Data Improvement Officer

2 weeks ago

Aylesbury Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Buckinghamshire Council Full time

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Data Improvement Officer to join Children’s Services.

In this role, you will provide data and process support to deliver better outcomes for children and young people with SEND in the local area, in collaboration with various partners and stakeholders.

Contract: This is a fixed term post for the duration of one year.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively neworganisation that combines the strengths and expertiseof the previousfive councils in the countytocreate positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to providestronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.

Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected– only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.

We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey. You will be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.

About the role

As a Data Improvement Officer, you will manage, analyse, evaluate and report on data related to SEN resourcing, quality assurance, statutory returns and service improvement. You will also support the development of information systems, policies and standards, and liaise with internal and external data officers.

Some of your day-to-day tasks will include:

  • Contributing to the analysis and reporting of progress, using information gathered from a range of sources.
  • Identifying and escalating issues as they arise and supporting officers in finding solutions to overcome these.
  • Supporting the production of clear documentation and evidence of progress that can be shared for internal and external scrutiny.
  • Supporting services to plan for and collate the impact of improvement activity on children, young people and families using a variety of approaches.
  • Providing support to the SEN Improvement Team within iSEND with tasks related to Delivering Better Value programme in SEND and additional support as required.
About you

You will have knowledge of the specialist work practices, systems, policies, procedures and professional guidelines relevant to the work area. You should also have excellent ICT, data and reporting skills, including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems, technical knowledge of data systems and processes including analysis and reporting techniques.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and relationship building skills.
  • Be numerate and accurate with good attention to detail.
  • Have good planning and organisational skills with proven ability to prioritise workloads, monitor and evaluate work to ensure deadlines are achieved.
  • Be able to demonstrate analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Hold a Level 2 English and Maths qualification and be educated to NVQ 4/HND/BTEC standard or equivalent.

For more information, please refer to the job summary attached.

Interviews will take place from the 20 th May onwards

The interview process will include a computer-based exercise that will need completing prior to interview for all shortlisted applicants.

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

  • All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious , Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

  • a fair and inclusive culture
  • the chance to really make a difference to those around you
  • health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
  • a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
  • ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
  • opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Ensuring that children and young people in Buckinghamshire reach their potential is a primary focus within our Education service. It’s essential that we provide inclusive and life-long learning opportunities for all of our young people - so we look to raise standards, attainment and aspirations in a number of ways.

Our key priorities include: improving the quality and timeliness of Education, Health and Care Plans and the support families of children with SEND receive; reducing the number of exclusions both permanent and fixed term; and providing the children of Buckinghamshire with the highest quality education possible.

We aim to provide the right support, at the right time for families requiring non-statutory intervention, and provide sufficient, high quality early years and school places for children in Buckinghamshire. Despite Buckinghamshire having a higher percentage of good or outstanding Early Years providers and schools than national averages, we are not complacent.

We are keen to strengthen the services we deliver to provide the children of Buckinghamshire the highest quality education possible.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. We also offer a salary sacrifice personal car lease scheme to those who are eligible and have passed their probation period. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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