Role: Performance and Insight Advisor
Contract: Full time (36.35 hours per week) / Permanent
Salary: 33,366 - 36,124
Closing Date: 27 July 2025
We are looking for a Performance and Insight Advisor to join our team and play a key role in shaping how Chorley Council and South Ribble Council deliver for our local communities.
In this role, you will work closely with senior leaders and service teams to establish strong business relationships and embed a culture of performance and continuous improvement. You will lead on performance reporting, support strategic decision-making, maintaining our Shared Performance Management Framework and ensure our services are aligned with the priorities set out in our Corporate Strategies.A key part of your role will also involve reporting on the delivery of Corporate Strategy projects, clearly communicating progress and ensuring alignment with the Councils' overarching goals.
This is not a traditional data role. It's about building strong relationships, translating performance data into meaningful insight and reports, and influencing change across the organisation.
What you'll be getting up to
* Advise officers, managers, and senior leaders on opportunities to drive performance management and improvement.
* Report on the progress and impact of corporate strategy projects, providing insight that supports delivery and accountability.
* Continuously improve how performance is monitored and reported to stakeholders.
* To develop the Shared Performance Management Framework for Chorley Council and South Ribble Council.
* Collaborate with the Business Intelligence team to maintain data quality and identify opportunities for data utilisation
* Proactively research, collate and analyse data and intelligence to inform organisational and partnership performance improvement.
* Support all aspects of robust corporate oversight including risk management.
* To lead on specific projects and initiatives including the improvement and development of shared systems and processes.
Who we're looking for
* Experience of performance monitoring and reporting
* Experience of performance management and improvement
* Experience of advising senior officers and members on approaches to performance improvement
* Experience of data analysis and intelligence
* Experience of analysing complex information and utilising it to inform data based decision making.
About Us
We are proud to be part of both Chorley and South Ribble Councils. We work closely with the councils to ensure that our services align with their objectives and priorities. And we are committed to delivering the services that make a positive impact on the lives of the residents, businesses, and visitors.
Our Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)
* Hybrid/agile working from day one
* Local Government pension
* Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
* Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
* Free parking
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