Employment Support Data and Systems Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

EV car benefit scheme

Healthcare plans

28 days annual leave

Costco membership

Job summary

WMCA invites applications for an Employment Support Data & Systems Officer to support delivery of Employment Support programmes across the West Midlands. You will ensure data is accurate, secure and compliant, supporting referrals and participant activity across WMCA and external systems including TYF and PRaP.

You’ll provide day-to-day systems support to delivery partners and local authorities, helping users navigate systems, generate reports and contribute to monitoring, evaluation and

Qualifications

• Experience handling high volumes of data across multiple digital systems.
• Experience building effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience providing systems guidance or training to colleagues or partners.
• Working knowledge of digital workflows, system administration and user management.
• Understanding of GDPR and secure handling of personal data.
• Strong communication skills with clear explanations for diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage time and work independently within a cross-functional team.
• Proficient Excel skills, including formulas and workbook management.
• Advanced MS Office skills for reports, charts and calendars.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage Employment Support referrals and participant activity across systems.
• Maintain high-quality data and ensure records are complete and up to date.
• Monitor and update the DWP PRaP system; validate referrals and record starts/leavers.
• Produce and quality-check performance and earnings reports for stakeholders.
• Provide day-to-day system support, guidance and training to authorities and partners.
• Support system user administration, onboarding and audits.
• Respond to stakeholder queries and resolve data issues.
• Support secure data sharing in line with GDPR and WMCA policies.
• Identify risks early and escalate where appropriate.
• Maintain records to support monitoring, evaluation and audits.
• Collaborate to improve data quality, systems, workflows and reporting.
• Keep up to date with system changes, DWP requirements and internal processes.
• Support validation of activity affecting financial claims and payments.
• Contribute to effective programme reporting and decision-making information.

Skills

Data handling

Stakeholder management

System training

System administration

GDPR knowledge

Communication

Time management

Excel

MS Office

Education

Level 3 qualification in Business Administration or related

GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above)

Tools

Transfer Your File (TYF)

DWP PRaP system

WMCA internal systems

Job description

We have a brilliant opportunity for an Employment Support Data & Systems Officer to join our team and play an important role in supporting the effective delivery of Employment Support programmes across the West Midlands.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring programme data is accurate, timely, secure and compliant, supporting the administration of referrals and participant activity across WMCA and external systems including Transfer Your File (TYF) and the DWP Provider Referral and Payments (PRaP) system.

You’ll also provide day-to-day systems support to delivery partners and local authorities, helping users navigate systems, resolve issues and maintain high-quality data. Your work will contribute directly to reliable programme monitoring, performance reporting, evaluation and financial assurance.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data and systems, solving problems and building effective relationships with a range of partners and stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll have a varied role, including:

• Processing and managing Employment Support programme referrals and participant activity across internal and external systems.
• Maintaining accurate, high-quality data and ensuring records are complete and up to date.
• Monitoring and updating the DWP PRaP system, including validating referrals and recording starts, changes and leavers.
• Producing and quality-checking performance and earnings reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing day-to-day systems support, guidance and training to local authorities and delivery partners.
• Supporting system user administration, onboarding and audits.
• Responding to stakeholder queries and resolving system and data issues.
• Supporting secure and compliant data sharing in line with GDPR and WMCA policies.
• Identifying risks and issues early and escalating where appropriate.
• Maintaining comprehensive records to support monitoring, evaluation and audit requirements.
• Working with programme colleagues to improve data quality, systems, workflows and reporting processes.
• Keeping up to date with system changes, DWP requirements and relevant internal processes.
• Supporting the validation of programme activity that may influence financial claims and payments.
• Contributing to effective programme reporting and information that supports decision making.

What’s essential.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, detail-focused and confident working with data and digital systems. You’ll be comfortable managing competing priorities, working independently and providing clear and helpful support to colleagues and external partners.

You’ll have:

• Experience handling, processing and maintaining high volumes of data across multiple digital systems.
• Experience working with a range of internal and external stakeholders and building effective working relationships.
• Experience providing systems support, guidance or training to colleagues, customers or partners.
• Working knowledge of digital workflows, system administration and user management.
• A sound understanding of GDPR and the secure handling of personal and sensitive information.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain information clearly to different audiences.
• Effective time management and the ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including using formulas and creating and managing workbooks and worksheets.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including producing and editing reports and presentations, creating charts and graphs, and managing calendars and schedules.
• Education to Level 3 standard, or equivalent relevant experience, in Business Administration, Digital Administration, Information Management or a related discipline.
• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to be part of a team delivering important Employment Support programmes across the West Midlands.

You’ll work with colleagues, local authorities and delivery partners to make sure the information behind these programmes is accurate, reliable and well managed. Your work will help ensure participants are supported effectively, programme performance can be understood, and funding and activity are properly recorded and assured.

If you’re someone who enjoys working with data, systems and people, takes pride in getting the detail right and likes finding practical solutions to problems, we’d love to hear from you.

Due to the nature of this role and the handling of personal and sensitive resident data, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory DBS check.

Location.

The location for this role is Summer Lane, Birmingham with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.

Reasonable adjustments.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team ([e-mail]).

Salary and benefits.

We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs).
• 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days.
• EV car benefit scheme
• Healthcare plans.
• Discounted gym membership, will writing,andmortgage advice.
• An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
• 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
• Interest-free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
• Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. You can now also obtain a Costcomembership through the WMCA.
• Boundlessunlocks unlimited entry to top-rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts.
• EyeCare Scheme,offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses.

Why join WMCA?

WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home.

We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it's needed most. What you do, really matters, your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people's lives, every day.

Our Values and Behaviours.

Fostering an environment where people feel valued, included, supported, and proud to contribute to our region is important to us at the WMCA. Our behaviours are more than statements; they guide how we work, make decisions, and treat one another - they set the standards we hold ourselves to and the experience we want others to have.

• Collaborative -We work as one organisation. Together we build trust, connection and shared purpose across teams, partners and residents to create the biggest impact for our region.
• Driven -We are focused on outcomes. We perform at our best to unlock productivity and delivery, achieving the greatest regional impact.
• Inclusive - We value difference. Creating an environment where people belong, and feel psychologically safe, so we can all thrive and shape a West Midlands built for everyone.
• Innovative - We are courageous. We embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo to continuously improve and shape the future of the West Midlands.

Creating an inclusive workplace.

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.

We are also proud to be a Ban the Box employer, which means we do not ask about criminal convictions at the initial application stage, and will only ask after an offer is made as part of our onboarding checks, which helps us remove barriers for people with past convictions and supporting fair opportunities for all.

We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don’t fit the traditional “perfect candidate” mould.

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don’t let these factors deter you from applying.

Right to Work in the UK

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) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

Attached documents

2 - Employment Support Data Systems Officer (3).pdf