SEND Reform Data Officer

Hillingdon Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Hours

36 Hour Week

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Hillingdon Council is seeking a SEND Reform Data Officer to turn complex information into clear, actionable insight for SEND services and partners. You will build dashboards and run analyses to support evidence-based decisions across Education, Social Care and Health.

Join a collaborative team focusing on improving outcomes for children and families through data-driven decision making within the SEND Reform Programme.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis, business intelligence or performance reporting.
• Strong skills in Power BI, Excel and data visualisation.
• Experience using SQL or similar data querying tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings to non-technical audiences.
• A commitment to data quality, accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Experience within SEND, education, children's services or local government would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports and analytical products using Power BI, SQL and other reporting tools.
• Analyse operational, performance and financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of SEND Reform initiatives, including Experts at Hand.
• Produce reports and presentations for senior leaders, programme boards and partners.
• Support statutory reporting, quality assurance and performance monitoring.
• Help improve data quality, consistency and accessibility across SEND services.
• Work with colleagues to develop meaningful measures and reporting frameworks.
• Contribute to SEND inspection readiness and continuous improvement activity.

Skills

Power BI

Data visualisation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

SQL

Job description

About the role

Use Data to Improve Outcomes for Children and Young People with SEND

Are you passionate about turning data into meaningful insight? Do you want your work to directly influence services that support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

We are looking for a SEND Reform Data Officer to support the delivery of Hillingdon's SEND Reform Programme, including the innovative Experts at Hand model. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how data is used to improve inclusion, early intervention and outcomes for children, young people and families across the borough.

As SEND Reform Data Officer, you will provide specialist analytical and reporting support to SEND services, helping leaders and partners make informed, evidence‑based decisions.

Working closely with Education, SEND, Early Help, Social Care, Health and Business Intelligence teams, you will develop reporting tools, analyse performance and financial data, and provide insight that supports service improvement and programme delivery.

• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports and analytical products using Power BI, SQL and other reporting tools.
• Analyse operational, performance and financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of SEND Reform initiatives, including Experts at Hand.
• Produce reports and presentations for senior leaders, programme boards and partners.
• Support statutory reporting, quality assurance and performance monitoring.
• Help improve data quality, consistency and accessibility across SEND services.
• Work with colleagues to develop meaningful measures and reporting frameworks.
• Contribute to SEND inspection readiness and continuous improvement activity.

About You

We are looking for a skilled analyst who can turn complex information into clear, actionable insight.

• Experience in data analysis, business intelligence or performance reporting.
• Strong skills in Power BI, Excel and data visualisation.
• Experience using SQL or similar data querying tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings to non-technical audiences.
• A commitment to data quality, accuracy and continuous improvement.

Experience within SEND, education, children's services or local government would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join Hillingdon?

This is an opportunity to be part of a transformational programme that is improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND across the borough.

You'll work in a collaborative environment, develop your analytical expertise and play a key role in shaping services through data-driven decision-making.

About us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

• Flexible Working Hours - We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week - Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement - increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure - Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work - Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme - access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Perkbox Benefits - Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Perkbox Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services - Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support - Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
• Trade Union Membership - The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees' freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a 'per application' basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre‑employment screening:

• Enhanced DBS Check
• 5 years of Referencing

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.