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Fixed term opportunity for 12 months.

Working for the City Council in Newcastle isn’t like any other job. Everything we do has an impact on the people that live in our City, so our commitment must be second to none.

This post is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and highly regarded Digital Solutions Team. We are currently working on an ambitious programme to replace the Council’s core social care finance system alongside other IT system implementations. The scale here is huge; the ask is often complex and the context unique. Our Agile multidisciplinary team is using the latest tech, tooling and thinking to transform our social care systems, so they're easier to access and more efficient to use.

We are looking to recruit a Performance and Data Officer to provide additional support to the programme and wider team. The Performance and Data Officer is a well‑organised team player who undertakes a range of tasks to support work within the team to turn information into insight. This includes data extraction, correction and manipulation, providing management information, and responding to queries from internal and external stakeholders.

This is the chance to join an innovative team with the opportunity to help shape the future of services in Newcastle.

Join our dynamic and highly regarded Digital Solutions Team at Newcastle City Council. This is not just any job; your work will directly impact the lives of Newcastle residents. We are on an ambitious journey to overhaul our core social care case management and finance systems alongside other IT‑related projects. The scale is vast, the challenges are complex, and the context is unique. Our Agile, multidisciplinary team leverages the latest technology and methodologies to make our social care systems more accessible and efficient.

• Support the programme by turning information into actionable insights.
• Perform data extraction, correction, and manipulation.
• Provide management information and respond to queries from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with project support tasks to ensure smooth execution and delivery of programme objectives.
• Assist with system design and maintenance.
• Support with helpdesk and data quality tasks.

We are seeking a well‑organised team player who can handle a variety of tasks to support our team. This role is perfect for someone looking to make a tangible difference in a short period.

For an informal discussion, please contact Thomas Brooks, Solutions Delivery Lead, at thomas.brooks@newcastle.gov.uk.

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