Intelligence Analyst

About the role

The Intelligence Analyst will support the delivery of information and intelligence about service performance and effectiveness through the collection, validation, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of data and other qualitative information. The post-holder will provide support to service managers to establish and maintain performance management systems that meet national and local requirements, and will be responsible for statutory performance reporting and compliance reporting to the commissioning Councils.  The post-holder will also support the organisation’s commissioning programme and strategic initiatives, by supporting the delivery of performance information to inform strategic and local needs assessments.   

Key areas of focus for this role will include the reporting and interpretation of complex data as required by the organisation and supporting the development of processes that facilitate data quality and timely reporting.  The post holder will contribute to the completion and quality assurance of statutory returns by the required deadlines. The post holder may be required to attend key meetings from time to time to present data and associated analysis. They will have responsibility for the production of data and analysis for a primary area of expertise as required. The post holder will work with front line services to help develop intelligence reports that are useful and impactful in identifying improvements for the children and their families they work with.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Julie Hawdio via email: Julie.hawdio@achievingforchildren.org.uk

About you

• Social care experience and knowledge of statutory frameworks
• Social care and/or education management system proficiency (Liquid Logic preferred)
• Experience building reports to extract data (e.g., Business Objects, SQL, Crystal Reporting)
• Strong relationship-building skills for collaborative reporting
• Data visualization skills (e.g., Business Objects, Power BI, Looker Studio, Power Query, Python)
• Experience presenting complex data to diverse audiences
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Desire to develop technical data skills
• Numeracy and accuracy

About our benefits

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:

• 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract)
• Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
• Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
• Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of staff benefits and discounts
• An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway

To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children click here. For our social work offer click here. For our Recruitment Journey, click here.

Important Information

Start dates: Achieving for Children have set start dates meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.

Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance.

Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For more information about AfC: Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.