Lead Performance Analyst - £600 Inside ir35

Project overview

Lead Performance Analyst

600 Inside ir35

Clearance required: BPSS

Responsibilities

Strategy

Co-create the Retirement Data & Analytics Strategy as an extension of the DWP Data Strategy and DWP AI Strategy in the context of the Later Life Service Group.

Work closely with other data leaders across Later Life and wider DWP to influence the development and adoption of enterprise data capabilities, such as standards, platforms and tooling, needed to deliver impactful analytics.

Develop and establish the Value Measurement Framework methodology for the Later Life Service Group, creating a consistent and scalable approach to measuring performance, quality and value across Service Delivery, Digital and Transformation.

Delivery

Lead a multidisciplinary team of data professionals to support delivery of Later Life services through value measurement, analysis, advanced analytics and tactical reporting. Embed best practice and drive continuous improvement to maximise the value of data to deliver insight to a wide range of stakeholder across the Service Group.

Lead the application of the Value Measurement Framework methodology to develop consistent measurement frameworks across the Service Group, ensuring all metrics are clearly defined, aligned to value and support decision-making at every level, from frontline operations to senior leadership.

Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Service Delivery, Digital and Transformation to embed value-based measurement and support evidence-based prioritisation and decision making.

Work closely with the Senior Data Product Manager, Lead Data Engineer and the wider Later Life Leadership team to shape the roadmap for analytics, data products and technology, ensuring they deliver measurable value at the earliest opportunity.

Practice

Act as Practice Lead for Data Science, Digital Performance Analytics and Data Analysis, leading workforce planning, recruitment, capability development, standards, community leadership and operating model design.

Establish and maintain professional standards, governance and quality assurance processes to ensure analytical insights are robust, ethical and fit for decision making.

Spot opportunities for Analytics, Machine Learning and AI to improve Later Life services and advocate for safe, responsible and ethical use of data.

Project details

Remote - Twice a month onsite in Newcastle

19/11/2026

End

30/07/2027

• Start: 2026-11-30
• Duration: 9 months
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, GB
• Rate: 75-75 EUR/h
• Languages: English