Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment. Research and Performance Officer – Permanent - Grade 7. Part-time 18.5 hours per week An opportunity has arisen for a Research and Performance Officer to be employed on a permanent basis. Working in the Housing Policy and Strategy Team, you will support the development, delivery and monitoring of housing related strategies, such as the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy, Housing Strategy as well as develop and deliver new projects that respond to an identified housing need. You will lead on the development and collection of performance management data for Housing Services. You will possess sound analytical skills, have experience of monitoring statistics and interpreting data, have a good understanding of housing need; be fully computer literate with a working knowledge of appropriate computer applications. If you think you have what it takes to undertake this challenging, yet exciting role then please ensure you complete an application by 5.00pm Sunday 24 May 2026. If you wish to find out more information about the role then please contact Allan Batty via email: allan.batty@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk leaving your contact number. To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information. Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £12.60 per hour for all contracted hours. For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.