About The Role

Performance and Data Analyst

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 1 days a week.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Paul Hickson, Performance Manager, [email protected]

Candidate Profile

This role supports the Council’s Management Board and Children’s Services, particularly Education, by providing accurate, timely, and insightful data, research, and performance information to drive continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making. The post holder will analyse and interpret performance data, monitor trends and targets, automate and streamline reporting processes, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and data governance standards.

Working closely with internal teams, local authorities, government bodies, and regulators, they will support service improvement through benchmarking, needs assessments, performance reporting, and preparation for inspections. Experience with School Census returns, CME/EHE returns, Key Stage Collections, and systems such as Education MRI, VYED, and Nexus would be advantageous. The role also involves promoting transparency through open data initiatives, developing effective partnerships, and supporting the Council’s commitment to efficient, high-quality service delivery.

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.

About Us

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [email protected]

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.