Senior Performance Analyst SEND
Senior Performance Analyst SEND
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04-07-2025
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Job Description
2-3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
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.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
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.
Skills/Experience:
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.
Additional Information:
Full-time role: 36 Hr/week.
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.
Employment Type
Full Time
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