Look Ahead

Performance Analyst - Islington, London We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Performance Analyst to join our Central Service located at our Head Office in Islington. £46,505.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week on a 12 month FTC. Hybrid Role - 2 days in Office. Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply) Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Conduct high level analysis and interpretation of management information for a variety of audiences. Develop reports and visualisations from our data warehouses using BI tools (Power BI, Business Objects, SSRS) to enable self- service reporting across the business. Produce performance reports for senior managers and Board members to ensure they understand how Look Ahead is performing against its priorities. Work with managers throughout the organisation to understand their business priorities and to ensure that they have effective information management systems in place to deliver these. Ensure that Look Ahead complies with external performance reporting requirements including contractual measures and regulatory returns. Ensure all BI work meets data protection and information governance requirements. Work in accordance with Look Ahead's Code of Conduct and equal opportunities policy Carry out other duties commensurate with the role, as determined reasonable by Look Ahead This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Excellent IT skills Good communication skills Self-starting and can manage their own workload Close attention to detail and high level of accuracy in their literacy and numeracy What you'll bring: Essential: KNOWLEDGE The post holder must have an understanding of: Performance management and reporting Ensuring data meets quality standards SKILLS The post-holder must demonstrate: An ability to analyse and interpret data and to present the key messages from it. Skills in using Power BI and ability to create and publish reports. Data modelling, DAX, and visualisation design. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, most importantly Microsoft Excel An ability to manage competing demands, prioritise and meet deadlines A customer-centric approach when dealing with internal stakeholders EXPERIENCE The post-holder must have experience of: Analysing and interpreting data for different audiences Problem solving and providing workable solutions Providing advice and support to customers Desirable: Meeting information requirements in a contractual and statutory environment GDPR and data protection requirements An ability to analyse customer requirements and develop solutions that meet these needs Knowledge of SQL Knowledge of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Knowledge of Business Objects Report writing Managing information systems About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.