Performance Analyst (Analysis and Reporting)

The work of the Data Team, Education Improvement & Standards, is focused on making a strong and effective use of data to contribute towards the improvement of Coventry’s schools. We provide quality management information to enable senior management and leaders within the Council and partner organisations to make effective decisions towards raising standards of educational achievement and improve life chances for children attending our schools.

This includes:

• Providing schools, senior managers and leaders across the council and partner organisations with quality, accurate and timely management information
• Offering guidance and advice on all aspects of data to support decision making and improvement
• Challenging and supporting schools and colleagues across a range of services to help children make good progress and achieve their maximum potential.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and strive to create an inclusive workplace culture that is accepting of all and free from discrimination and bias.

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

The Data Team is recruiting an enthusiastic person to develop systems to capture, quality assure, analyse, report and present management data and performance intelligence to our customers in schools, external organisations and across the Council.

This post will involve mainly working with data relating to children, which is stored on the local central pupil database and also on national systems funded by all local authorities.

This is an ideal opportunity to anyone seeking to further develop their analytical and report writing skills using tools such as SSRS Report Builder and PowerBI.

As part of the recruitment process, there will be an opportunity for you to give a presentation showcasing your analytical skills using data supplied to you ahead of the interview.

Please note this is a Fixed Term 14-month contract.

This advert may close early if we receive a significant number of applications.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of issues impacting children and young people and how this might affect their life chances. They will also have an understanding of the role of schools, partner organisations and services across the Council in early identification of issues so that appropriate and timely support can be provided.

Key Requirements:

• A degree or equivalent experience
• A good understanding of numerical data and statistical analysis.
• A good understanding of tools such as MS Excel as a means of statistical analysis.
• A good understanding of the importance of data accuracy.

The post would suit colleagues looking to develop their skills within data analysis or, who are currently working within this discipline but wish to broaden their experience.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and experiences related to:

• Knowledge of IT packages, particularly MS Excel and, ideally, SSRS Report Builder and/or Power BI
• Knowledge/experience of an analytical approach to data tasks
• Ability to work flexibly and respond to changing priorities
• Understanding of good customer service values
• Basic knowledge of data protection implications
• Accurate data inputting skills

If you need help or support completing your application, please visit our accessibility page to learn how we can assist you.

For full details on the application process, please read the attached document labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

We recognise that you might use AI tools to help with your application. While these tools can be useful, please make sure that all information you provide about your experience, skills, and qualifications is accurate. What matters most to us is hearing about your experience and the achievements that truly reflect you!

Interview date: 14 July 2026

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 4800 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies