Transformation Data Officer

The Role

Do you see yourself using data and insight to drive meaningful change for children and families?

Can you use your analytical skills to support services that make a difference?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!

Our Children's Services are looking for a passionate and dedicated Transformation Data Officer to join our innovative team and help improve outcomes for families in Southwark.

About the Role:

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

As a Transformation Data Officer, you'll play a key role in the delivery and development of our Community Family Help service. You'll work alongside the Service Manager and Head of Performance and Systems to:

• Shape and maintain the data profile for Community Family Help
• Use tools such as Power BI and Synergy to turn complex data into clear insights
• Support strategic planning through data-led recommendations
• Coordinate key data returns and ensure compliance with national requirements
• Create compelling reports and narratives to support transformational change
• Lead on multi-agency data coordination and performance tracking

About You:

We're looking for someone who brings both technical skills and a passion for improving lives.

You will have:

• Strong analytical and data visualisation skills (Power BI experience desirable)
• Experience in Children's Services or a related public sector environment
• An understanding of how data informs policy, performance, and outcomes
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• A collaborative approach with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders
• Experience managing or overseeing project activity, data systems, or small teams

About the Team:

You'll join our Performance Team within Children's Services, a key part of the wider Quality Assurance and Practice Development division. Our focus is building a strong evidence base to support the delivery of service to Children and Families.

We work closely with frontline teams, partners, and senior leaders, combining policy, data, and performance insight to inform better services. You'll be part of a team that is collaborative, ambitious, and dedicated to improving lives.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Craig Benning at .

This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.

Benefits and more information:

In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.

Recruitment timetable

Recruitment Timeline:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on 9th July 2025

Shortlisting date/s: 11th July 2025

Interview date/s: 18th July 2025

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.