Data Analyst

Description:

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles.
We are seeking a highly capable Performance & Insight Analyst for our client based in Ilford to provide embedded analytical expertise across the modernisation portfolio. This is a fast-paced, programme-facing role focused on transforming complex data into clear, decision-ready insight to support senior leadership, programme boards and Cabinet-level decision-making.
Key Responsibilities for Data Analyst:
Performance & Programme Insight
* Develop and maintain performance frameworks aligned to programme priorities, milestones and outcomes
* Produce high-quality, concise outputs (dashboards, briefings, data packs) for senior stakeholders
* Analyse trends, variance and emerging risks across modernisation activity
* Translate complex datasets into actionable insight to support strategic decisions
Benefits Realisation & Impact
* Define and track benefits profiles (savings, productivity, demand reduction, service improvement)
* Establish robust baselines and methodologies for ongoing performance tracking
* Conduct in-flight and post-implementation analysis to assess delivery impact and variance
Data & Reporting
* Design and maintain dashboards (e.g. Power BI) providing a portfolio-level view of performance
* Improve the quality, consistency and accessibility of management information
* Ensure reporting is streamlined, proportionate and aligned across the organisation
Collaboration & Agile Delivery
* Respond rapidly to urgent analytical requests linked to transformation and financial recovery
* Partner with stakeholders across Modernisation, Finance, Digital, PMO and service areas
* Act as a critical friend to programme leads, challenging assumptions and strengthening evidence
* Work flexibly across multiple workstreams in line with evolving priorities
Governance & Quality
* Ensure outputs meet corporate standards for analytical quality, transparency and governance
* Clearly document methodologies, assumptions and limitations
* Support continuous improvement in performance reporting and insight capability
Working Hours: 36hrs/Week
About You
Essential Requirements for Data Analyst:
* Local authority experience
* Experience in a performance, insight or analytical role within local government or a similarly complex organisation
* Strong analytical capability, working confidently with operational, financial and performance data
* Proven experience producing clear, decision-ready outputs for senior audiences
* Advanced Excel skills and experience using Power BI (or similar tools)
* Ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders (Head of Service level and above)
* Strong understanding of local government pressures and the public sector operating environment
* Ability to work at pace, manage competing priorities and respond to changing demands
* Experience working cross-functionally across services and corporate teams
Desirable
* Experience supporting transformation or financial recovery programmes
* Experience working with incomplete or complex datasets and developing pragmatic solutions
* Knowledge of benefits realisation, demand modelling, or forecasting
* Technical expertise (e.g. SQL, DAX, Python/R) for data extraction, modelling or automation