Performance and Data Analyst
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,061 to £34,434 per year |
| Additional salary information: | up to 35 days annual leave |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 January 2026 |
| Location: | Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ashfield District Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | REQ478 |
Summary
3 years fixed term contract.
As part of the UK’s Resource and Waste Strategy 2018, the ambition was set to hit 65% municipal recycling by 2035. To aid this, in 2023 the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) introduced Simpler Recycling with the aim of removing confusion around what can and cannot be recycled. As it stands today, Ashfield District Council (ADC) is at 41% waste recycled, with the potential to beat 65% by 2030.
We are looking for an experienced individual who is enthusiastic about improving performance by using data and working with managers to join us as a Performance and Data Analyst within the Neighbourhood Services Team. This individual will help the team to create a data-driven and customer focused service, supporting the implementation of Simpler Recycling and wider Neighbourhoods transformation.
It is important to understand excel data bases, Power BI and techniques for compiling and using data in a Local Authority/Environmental services area. High level programming skills are not required for this post.
The ideal candidate for this post will have good people skills and would be used to working within a team.
Please note this job requires the post holder to be present in the office most of the time.
Closing date: 22 January 2026
Interview date: 3 February 2026
As part of the UK’s Resource and Waste Strategy 2018, the ambition was set to hit 65% municipal recycling by 2035. To aid this, in 2023 the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) introduced Simpler Recycling with the aim of removing confusion around what can and cannot be recycled. As it stands today, Ashfield District Council (ADC) is at 41% waste recycled, with the potential to beat 65% by 2030.
We are looking for an experienced individual who is enthusiastic about improving performance by using data and working with managers to join us as a Performance and Data Analyst within the Neighbourhood Services Team. This individual will help the team to create a data-driven and customer focused service, supporting the implementation of Simpler Recycling and wider Neighbourhoods transformation.
It is important to understand excel data bases, Power BI and techniques for compiling and using data in a Local Authority/Environmental services area. High level programming skills are not required for this post.
The ideal candidate for this post will have good people skills and would be used to working within a team.
Please note this job requires the post holder to be present in the office most of the time.
Closing date: 22 January 2026
Interview date: 3 February 2026
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