Directorate Performance, Research And Intelligence Support Officer

Company	Manchester City CouncilSee more
Address	Manchester, Greater Manchester
Category	Retail

Job description

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: 27 February 2024

This role is subject to -

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Performance, Research & Intelligence team. Our role is to ensure decision-makers in Manchester have the evidence and Intelligence they need to shape strategic and operational thinking and are able to demonstrate the impact of those choices on meeting the priorities of the Our Manchester Strategy and making lives better for everyone who lives in our city.

This role has a particular focus on data and Intelligence relating to children’s social care. Examples of the work the role will cover include supporting our social care teams to understand and develop their services to provide the best outcomes for our residents, providing the evidence to services that support our young people and producing the analytics that give senior leaders oversight of how the organisation is performing in delivering services to our residents. The role also supports with the submission of statutory returns and regional data collections.

You will work alongside a large, diverse, multi-disciplinary team with a wide range of thematic areas and there are opportunities to work on cross-cutting projects and innovations. You will work with a team of people who are energised and passionate about Manchester and are driven to ensure that we are making the right connections and maximising the power of data and Intelligence to achieve the best outcomes for our residents and our city.

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We're looking for someone with a passion for working with data and statistics and with experience of using a range of software and tools to extract, prepare, analyse and present complex data sets.

Ideally you will have a track record of being able to quickly understand and assimilate complex information and learn new subject areas.

You will be able to manage and analyse a range of complex data sources and ideally have experience of using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

You will have excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage your own time and work independently.

You will have experience of extracting, cleansing and manipulating large datasets and building reports using software such as Business Objects and PowerBI. Experience of SQL would be beneficial.

You will have experience of working with spreadsheets such as MS Excel and possess excellent communication skills.

You will be able to work and build relationships with a wide range of people within PRI as well as within the services the role supports.

You will be someone who is interested in innovations in data science, emerging new technology and keeping informed about the latest research and emerging intelligence particularly around children’s social care.

You will be supported to develop your skills and knowledge across a range of areas such as automating processes, statistical methods, analytics, research methods, evaluation, all within one of the leading Local Authority performance and research teams in the country. We will provide opportunities to work with a range of people with different expertise within PRI as well as across Children's Services and other teams in the Council.

Benefits

We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion. When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here. To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another: We take time to listen and understand We work together and trust each other We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things We’re proud and passionate about Manchester A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve. Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. If you want to find out more about the role, our culture, flexible arrangements or any adjustments, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. If you are invited to interview we will ask you if you require any adjustments in order for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process. Guaranteed Interview Scheme As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care, or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition Accessibility As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work. We’ve also included some useful tips on how to submit the best application. When you join us We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role. Other relevant information Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment Who we are - Manchester City Council Privacy Notice

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