Policy and Reporting Officer

Community Care Live; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

LGPS 18.5% employer contribution

Flexible hybrid working

Wellbeing focus

Professional development

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Policy and Reporting Officer to support service improvement across Children's Services through policy development, performance reporting and quality assurance.

You will work with managers, practitioners and partner agencies to implement policies reflecting current legislation and organisational priorities, and to ensure staff have access to clear and effective guidance that supports high-quality practice.

Qualifications

• Develop policies, performance reporting and quality assurance activity in Children's Services.
• Collate, analyse and report on performance and service data.
• Contribute to audits, reviews and inspections to evidence good practice and improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and implement policies, procedures and practice guidance reflecting current legislation and priorities.
• Prepare accurate reports, dashboards and management information to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with managers, practitioners and partner agencies to ensure clear and effective guidance for staff.

Job description

Policy and Reporting Officer

Hybrid Working

Full-Time 37 hours a week

Salary: £40,777 – £44,075

Permanent

As aPolicy and Reporting Officer, you will play a key role in supporting service improvement across Children's Services through the development of policies, performancereportingand quality assurance activity.

Working closely with managers,practitionersand partner agencies, you will support the development, review and implementation of policies,proceduresand practice guidance, ensuring they reflect current legislation, statutoryrequirementsand organisational priorities. You will help ensure staff have access to clear and effective guidance that supports consistent and high-quality practice.

You willbe responsible forcollating,analysingand reporting on performance and service data, producingaccuratereports,dashboardsand management information to support decision-making, serviceplanningand continuous improvement. Through the effective use of data and intelligence, you will helpidentifytrends,monitorperformanceand support the delivery of improvement priorities.

Working across a range of services, you will contribute to quality assurance processes, including audits,reviewsand inspections, helping toevidencegood practice andidentifyopportunities to improve outcomes for children, youngpeopleand families.

Join us and help shape the future of Children's Services in Nottingham.

We are investing in our workforce and creating exciting opportunities for skilled, ambitious professionals who want to make a lasting difference for children and families. You'll join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation committed to continuous learning, innovation and excellent practice. Together, we're building services where children can thrive and colleagues can develop rewarding careers.

Important : Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of right to work checks in accordance with Home Office requirements.

Working for Nottingham City Council

Working for Nottingham City Council comes with a wide range of award-winning benefits. Alongside competitive pay, generous annual leave, and access to an excellent pension scheme, we are committed to creating an innovative, inclusive, and progressive workplace where colleagues are supported to be their very best.

Our benefits include:

• A competitive salary

• Generous annual leave entitlement (between 26 and 33 days per year depending on your length of service)

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with an 18.5% employer contribution

• Flexible hybrid working

• A strong focus on wellbeing

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

In return, we are looking for compassionate, dedicated people who share our commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people, adults, and families across Nottingham. If you are passionate about making a positive difference through education and social care and want to help people thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Nottingham City Council is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We value diversity and recognise that different perspectives, experiences and ideas help us deliver better services for Nottingham's citizens.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people, and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT+), as these groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce.