Senior Data and Performance Officer

Senior Data & Performance Officer 9-month contract | Hybrid – 2 days per week in Bristol A public sector organisation leading net zero and clean energy delivery across the South West is looking for a Senior Data & Performance Officer to join a newly formed Regional Delivery Team on an initial 9-month contract. This is a data and analytics role at the heart of a nationally significant programme. You'll turn complex data into clear, compelling evidence that shapes strategy, guides decision-making and demonstrates the real-world impact of energy and net zero projects to senior stakeholders, including central government and the programme board. What you'll be doing • Designing and delivering high-quality quantitative and qualitative analysis to guide strategic and operational priorities • Building and developing a CRM system (PowerApps / Dynamics 365), and training managers and teams to get the most from it • Creating and maintaining an impactful project performance dashboard to track key programme indicators • Leading GIS mapping projects to bring regional data to life • Automating processes and reporting to improve efficiency across teams • Acting as the team's data champion and information asset custodian, ensuring all data is managed in line with GDPR • Building strong relationships with local and national partners, and representing the organisation on a cross-regional data working group What we're looking for • Strong analytical background, educated to degree level (or equivalent) with a quantitative element • Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform – Power BI, Power Automate and PowerApps / Dynamics 365 • Advanced Excel skills and confidence working across a range of data sources • A good understanding of GIS and CRM systems • Working knowledge of coding languages such as SQL, DAX, HTML or JavaScript • Proven experience designing analysis and reporting that shapes strategy and influences decisions • Experience building automated processes and powerful BI dashboards • The ability to translate complex, technical information for non-specialist audiences • Strong stakeholder management and the drive to work independently to tight deadlines Desirable • Understanding of the net zero and climate change agenda • Project management experience This is a genuinely rewarding opportunity to use data to drive meaningful change in one of the region's most important agendas. If you're a skilled analyst who wants your work to have real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.