About the vacancy Vacancy ID: 2841
Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council
Number of vacancies: 1
Contract type: Temporary/Secondment - Full Time
Contract end date: 30 September 2028
Location: Llanelli
Grade: Grade G
Salary: £32,061 - £36,363
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
Hourly Rate : £16.62 - £18.85
Contract Hours 37
Come and join our team Carmarthenshire's Flying Start Programme is seeking a highly organised, analytical and self‑motivated Performance Data Officer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong data skills who is committed to supporting improved outcomes for children and families.
The Flying Start Performance Data Officer will play a crucial role in maintaining high‑quality data systems, supporting performance monitoring, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting across the Flying Start programme. You will work closely with internal teams and partner agencies to support evidence‑based decision making and continuous service improvement.
We are looking for someone who is highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, and maintain accuracy under pressure. The ideal candidate will bring excellent IT and digital skills, with the confidence to use a range of databases, such as Eclipse, as well as Microsoft applications. They will demonstrate strong attention to detail in all aspects of data entry, validation, and reporting, and possess excellent written communication skills, enabling them to produce clear, accurate and professional documentation. The role also requires a self‑motivated and proactive individual who can work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
We are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements aligned with service needs. The successful candidate will receive ongoing support, training and development opportunities to gain further experience and relevant qualifications in performance and data management.
Note: Please read the job profile carefully before applying. Your supporting statement must include clear, written examples demonstrating how you meet the essential and desirable criteria. We encourage candidates to explain what you did, why you did it, and what the outcome was. For an informal discussion please contact Paola Perkins 01554 742445 pperkins@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
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Welsh language level - verbal Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
Closing Date: 23/03/2026, 23:55
The Rewards We're proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .
- Competitive salary
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
- Access to staff health and wellbeing support
- Personal development and career progression
- Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
Additional Information We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool. Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.
P lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
