James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions)

Senior Data & Performance Officer 9-month contract Hybrid - 2 days per week in Bristol A public sector organisation leading net zero and clean energy delivery across the South West is looking for a Senior Data & Performance Officer to join a newly formed Regional Delivery Team on an initial 9-month contract. This is a data and analytics role at the heart of a nationally significant programme. You'll turn complex data into clear, compelling evidence that shapes strategy, guides decision-making and demonstrates the real-world impact of energy and net zero projects to senior stakeholders, including central government and the programme board. What you'll be doing Designing and delivering high-quality quantitative and qualitative analysis to guide strategic and operational priorities Building and developing a CRM system (PowerApps / Dynamics 365), and training managers and teams to get the most from it Creating and maintaining an impactful project performance dashboard to track key programme indicators Leading GIS mapping projects to bring regional data to life Automating processes and reporting to improve efficiency across teams Acting as the team's data champion and information asset custodian, ensuring all data is managed in line with GDPR Building strong relationships with local and national partners, and representing the organisation on a cross-regional data working group What we're looking for Strong analytical background, educated to degree level (or equivalent) with a quantitative element Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform - Power BI, Power Automate and PowerApps / Dynamics 365 Advanced Excel skills and confidence working across a range of data sources A good understanding of GIS and CRM systems Working knowledge of coding languages such as SQL, DAX, HTML or JavaScript Proven experience designing analysis and reporting that shapes strategy and influences decisions Experience building automated processes and powerful BI dashboards The ability to translate complex, technical information for non-specialist audiences Strong stakeholder management and the drive to work independently to tight deadlines Desirable Understanding of the net zero and climate change agenda Project management experience This is a genuinely rewarding opportunity to use data to drive meaningful change in one of the region's most important agendas. If you're a skilled analyst who wants your work to have real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.