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Are you ready to be a Champion for Children in Medway? If you are seeking repetition and predictable, this is NOT the role for you! We are seeking team members to join us in our work, this will include our work to implement the responsibilities outlined in the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd2b17a18f580c277f7887/CWS_Bill_Policy__Summary__notes_as_amended_in_the_House_of__Commons.pdf" target="_blank">Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill</a> We are a lively team and we are looking for enthusiastic and committed people to join us in our work to support children and young people known to Medway Virtual School (MVS). All of our work focusses on securing improved educational outcomes for this cohort.The day may not always go to plan however you will always need to respond quickly and accurately. You will be one of the first point of contacts for partners, stake holders and commissioned external services, such as attendance collection, and manage service inboxes which are public facing, providing first line information and guidance, tracking response and provide direction for further support. You will need to be proficient in accurately and safely handling information from a range of sources. You will not be alone in your role as there are other team members in the same role.There will always be ‘change ahead’ and in this you will be surrounded by creative and child centred colleagues. Children Matter in Medway, and Medway’s Children Matter.We would encourage a conversation about the role. Please do look at the job description and if you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please do not hesitate to make contact: <a href="mailto:sarah.hall@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.hall@medway.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:steven.duthie@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">steven.duthie@medway.gov.uk</a> If you want to read about the work of the virtual school and our responsibilities please have a look here: <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200137/schools_and_learning/1041/education_of_looked-after_children" target="_blank">MVS</a> or read GOV.UK's guidance on <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/promoting-the-education-of-looked-after-children" target="_blank">promoting the education of looked-after children and previously looked-after children</a> Shortlisting will be using the information on your application against the job description.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.<ul></ul>

Medway Council

This is Medway

Medway Virtual School Business Support Officer

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<h2>Strategy and Communications</h2>
Strategy and Communications sits at the centre of the organisation, bringing together several teams with organisation-wide remits and mutual collaboration opportunities. The work of the directorate’s teams includes delivery of major events, designing and leading public affairs or marketing campaigns, providing data, evidence and analysis, leading cross-organisational programmes, to making sure we plan for and can respond to emerging events or emergencies in our city.
<h2>About the role</h2>
Reporting to the Head of Strategic Crime Analysis, the Service Support Officer will work as part of the Strategic Crime Analysis Team within the City Intelligence Unit. This team is responsible for the running and management of both the SafeStats data service and the Information Sharing to Tackle Violence (ISTV) programme. The role holder will be required to help maintain the SafeStats data service and the ISTV programme, while also being involved in development work to enhance and improve upon the service provision and efficiency of both. The role will contribute to making London a safer place to live, work and visit, through supporting the Mayor’s priorities around crime, public safety, and public health.
<h2>What your day will look like</h2>
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<li>&nbsp; &nbsp;Undertake administrative tasks related to SafeStats user accounts, including password resets and authoriser changeovers.&nbsp; - &nbsp; &nbsp;Respond to any queries or requests for work that have been sent into the shared mailbox. - &nbsp; &nbsp;Save and log any new SafeStats data submissions received in the mailbox. - &nbsp; &nbsp;Chase any outstanding data submissions from the relevant data provider(s). - &nbsp; &nbsp;Retrieve/download additional datasets as required from alternative sources.&nbsp; - &nbsp; &nbsp;Quality assure the unprocessed datasets; communicating with data providers if any data issues are found.&nbsp; - &nbsp; &nbsp;Process new data and upload onto the SafeStats data platform.&nbsp; - &nbsp; &nbsp;Geocode the free-text location datasets.&nbsp; - &nbsp; &nbsp;Quality assure the processed output within SafeStats – making amendments to the code and/or data as needed.&nbsp; - &nbsp; &nbsp;Send out data update email to SafeStats users.&nbsp; - &nbsp; &nbsp;Run automated performance/audit/analytical reports as required.&nbsp; - &nbsp; &nbsp;Assist in writing the processing code for new SafeStats datasets. - &nbsp; &nbsp;Test development work on the SafeStats platform once the code has been deployed.</li>
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<h2>Skills, knowledge and experience</h2>
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
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<li>Experience of working with large complex datasets - including data cleaning, transformation, and QA.</li>
<li>Demonstrable ability to work across a modern data workflow, including R and PostgreSQL.</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills, demonstrated by a relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.</li>
<li>Strong data literacy: ability to interpret statistical outputs and communicate these effectively.</li>
<li>Successful maintenance of working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.</li>
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<a href="https://greaterlondonauthority-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/sophie_deakin_london_gov_uk/EVzvpKZqBVBGrwBE1XcDYOgBZz7-6FzNHFojNv4PFIYFLA?e=au8c72" target="_blank">Service Support Officer Job Description</a>

The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf" target="_blank">GLA Competency Framework</a>
How to apply
If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:
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<li>Up to date CV</li>
<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>
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Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.
Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)
As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.&nbsp;
<h2>If you have questions about the role</h2>
If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager [Sophie Deakin] would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at [<a href="mailto:sophie.deakin@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">sophie.deakin@london.gov.uk</a>].
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the&nbsp;<a href="mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk" target="_blank">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;who support the GLA with recruitment.
<h2>Assessment process</h2>
Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.
The interview/assessment date will be w/c 28th July 2025.&nbsp;
Benefits
GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
<h2>Additional Information</h2>
Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.&nbsp;
<h2>More Support</h2>
If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>.
The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation, and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants. Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.

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