About the role
This is a key singular role that is critical in managing and maintaining the BI systems in the West needed to produce performance and statutory returns for Children, including 0-19 Public Health, Education and social care contracts.
Without this post, data and reporting to produce statutory returns will not be possible for WNC Children Services and will result in non-return of statutory requirements as well as non-provision of WNC performance tracking and improvements. There would be a significant and negative effect on the ability to monitor the improvement of services to the most vulnerable children and young people.
What will you be doing?
The post holder will support the DCS, DPH and the Assistant Director through the provision of
-Analysis of performance trends and model future requirements
-Data quality strategy and initiatives
-Analysis of the information gathered by the organisation on its customers and their use of services to inform the development of an evidence-based commissioning strategy.
You will:
1. Manage information projects to provide a platform of statistical evidence for management decision making; to work with the Commissioning Manager and the Finance Business Partner to support the AD by providing them with the information they need through analysis, interpretation, hypothesis testing and consensus building to inform their decision making.
2. Establish and ensure application of professional standards in management information across the area so that data is up-to-date, accurate and at the required standard.
3. Appraise and anticipate changes in legislation and other external drivers that impact on information requirements so that statutory obligations are met.
4. Manage the production of timely performance information for the DCS, to support in their strategic work as part of the Safeguarding Partnership, Annual Conversation with Ofsted, development of the county-wide Commissioning Strategy etc.
5. Liaise with the Business and stakeholders to understand the business requirements and priorities, manage expectations and challenge requests to arrive at a clear an unambiguous set of requirements.
6. Ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of you and other persons, and to comply with the policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the department.
About you
You will have delivered a similar role previously, having experience of innovative approaches to producing data to underpin the tracking of relevant services. You will be able to work in partnership with others, and to be able to operate as BI business partner for the Children's Services Management Team.
Our benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days annual leave per year, 28 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
- Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
- Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Car Lease scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).
- Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
- Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.
The council is in the process of implementing a new pay structure and terms and conditions which will be applicable to this role. The outcome could result in a future variation to the advertised salary, and this will be discussed at interview.
About us
We're a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.
Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.
At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.
When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.
Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.
West Northants Council, where careers thrive.
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