A key part of the role will be producing high-quality reporting and analysis for senior audiences, including the Executive Leadership Board, Performance Board, MCA Board and Government. You will use data from a wide range of sources to provide insight into performance and long-term outcomes, helping to shape policy, planning and investment decisions.

You will also lead a small team of analysts, supporting their development while promoting high standards in data quality, governance, reporting and analytical practice. Working collaboratively with colleagues across performance, finance, programme delivery and digital services, you will help drive continuous improvement in how organisational performance and impact are measured and understood.

About You

You are an experienced analyst with a strong understanding of outcomes frameworks, performance measurement and strategic reporting. You enjoy turning complex data into clear, actionable insight and are passionate about helping organisations use evidence to improve decision-making and deliver better outcomes.

You will bring:

• Experience developing and managing outcomes frameworks, performance indicators or evaluation approaches.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex data and identify meaningful trends and insights.
• Experience using Power BI or similar tools to create impactful dashboards, reports and visualisations.
• Knowledge of logic models, theories of change or other outcomes-focused approaches.
• Experience leading or developing teams and supporting analytical capability.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience of data quality, governance and assurance processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels, including senior leaders.

You will be a strategic thinker with excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach. Most importantly, you will be passionate about using data and insight to demonstrate impact, improve performance and support the delivery of South Yorkshire’s long-term ambitions.

Benefits

All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.

In addition to the above, some of our benefits include -

• Holiday Entitlement – From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to your normal annual leave
• Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Please note, unless specified within the job advert, we cannot accommodate remote working contracts.
• Flexible Hours Scheme – Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi-Scheme which allows office-based employees’ flexibility and discretion over their working hours. Under the scheme employees can accrue a defined amount of credit or debit of working hours, and to take time-off in the form of Flexi-Leave or banked Annual Leave.
• Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle-to-Work schemes.
• Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on-the-job training and qualifications
• Professional Membership Fees – Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.

Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority

Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment as such all requests will be considered subject to operational requirements.

Where candidates share disabilities within the application process, if they demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria from the Role Profile within their application, they will automatically be invited to interview.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.