An internal secondment for existing North Somerset Council Staff would be considered. Please ensure you have the permission of your line manager before applying.
About Us
North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our residents and our communities. We are committed to creating an open, fair, green North Somerset. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our Business Intelligence Service. The Business Intelligence Service is responsible for providing information, data and analysis across the whole council. This role will be specifically around our Education system Capita.
As part of a small team dealing with primarily Education and SEND data, you will assist with the collation, analysis, production and presentation of management information and activities to improve the quality of data feeding into that analysis. You will use a variety of tools, including Excel and Capita reports. You will also liaise with schools and other settings to help improve the quality of data they provide to us, whether this is through direct conversations with schools or directly from their systems into our via B2B (Base to Base) link. The work you carry out will feed-into and underpin statutory returns and management reports to senior managers. It is key to support us in improving outcomes for children and families.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and update information systems and databases
Provide a wide and varied range of administrative tasks to assigned projects ensuring written reports are compiled, support is provided, and records are accurate which will help to inform decision making.
Contribute towards statutory data collections
Develop ways to improve data accuracy and quality
Respond to Freedom of Information Requests and any other adhoc requests for information, data and analysis
About You
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about data, excellent eye for detail and who possesses the following skills and experience:
Essential Criteria
You will have experience of working in a similar environment or within a similar role with translatable skills.
You will have effective IT (especially Excel) and numeracy skills including the ability to accurately update information systems and databases.
You will have good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of Education and or SEND
Experience of using Capita
What We Offer
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
Competitive salary and benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunities for professional development
Staff groups
Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
Dedicated Wellbeing Team
Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes
Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Hannah Batts Principal Business Intelligence Lead, by email
Important Information
Interview Date: Thursday 27 February 2025.
We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.
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