Principal Intelligence and Insight Officer (Career Graded Role)
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Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Come join us and be part of our success.
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people in Knowsley?
We are looking for a highly skilled Principal Intelligence and Insight Officer to join our team and play a central role in shaping the future of our borough.
This is a senior, career graded post, offering progression opportunities based on your skills, experience and impact. As a Principal Intelligence and Insight Officer you’ll
- Lead the development of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment and other key intelligence products.
- Provide high-quality analysis and insight on complex issues, from demographics and inequalities to the wider determinants of health and wellbeing.
- Support services across the Council to make better use of intelligence and insight in their planning and delivery.
- Work closely with partners across the Knowsley Better Together Partnership to share data, insight and research, ensuring that decisions are informed by evidence and by the voices of local communities.
- Play a role in our Data Transformation Programme, exploring new approaches including AI tools.
- Manage and develop members of the Intelligence and Insight Team, ensuring high standards and continual improvement.
We’re looking someone who can work at pace and manage multiple priorities, while keeping sight of the bigger picture. You’ll bring:
- Strong skills in data analysis, research and interpretation, with the ability to turn complex information into actionable insight.
- Evidence of presenting complex and sensitive information into actionable insight.
- A collaborative approach, working across reams and partners to deliver shared goals.
- A commitment to embedding community voices in intelligence work, helping to ensure residents’ perspectives inform decision making.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Gemma Melia at gemma.melia@knowsley.gov.uk
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.
Salary range
- £49,282 - £54,495 per year