Information Assistant Council

Performance & Information Assistant - Braintree District Council

Braintree District Council

Fixed Term until March 2028, Full Time

From £26,622 to £29,787 per annum

Location:

Braintree

Closing Date: 3rd August 2026

Are you organised, detail-focused and confident working with data and information? We are looking for a proactive Performance and Information Assistant to join our Performance and Improvement Team on a fixed-term basis. You will support a small, busy team that helps the Council monitor performance, manage statutory information requests and maintain key published information.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will log, monitor and coordinate FOI and EIR requests to ensure responses are completed within statutory timescales. You will maintain published information, including Transparency Code information, performance data, ward profiles and district statistics, and provide administrative and technical support for the Council’s performance management system, assisting users and keeping records up to date.

You will also research and collate information to support reporting, benchmarking and district profile work, help identify relevant changes in legislation, policy, strategy and guidance, arrange meetings, record actions and support the production of regular reports for senior management.

Working closely with colleagues across the Council, you will handle information accurately, manage competing deadlines and provide helpful, professional support to staff at all levels.

• Strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload. Curiosity, willingness to learn, and confidence using systems and working with data are essential.
• Experience in the public sector, an administrative support role or a similar information-focused environment would be helpful.
• Knowledge of FOI and EIR legislation is desirable, but a methodical approach, good communication skills and a commitment to accurate, timely work are just as important.

• Flexible working
• Hybrid working arrangements are available in this role (home/office based) subject to business need
• Local government pension scheme
• Learning and development for all employees
• Employee discounts at local businesses
• Employee recognition schemes
• Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership