Performance Analyst

at  Planning Inspectorate

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a performance analyst to join the growing analytical team at the Planning Inspectorate to lead the production of reliable statistical information for external audiences.
The Planning Inspectorate has a long and proud history in ensuring a fair planning system for England. The work we do has a significant impact on people’s lives, the communities where they live and the economy.
We want our colleagues to be able to work more flexibly and more collaboratively, exploring new and innovative ways to improve the way we provide services.
For further information on the Planning Inspectorate, please see the information pack attached. You can also view our careers page at Civil Service Careers

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a proactive, analytical thinker who is curious about data and keen to provide statistics to the required standards.
You will be highly motivated to help improve the way we produce our statistics, and ensure they meet users’ needs.
You will need to be a good communicator, to help explain findings to stakeholders; and well organised to ensure deadlines are met and processes documented.

A typical week in this role will include:

• Overseeing production of statistical reports, answering Parliamentary Questions and Freedom of Information Requests.
• Exploring issues of data quality and working with the wider data and digital colleagues to find ways to make improvements

Managing the work of an Associate Performance Analyst to ensure that deadlines are met and quality maintained
For full information on the role and assessment process please refer to the candidate pack attached.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Data Analysis

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £35,592, Planning Inspectorate contributes £9,645 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Flexible working options, including flexi-time, part-time, compressed hours and home working if suitable for the role.
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity.
• 25 days annual leave increasing by 1 day per year up to 30 days after 5 years, plus 1 privilege day to mark the King’s birthday. In addition to the normal bank holidays.
• Generous family friendly policies.
• Fast and modern IT kit which utilises Windows 10 and Microsoft 365, enabling seamless working from home and collaboration across teams.

For full information see our Benefits information pack.
Things you need to know

DISABILITY CONFIDENT INTERVIEW SCHEME

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We run a Disability Confident Interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

To be considered for an interview under the scheme you must:

• have a disability defined by the Equality Act 2010
• provide evidence in your application that you meet the minimum criteria in the job description
• meet all of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential

While we will endeavour to provide you with all the appropriate information, you are the expert on your specific requirements so if you require any adjustments, you should consider the information provided about the assessment process in the candidate pack and then:

• Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. The earlier and more clearly you tell us what you need and why you need it, the more likely we are to be able to accommodate you in a timely fashion.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

A typical week in this role will include:

• Overseeing production of statistical reports, answering Parliamentary Questions and Freedom of Information Requests.
• Exploring issues of data quality and working with the wider data and digital colleagues to find ways to make improvement