Youth Justice Information Analyst

Milton Keynes City Council; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 28 days

Pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Health benefits

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Milton Keynes City Council is recruiting a Youth Justice Information Analyst to turn information into meaningful insight and support decision-making across the Youth Justice Service. The role involves collecting and validating data, maintaining information systems, and providing reporting that informs performance and service planning.

You will work with colleagues, managers and partner organisations to ensure data accuracy, security and timely statutory reporting, while supporting continuous

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or an equivalent qualification, or significant administrative and data analysis experience.
• Knowledge of Youth Justice legislation and an understanding of data reporting requirements within a Youth Justice environment.
• Experience of gathering, analysing and interpreting data, with the ability to identify trends and produce meaningful information.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of audiences, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and service demands.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and contribute positively to service development and improvement.
• Highly developed information technology skills, including Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn specialist systems quickly.
• The ability to produce clear, concise and accurate reports supported by analysis and evidence.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive business and administrative support to the Youth Justice Service, including coordinating meetings, managing diaries, arranging venues and supporting partnership activity.
• Lead on the collection, validation, analysis and reporting of Youth Justice data, ensuring information is accurate, compliant and submitted within statutory deadlines.
• Maintain and develop Youth Justice information systems, support colleagues in their use, resolve system issues and coordinate system updates and improvements.
• Analyse and interpret data to support performance management, service planning, the Youth Justice Plan and wider service improvement initiatives.
• Respond to requests for statistical information, support business cases and projects, and manage financial administration processes in line with council procedures.
• Act as a professional first point of contact for stakeholders and coordinate the Appropriate Adult Scheme, including volunteer recruitment, rota management and ongoing support.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

MS Office

Information governance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration

Tools

Specialist systems

Job description

Job Introduction

We're recruiting a Youth Justice Information Analyst to join our Youth Justice Service.

This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys turning information into meaningful insight and using data to help improve outcomes for children and young people.

As our Youth Justice Information Analyst, you'll play a key role in ensuring that information is accurate, secure and available to support decision‑making across the service. You'll help colleagues and partners understand performance, identify trends and meet statutory reporting requirements.

You'll work closely with operational colleagues, managers and partner organisations, providing analysis and reporting that supports service delivery and continuous improvement. You'll also help maintain specialist systems, support business processes and ensure the integrity of sensitive information.

At Milton Keynes City Council, we deliver more than 200 services that make a real difference to people're lives. We are dedicated, respectful and collaborative, and we are committed to making Milton Keynes a better place to live, work and thrive. We are proud of our diverse communities and work together to create positive outcomes for local people.

If you are looking for a role where your analytical skills can directly support services for children, young people and communities, this is the role for you.

Site‑Based role

This is a Site‑Based role, and you'll be expected to work from the designated workplace.

Interviews for this role will be held on 6th October 2026

At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We're dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.

Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk

Main Responsibility

• Provide comprehensive business and administrative support to the Youth Justice Service, including coordinating meetings, managing diaries, arranging venues and supporting partnership activity.


• Lead on the collection, validation, analysis and reporting of Youth Justice data, ensuring information is accurate, compliant and submitted within statutory deadlines.


• Maintain and develop Youth Justice information systems, support colleagues in their use, resolve system issues and coordinate system updates and improvements.


• Analyse and interpret data to support performance management, service planning, the Youth Justice Plan and wider service improvement initiatives.


• Respond to requests for statistical information, support business cases and projects, and manage financial administration processes in line with council procedures.


• Act as a professional first point of contact for stakeholders and coordinate the Appropriate Adult Scheme, including volunteer recruitment, rota management and ongoing support.

The Ideal Candidate

• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or an equivalent qualification, or significant administrative and data analysis experience.


• Knowledge of Youth Justice legislation and an understanding of data reporting requirements within a Youth Justice environment.


• Experience of gathering, analysing and interpreting data, with the ability to identify trends and produce meaningful information.


• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of audiences, both verbally and in writing.


• Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and service demands.


• The ability to work independently, use initiative and contribute positively to service development and improvement.


• Highly developed information technology skills, including Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn specialist systems quickly.


• The ability to produce clear, concise and accurate reports supported by analysis and evidence.

As part of the pre-employment checks, should you be offered the role, we'll carry out a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.


• Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.


• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support.


• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.


• Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can lease an electric or low-emission vehicle at a reduced cost through salary sacrifice, subject to National Minimum Wage and other eligibility requirements.


• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes

Roles are either 'site based' or 'home based'.

Site based roles are mainly based at the workplace, with the option to work from home for up to two days a week, depending on service needs.

Home based roles are mainly based at home, with the expectation of attending the workplace up to one day a week.

The working arrangement for each role is set by the manager, based on service requirements.

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round‑the‑clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We're very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it's time for a new role.

If you'd like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council, see attached.