Senior Information Analyst (EEI) - OCC614995

Job details

Salary range: £43,421 per annum 
Work location: County Hall, Oxford

Please note we are actively looking at our ways of working using everything we have learnt and heard from our people about the organisational and personal benefits of agile working.  Each role at OCC is different and we know the needs of individuals are also varied, and so our approach to where and how often we would like to see you in person will be taken depending on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you as part of the recruitment process.  
Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working  
Contract type: Permanent
Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check   

Closing date: Sunday 26th May 2024
Interview date: TBC

•    Do you have the skillset we need to contribute to making a real difference to the lives of children in Oxfordshire? 
•    Are you looking for an exciting new challenge?
•    Do you want to join a forward thinking and innovative team?
•    Can you understand, analyse, and present complex insights to be easily understood?  

Then we need you!

About us

The Performance and Information Team provides performance information alongside data analysis and insights to support the work of the Children, Education and Families Directorate.  You will be joining the team at an exciting time, where as an organisation we are striving to be data led and embrace new ways of working to help ensure the best possible outcomes for children across the County.

About the role

Oxfordshire County Council's performance and information team is looking for a motivated and ambitious senior information analyst. This person will support our education and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) teams. You will provide key performance information and analysis to help improve the outcomes for all children in Oxfordshire, playing a key role to ensure we meet all our local and national performance reporting requirements. 

You will:

•    provide comprehensive, accurate and timely data analysis to key customers enabling evidence-based policy and decision making. 
•    have experience of managing and leading teams, reporting to senior stakeholders and driving continuous improvement
•    ensure statistical returns to government are timely and accurate. 
•    line manage two information analysts.

The successful applicant will work closely with other data-driven teams across the organisation, and our partners, as well as with the professionals in the service areas who produce the raw data and use the analytical outcomes.
 

About you

You should have experience of working with data to a high level and be able to manage a busy workload and prioritise.

Experience of working with performance reporting systems and tools such as Excel, BusinessObjects and Power BI is required.  Training will be provided as necessary to refresh or improve skills.
 

Rewards and benefits

It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.
 
We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 33 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.

Oxfordshire County Council’s values are: Always learning; Be kind and care; Equality and integrity in all we do; Taking responsibility; and Daring to do it differently.

Would you like to know more?

Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jenny Law, Performance and Information Manager (Education), on 07392 318975 or jenny.law@oxfordshire.gov.uk, or Louise Tustian on 07917 160190 or louise.tustian@oxfordshire.gov.uk

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