Data and Performance Analyst

Job Description

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a Data and Performance Analyst to play a pivotal role in supporting the strategic aims of the Housing Department. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality data analytics, performance monitoring, and actionable insights that inform decision-making and drive service improvement. The role involves close collaboration with senior leaders, contributing to statutory compliance and enhancing operational outcomes. Acting as a strategic partner, the postholder will also provide leadership continuity by deputising for the Housing Project Manager when required, ensuring the smooth delivery of complex programmes and maintaining assurance across key initiatives.

The successful candidate wil have:

• To demonstrate excellent knowledge of technical solutions and their application to solving business problems.
• Considerable experience of project management, including problem solving, demonstrating initiative and initiating improvements.
• Skills to manage the process of monitoring and reporting project and programme information, ensuring that the senior stakeholders have accurate and timely management information.
• Experience in reporting to the appropriate internal Council bodies on the progress of projects and progress towards the targets specified in the annual service plan. These will include Management Teams, DMT and CLG.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to oversee confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to prioritise workload and ensure all tasks are met within deadlines.
• Ability to support, mentor and allocate project tasks to members of the team, while monitoring to ensure project outcomes are delivered at a high standard

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

Support for candidates visit:Harrow.gov.uk Our behavioural indicators roles below G11 and above G11 Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits

Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.

Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

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