Lead Outcomes Analyst
- Salary
- £47.2K–£50.3KGBP per year
- Hiring from
- United Kingdom
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
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- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: Grade 10 £47,181 - £50,269
- Location: Sheffield (hybrid working)
Are you passionate about using data and insight to understand impact, measure success and inform strategic decision-making?
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking a skilled and analytical Lead Outcomes Analyst to join the Insight Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in developing how SYMCA measures progress against its long-term ambitions, helping to ensure that investment and activity across the organisation delivers meaningful outcomes for people, places and businesses across South Yorkshire.
As Lead Outcomes Analyst, you will take responsibility for the development, maintenance and reporting of SYMCA’s outcomes framework. Working at the heart of organisational planning and performance, you will provide senior leaders with the insight they need to understand progress, identify opportunities for improvement and make evidence-based decisions.
If you think you'd be a great fit for this role but you’re not sure you meet every requirement equally, we'd still welcome your application.
We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking to work part time (4 days a week or more) or as part of a job share.
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter to detail how you meet the criteria set out below. Please note, all applications should be made directly via our careers portal.
Please set out clearly in your cover letter how you meet the following criteria from the role profile:
- Significant experience of developing performance indicators and outcomes-focused performance frameworks, with a strong understanding of how they contribute to organisational decision-making
- Experience of using logic models or theories of change to support the design of outcomes-focused performance frameworks
- Experience in applying advanced analytical techniques and statistical methodology to draw meaningful insights and support organisational decision-making.
About the role
As Lead Outcomes Analyst, you will lead the development and continuous improvement of SYMCA’s approach to outcomes reporting, ensuring the organisation has robust measures in place to understand the impact of its work and track progress against strategic priorities.
You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to develop and maintain outcomes frameworks, establish meaningful performance measures, and ensure targets are aligned with organisational priorities, business planning and Integrated Settlement requirements. You will also help strengthen the connection between performance, finance and programme delivery, providing a clear picture of how investment contributes to outcomes.
A key part of the role will be producing high-quality reporting and analysis for senior audiences, including the Executive Leadership Board, Performance Board, MCA Board and Government. You will use data from a wide range of sources to provide insight into performance and long-term outcomes, helping to shape policy, planning and investment decisions.
You will also lead a small team of analysts, supporting their development while promoting high standards in data quality, governance, reporting and analytical practice. Working collaboratively with colleagues across performance, finance, programme delivery and digital services, you will help drive continuous improvement in how organisational performance and impact are measured and understood.
About you
You are an experienced analyst with a strong understanding of outcomes frameworks, performance measurement and strategic reporting. You enjoy turning complex data into clear, actionable insight and are passionate about helping organisations use evidence to improve decision-making and deliver better outcomes.
You will bring:
- Experience developing and managing outcomes frameworks, performance indicators or evaluation approaches.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex data and identify meaningful trends and insights.
- Experience using Power BI or similar tools to create impactful dashboards, reports and visualisations.
- Knowledge of logic models, theories of change or other outcomes-focused approaches.
- Experience leading or developing teams and supporting analytical capability.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience of data quality, governance and assurance processes.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels, including senior leaders.
You will be a strategic thinker with excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach. Most importantly, you will be passionate about using data and insight to demonstrate impact, improve performance and support the delivery of South Yorkshire’s long-term ambitions.
Benefits
All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
In addition to the above, some of our benefits include -
Holiday Entitlement – From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
Holiday Entitlement – From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave
Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Please note, unless specified within the job advert, we cannot accommodate remote working contracts.
Flexible Hours Scheme – Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi-Scheme which allows office-based employees’ flexibility and discretion over their working hours. Under the scheme employees can accrue a defined amount of credit or debit of working hours, and to take time-off in the form of Flexi-Leave or banked Annual Leave.
Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle-to-Work schemes.
Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on-the-job training and qualifications
Professional Membership Fees – Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.
Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment as such all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements.
All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment as such all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements.
Where candidates share disabilities within the application process, if they demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria from the Role Profile within their application, they will automatically be invited to interview.
If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.