Job Introduction
The School Organisation Team are responsible for the County Council’s statutory duty to ensure we have sufficient school places for children in Staffordshire.
We would really love to find someone that is enthusiastic about data, who has a curious nature and a good eye for detail.
We are looking for an Intelligence and Analysis Assistant to join our forward-thinking and supportive team to collate and prepare data for specialist provision data requirements for the Department for Education (DfE) Annual School Capacity Collection (SCAP). The responsibility to submit this data is new for 2023 across the country and the data requirements will likely develop over time. We are looking for someone who has the drive, initiative and determination to contribute to this piece of work and you will need to be motivated to research problems and further develop your skills and knowledge.
You will need good organisational skills and a strong grasp of MS Office applications, in particular Microsoft Excel or equivalent tools so do please detail your experience of this in your application.
The work the team does is interesting and varied in an ever-changing education landscape. The team are highly regarded, have a wealth of knowledge and a wide range of experience, we are looking for someone to join us who is enthusiastic, keen to learn, organised and adaptable. If that’s you, please get in touch.
This is a 2 year, fixed term contract.
Main Responsibility
In this key role you will be contributing to the development of methodologies and processes to project the future need in the short-, medium- and long-term future for specialist provision. You will also be required to analyse data including local demographics and information relating to schools and specialist provision and identify statistical patterns and trends.
You will need to maintain and develop good links and working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including working with colleagues and peers both within Staffordshire and other local authorities and the DFE. You will be the first point of contact with the DfE for any SCAP queries relating to specialist provision.
You will be responsible for operating and developing ICT systems, and appropriate methodologies for storing and analysing data, maximising quality and accuracy.
The Ideal Candidate
In this role you will need:
- The ability to use IT software packages to collate, store and analyse data to maximise quality and accuracy.
- Good written communication skills for a wide range of people.
- The ability to contribute to methodologies, processes and procedures.
- To be flexible to an ever-evolving education system.
We welcome applications from candidates with either experience in similar roles or candidates that can demonstrate that they have transferable skills.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Tracey Kellner, School Organisation Co-ordinator, tracey.kellner@staffordshire.gov.uk
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
