Location: Cumbria House, Carlisle
Salary: £37,035 - £37,938 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent
About This Opportunity
Cumberland Council is looking for a skilled and analytical Performance Officer to join our Performance & Analysis Team. In this key role, you’ll support senior managers and elected members by delivering high-quality performance and risk management information that drives effective decision-making across the council. You’ll lead on performance reporting, statutory data submissions, and help shape service improvements through insightful analysis.
We’re looking for someone with strong data interpretation skills, experience in performance and risk management, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly. In return, you’ll join a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement—making a real impact on services that matter to the people of Cumberland.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Richard Corton by email at richard.corton@cumbria.gov.uk.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
* Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
* Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 18th June 2025
Interview date: TBC
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Please Read The Supporting Information
Post Specification
Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:
* Our Staff Benefits
* Candidate Support
* About Cumberland Council
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