Data and Intelligence Officer

WMJobs; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,412 - 41,771; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Birmingham is seeking two Data and Intelligence Officers to enhance evidence-based practices for children and young people's services. The roles will involve developing performance management frameworks, utilizing skills in Power BI and SQL, and contributing to innovative projects that support collaborative work. Candidates should have substantial experience in data management and be effective communicators. This position offers a chance to significantly impact the lives of families in Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience with qualitative and quantitative data management.
• Strong technical skills in Power BI and SQL.
• Proven skills in problem-solving and finding new data sources.

Responsibilities

• Support performance management framework for the Directorate.
• Develop insight and reporting tools.
• Monitor and evaluate the Family Hub Project.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Data management

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

Grade C- £35,412 - £41,771
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week (hybrid working - able to attend key meetings across Birmingham when required)

Do you want to make a difference to over 200,000 children and young people and their families in Birmingham? We’re embarking on a one-of-a-kind improvement journey that will affect families across the city. 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 work collaboratively with our partners to design and deliver services that allow children and young people to thrive.

About The Role

We are recruiting for two Data and Intelligence officers (Permanent x 2).

• The first role is focused on Performance, Evidence and Analysis across Children and Families Directorate. In this role, you’ll support the Children and Families Directorate and work closely with service teams, data and digital colleagues in developing intelligence, analysis and performance systems and products. You will play a key role in supporting the performance management framework for the Directorate using your knowledge and skills to develop insight and reporting tools.
• The second role will be focused on supporting the data and evidence needs of the Family Hub Project. This will include monitoring and evaluation, performance management and cross cutting analysis across a range of partners. This role will also support wider evidence and analysis work across Children’s and Families partners. You will be supporting effective data sharing and producing analysis to support the delivery of outcomes such as improving attendance.

Both roles offer opportunities to work on innovative projects and test out tools and technologies for supporting improved ways of working, supporting our modern data platform and cross-agency collaboration. Our data, intelligence and analysis underpin strategies and programmes to safeguard children and young people and improve their outcomes. As such, everything you do will be evidence-based, geared towards continuous improvement, and compliant with data protection legislation.

Decisions on which role is most suitable for any successful candidates will be made based on candidates’ preference, skills and suitability for each role. Please indicate on your application/CV your preference.

About You

• An established professional, you’ll have substantial experience and an excellent knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data management, transformation and analysis. You’ll have excellent technical skills, particularly in Power BI and SQL, coupled with an ability to develop these skills in others, contributing to the team’s ethos of continuous learning and improvement.
• You’ll combine advanced analytical skills with a can-do approach to problem-solving, working with teams to find new data sources, improving processes and testing innovative approaches to create insightful intelligence.
• You’ll be an experienced, creative and passionate advocate for children and young people, with experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide range of colleagues, stakeholders, and external organisations.
• 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 team please get in touch.

How to Apply & Additional Information

• To learn more about this role, contact Sam Hicks, Evidence and Analysis Lead: [e-mail]
• Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
• Interviews for this post will take place in-person. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information.
• Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.
• Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
• For informal enquiries please contact: [e-mail]
• 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.
• Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

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