Information Manager - Fixed Term 12 Months

Birmingham Children's Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local trust organization in Birmingham seeks a passionate individual to lead the Trust 25 Programme's reporting initiative. The successful candidate will ensure high standards of data quality and support colleagues in driving positive changes. This hybrid role requires strong communication skills and the ability to engage with complex data, ultimately aiming to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people in Birmingham.

Benefits

Generous leave allowance

Local Government pension scheme

Career development programs

Supportive and collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Ability to drive good performance and maintain high data quality.
• Experience in reporting functions, statutory and operational.
• Excellent organizational skills and solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Head the Trust 25 Programme's reporting initiative.
• Support colleagues to drive positive business change.
• Work collaboratively to impact the lives of children and young people.

Skills

Professionally curious

Confident in simplifying and presenting complex data concepts

Able to hold difficult conversations

Job description

Are you passionate about giving the children and young people of Birmingham the best start in life? Do you advocate driving good performance and a high standard of data quality? Are you able to challenge and support colleagues to drive positive business change?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the heart of the Trust's Intelligence and Insight Centre steering the Trust 25 Programme's reporting initiative. Our successful candidate will head the Trust 25 Programme's statutory, performance and operational reporting function. We need you to be enthusiastic, organised, and solution focused with a strengths based approach.

We have been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.

This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK.

About you:

We are looking for people who are:

• Professionally curious
• Confident in simplifying and presenting complex data concepts
• Able to hold difficult conversations to improve the services we offer

Interested? For informal enquiries, please contact Amy O'Hanlon, Senior Information Manager.

Help us to change children and young people's lives!

At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city's most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

Salary range

• £42,839 - £51,356 per year

Note: This position is only being advertised internally and we're only accepting applications from BCT employees. We reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications.