Data and Intelligence Officer

Job Description
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Please note this vacancy is only available for Birmingham City Council employees that are under a S188
Data & Intelligence Officer
Grade 4 £32,076 to £39,186. Consultation Grade subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Permanent, Full-time, 36.5 hours per week (hybrid working - typically 1-2 days a week in the Council House and be able to attend key meetings across Birmingham in person when required)
Do you want to make a difference to over 200,000 children and young people and their families in Birmingham? In the Children and Families Directorate at Birmingham City Council we are looking for innovative and curious Data & Intelligence Officers. We're embarking on a one-of-a-kind improvement journey that will affect families across Birmingham. We're putting evidence and a data driven approach at the heart of this improvement journey to make sure we understand our citizens backgrounds, needs and views and can design and deliver services that allow children and young people in Birmingham to thrive.
We're looking for dynamic and creative analytical professions to produce insightful and impactful evidence that will lead to better outcomes for our Children and Young People.
About the Role
In this role, you'll be responsible for the management and analysis of a range of data sources in the area of schools and education data and performance. You'll establish partnerships to identify requirements and interdependencies to produce a range of trusted and timely analysis products for operational, corporate, statutory and public users. You'll support a number of analytical colleagues in service teams across the directorate to share standards and best practice and co- produce key analytical products.
This role fundamentally supports the improvement of outcomes for children across Birmingham. The data, intelligence and information you collect and analyse will underpin education strategies and innovation programmes, so this is a fantastic opportunity to work on projects that benefit young people and their communities. As such, everything you do will be evidence based, geared towards continuous improvement, and compliant with data protection legislation.
About You
An established professional with a degree level qualification in a relevant subject, you'll have substantial data management experience and an excellent knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data management, transformation and analysis. You'll have proven experience in designing, developing, and implementing information and data management systems, including data collection, collation, analysis, and reporting.
You'll have experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide range of colleagues, stakeholders, and external organisations. You'll use your knowledge and experience of effective data management and relevant standards and legislation to ensure data is assured, available, accurate and analysed and where possible look for opportunities for automation. You will be user focused to ensure analytical outputs and data products meet a range of use requirements.
This is a great opportunity to use your skills and experience to ensure timely and trusted evidence is central to improvements we are delivering for Birmingham families. To be part of this dynamic and growing team please get in touch.
To learn more about this role, contact David Fallows #####
You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application which should be no longer than two A4 pages. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered.
Closing date 1st May 2024 at 23.59
Interviews for this post will take place in-person. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information.
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We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Job Description and Person Specification
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About Us
We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).