Are you passionate about using data to drive strategic decisions and improve performance? Do you have the skills to turn complex data into actionable insights that support commissioning and procurement activity? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Commissioning Business Intelligence and Performance Lead. Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and continuous improvement to drive excellence through data and intelligence.
About Us
Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
About The Role
To lead and coordinate cross-service and system information and intelligence and deliver divisional improvement priorities but also drive our evidenced-base decision-making. Manage the department's statutory and non-statutory reporting of business intelligence and performance, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to central Government departments.
Other key responsibilities include;
- Produce local business intelligence and performance reports for various management teams and Cabinet.
- Work with the ICB to access and analyse business intelligence and data to support improved commissioning and procurement.
- Convert data into usable business intelligence to enable effective and cost-efficient delivery, supporting managers in using evidence-based business intelligence to improve performance.
- Provide expert social care intelligence advice to local authority colleagues in relation to relevant frameworks and guidance.
- Develop, manage, and maintain consistent and coherent performance data reporting and support systems.
- Ensure strategies, policies, and procedures are up to date and lead on the development of new ones where required.
- Act as the single point of contact for Freedom of Information Act requests, Subject Access Requests, and complaints.
- Represent the Council and Division in external networks and groups related to business intelligence, data, and performance.
- Contribute to an overall service-focused approach, recommending ways to improve the service and participating in wider service projects.
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As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.
About You
The successful candidate will have substantial experience in working across large/complex organisations. Expert knowledge of systems, policy, practices, procedures, legislation, and emerging developments within the specialist area. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills. Proven research, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation skills. Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to cope with conflicting and changing demands.
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Other information
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions
For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
Our values and culture
We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.
By joining us, you can expect:
- a fair and inclusive culture
- the chance to really make a difference to those around you
- health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
- a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
- ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
- opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
We know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.
From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.
We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.
We recognise and reward you
Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.
