reliable evidence base for SEND performance reporting
*Use data to identify trends, risks, opportunities and areas for improvement
*Translate complex technical information into clear and meaningful insight for non-technical audiences
Reporting and Visualisation
*Create, develop and maintain impactful dashboards and reports
*Produce high-quality performance reporting using Power BI or similar visualisation tools
*Support programme performance monitoring and reporting
*Develop reporting that supports effective strategic and operational decision-making
Data Management and Quality
*Use SQL/T-SQL or similar coding skills to interrogate, extract and manipulate data from internal systems
*Drive improvements in data quality through robust validation, governance and reporting processes
*Support the development of reliable and consistent datasets and reporting processes
Statutory and Stakeholder Support
*Support DfE returns and other statutory reporting requirements
*Work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders across education, health and Local Authority teams
*Provide analytical support within a complex, multi-agency environment
*Ensure performance information is accurate, timely and fit for purpose


Key Requirements
*Strong experience in data analysis and performance reporting
*Experience analysing and interpreting complex datasets
*Strong dashboard and reporting skills, ideally using Power BI
*Experience using SQL, T-SQL or similar coding/querying languages
*Ability to integrate data from multiple systems and sources
*Strong understanding of data quality, validation and governance
*Experience supporting statutory reporting and/or performance monitoring
*Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to senior and non-technical stakeholders
*Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience within Children’s Services, SEND, education, the public sector or Local Government would be highly desirable.