Your new organisation Southend-on-Sea City Council is a unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who work alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend. Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference. Your new role We are looking for an experienced Senior Data and Performance Analyst to join the Data&Intelligence Team on a full-time and fixed-term basis for 12 months. The post will be predominantly working from home and offers flexible work patterns and fantastic training opportunities for somebody keen on professional development. As a Senior Data and Performance Analyst, you will be working in a supportive and innovative team, overseeing business intelligence reporting and statutory data returns. You will manage a small team of experienced analysts, helping to ensure that data drives performance and better outcomes for our citizens. You will support and develop the team's self-service data access vision, mainly via Power BI. You will help improve data quality and find innovative solutions to achieve this. This role operates as part of a wider Data&Intelligence function, but it will focus on Education, Early Years and Inclusion. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you need to be highly organised and capable of managing a varied and demanding workload. In order to effectively manage a team of analysts, you need to have a good understanding of SQL and Power BI, with the ability to quality assure others' work and understand the art of the possible. Previous experience of working in a similar role in a local authority is highly advantageous but not essential. You need to be able to line manage a small team with varied skillsets and work effectively with other teams and external stakeholders who we regularly interact with. Good communication skills are essential, including the ability to present and explain data concepts in a meaningful and engaging way. The role will suit a data analyst/scientist wanting to take the next step in their career progression. What you'll get in return If you join the Council, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including flexible working, salary sacrifice schemes, 25 days holiday in a full-time contract (excluding bank holidays) and excellent training and development opportunities. A full list of benefits provided by Southend-on-Sea City Council can be found on the Jobs on the council website under the "Why Work for us Tab". What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to. The Council is an equal opportunities' employer. They welcome applications, regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)