* Principal Performance Analyst
* Remote Working
* 11 Months Initially
* £600-£650 (Inside IR35)
Are you a visionary leader with a talent for turning complex data into strategic action? We are looking for a Principal Performance Analyst to head our analytical capability.
In this senior leadership position, you will move beyond standard reporting to shape the overarching strategy for how we measure success, while fostering a world-class environment for analytical excellence.
The Impact You Will Make
* Strategic Direction: You will set the performance analysis strategy, collaborating with lead and senior analysts to ensure our goals are ambitious, cohesive, and aligned with organizational priorities.
* Operational Leadership: As the primary escalation point for critical issues, you will remove blockers and define the rigorous frameworks for quality assurance that guarantee our insights are trusted at the highest levels.
* Capability & Growth: You will own the organization’s performance analysis capability—driving business planning, leading recruitment, and overseeing the professional development of our people.
* Advocacy & Influence: You will be a high-profile champion for the profession, building influential relationships across government departments and various analytical communities to ensure performance analysis drives meaningful change.
Your experience;
We are seeking a candidate with Expert-level mastery across the following areas:
* You transform complex data into compelling, evidence-based narratives for any medium.
* You are comfortable providing high-level tactical and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
* You will oversee the consistency of measurement frameworks across multiple complex projects.
* You have the authority to establish the systems and tools used to validate analysis, ensuring accuracy across various teams.
* You apply strategic thinking to service design, ensuring user needs are met while navigating political strategies and external implications.
* You identify emerging digital technologies that can enhance our analytical reach and align with business goals.
* You are a dedicated coach and mentor, providing guidance to teams throughout the product life cycle and leading the adoption of best practices.