Brighton & Hove City Council
Brighton & Hove
Brighton & Hove City Council is recruiting for the role of LGR Performance Data Analyst. This role uses analytical skills to support the design, transition and implementation of the LGR programme. It focuses on turning operational, financial and performance data into clear insight, reporting and evidence for decision-making.
Role details

• Location: Brighton & Hove
• Job type: Flexi Hours
• Salary: £41,177 – £44,253
• Closing date: 14/09/2026
  

What you’ll do

• Develop and maintain performance frameworks, dashboards, briefings and data packs aligned to programme priorities, milestones and outcomes.
• Work with colleagues across the council and partner organisations to turn data into clear insight for senior officers, programme boards and workstream leads.
• Provide the insight, reporting and evidence base needed to support effective programme delivery.
• Help build a clear evidence base showing what is known, what is not known, how delivery is progressing and where risks, issues or emerging trends need attention.
• Develop reporting and insight products that support each stage of the programme from discovery through to planning and implementation.
• Ensure key decisions are informed by reliable data, clear evidence and timely reporting.
  

What they’re looking for

• Be confident working with services, programme teams and senior stakeholders to identify gaps in knowledge, trends and risk.
• Have advanced Excel skills.
• Have experience of Power BI or similar reporting tools.
• Have a good understanding of performance management, benefits tracking and evidence-based decision-making.
• Be skilled, organised and collaborative.
• Be able to work independently and respond quickly to changing priorities.
• Communicate complex information in a clear and accessible way.
  

Additional role information

• The role is offered on a fixed-term contract or internal secondment basis until July 2028.
• An informal discussion about the role is available with Michael Appleford, Programme Director Local Government Reorganisation and Civic Services.
• An interview date is to be confirmed.
• The application asks for education and career history and shortlisting questions.