Insight Partner - Children & Families

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Hybrid working

Job summary

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking an experienced data professional to lead the Children and Families section of the Insight Team in Telford. You will provide data and intelligence to safeguarding, family support, and education services, guiding evidence-based decisions.

You will manage Insight Officers, extract and interpret data from diverse sources, and present findings clearly to various audiences. This is a fast-paced, high-profile role with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading data and intelligence teams in local government.
• Strong data extraction and interpretation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex findings to diverse audiences.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and data architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Children and Families data and insights functions.
• Provide data and intelligence for safeguarding, family support, and education directorates.
• Oversee data access, reporting, and statutory returns.
• Manage and develop the Insight Officers team.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Data visualization

Microsoft Fabric

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Job description

Are you an experienced data professional who wants to use your skills to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families in Telford and Wrekin?

We’re looking for someone to lead the busy Children and Families section of our Insight Team.This role will provide the Children’s Safeguarding & Family Support and the Education & Skills directorates with the data and intelligence they need to run safe and high-performing services.

You will manage a team of Insight Officers who provide data and intelligence to support evidence-based decision making, from Government statutory returns to operational reporting.

You will need to understand complex legislation, processes, systems and data architectures.Strong skills in data extraction and interpretation are essential, and we use Microsoft Fabric to manage, automate and visualise data.

You will be able to communicate detailed findings clearly and confidently to a range of audiences.

This fast-paced, demanding and varied role offers a great opportunity to develop your career in a high-profile area of work.

For more information please contact Helen Potter [e-mail].

We believe great services start with great people — and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

What we offer:

• We offercompetitive salariesand a fantastic leave package — starting at24 days, rising to32 dayswith service, plus8 bank holidaysand anextra concessionary dayto enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It’s an offence to apply if you’re barred from working with these groups.

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

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