Senior Officer - Information & Intelligence (Virtual School)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
20/09/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 09/10/2022 23:59
Job Category:
Policy/ Research
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is seeking to enhance its existing Information and Intelligence Team.
This post will contribute to the research, analysis, provision and dissemination of information and intelligence to support strategic planning and improvement in respect of the Extended Duties of the Virtual School, the wider SEND & Inclusion Service, Children’s Services and other directorates across the Council.
To deliver the above, the post will work closely and flexibly with the Virtual School and wider SEND & Inclusion Service, Children’s Services, other directorates across the Council, agencies, partners and stakeholders.
The Information and Intelligence Team sits within Children’s Services at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and is responsible for the development of an intelligence-led and analytical approach to strategy and improvement for Children’s Services.
On a daily basis, the Team undertakes research and analysis and provides and disseminates information and intelligence to support strategic planning and improvement in Children’s Services and all other directorates across the Council.
The Team is also responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of the Stockton-on-Tees’ schools performance management Service Level Agreement.
The successful candidate would ideally:
• Have knowledge of children’s social care, education and special educational needs
• Have experience of developing, implementing and maintaining children’s social care and education information and intelligence solutions
• Be familiar with and have experience of using Alteryx, Crystal Reports, GIS software, PostgreSQL, PowerBI, SSRS and SQL.
The successful candidate would thrive on managing a varied work programme; have an enquiring mind and an appetite for innovation; be an organised, self-sufficient, motivated and outcome focused team player; be an excellent communicator and a quick learner; be creative; be credible and comfortable when dealing with senior officers and partners; have a good eye for detail; and strive to always provide the highest levels of customer care.
Please note this is a fixed term post for 2 years.
This post has been identified as suitable for flexible working which enables the postholder to work 60% of their working time away from the office.
In return we offer an excellent total reward package, including:
• A competitive salary of up to £34,373. There is a pay award currently being negotiated and the Employer’s offer is an additional £1,925 per annum.
• Flexible Working arrangements –working onsite at our offices in Stockton, and the ability to work some of your time from home.
• 26 days annual leave per year rising to 31 with 5 years service. Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement
• Access to a number of employee benefits including an employee counselling service, Physiotherapy, salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme and more.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Johanne Parker on Tel. 01642 528866.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.