This is a fixed-term contract for two years, with the possibility of extension.

All about the Role 

As our new Head of Performance and Intelligence, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering a corporate approach to performance management and intelligence that underpins the Council's Corporate Plan and key objectives. You'll work closely with the Chief Executive, Corporate Leadership Team, and strategic partners to ensure robust analysis and insight inform every major decision. 

You'll lead a talented team of service managers and analysts, championing a culture of curiosity, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement. Your work will drive transparency, accountability, and operational excellence across the Council. 

What You'll Do

Drive the Council's strategic vision by shaping and delivering a cutting-edge performance and intelligence agenda. Lead the creation of innovative data tools—spanning self-service analytics, data science, and AI—that empower smarter decisions. Ensure statutory reporting is seamless and accurate, while forging dynamic partnerships with universities, health, police, and schools. Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in every service, present impactful insights to senior leaders, and inspire a high-performing team to achieve excellence together.

We're Looking For You To

• Lead with impact: Bring your proven leadership of high-performing teams in complex, fast-paced environments to the forefront.
• Drive performance: Use your expertise in business intelligence, performance frameworks, and data-driven decision-making to shape strategic outcomes.
• Influence at the highest level: Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and external partners, championing collaboration and innovation.
• Transform through technology: Fuel change through digital transformation and a relentless focus on continuous improvement.
• Champion inclusion: Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion as a core part of your leadership ethos.
• Bring credibility: Underpin your success with a relevant degree and management qualification—postgraduate or professional credentials are highly desirable.
• Understand the landscape: Demonstrate experience within local government or the wider public sector to navigate complex regulatory and stakeholder environments effectively.

Why Join Us? 

• Do you want to make a real impact on the lives of Peterborough's residents?
• Can you work effectively at the heart of strategic decision-making?
• Can you demonstrate leading on digital, data, and analytics innovation?
• Would working flexibly in a supportive, inclusive culture suit you?

All about our Benefits 

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave at 34 days + bank holidays and local government pension scheme… 

• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes 
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)  
• Access to car lease scheme 
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances 
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings 
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth 
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day 
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network 
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards 

Interviews for this position will take place on the 2nd and 3rd December. If you are applying, please ensure you are available on these dates.

Ready to shape the future of performance and intelligence at Peterborough City Council? 

Apply now and be the catalyst for positive change! 

All about our Commitments 
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk  we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of a Basic Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.