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Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us click here.
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Data Analyst - Intelligence and Improvement
Achieving for Children's (AfC) Business Services Directorate is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Data Analyst to join our Intelligence and Improvement Team. This role supports Kingston and Richmond services, specifically social care, education, and health services for children and young people.
Please note that this is a 2 year (24 month) fixed-term contract.
About the role
This is an entry-level analytical position focused on further developing core skills. You will primarily deliver information and intelligence on service performance and effectiveness through the collection, validation, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of data. You will work collaboratively with Performance Leads to support intelligence and improvement projects, provide crucial data support, and assist with analytical tasks.
Key responsibilities include supporting service managers in establishing and maintaining performance management systems, contributing to statutory returns and internal performance frameworks, ensuring data quality, and timely reporting to support the organisation's commissioning programme and strategic initiatives
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Julie Hawdio, Head of Intelligence and Improvement on julie.hawdio@achieivingforchildren.org.uk
About you
- Educated to degree level or equivalent (desirable)
- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
- Knowledge of children’s services data recording and statutory reporting frameworks (desirable)
- Proficiency in social care and/or education management systems (Liquid Logic preferred)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Experience in building reports and data visualization (e.g., Business Objects, SQL, Power Query, Python, Power BI)
- Strong relationship-building skills for collaborative reporting
- Ability to contribute to strategic thinking, problem-solving, and service improvement
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
- Strong attention to detail and problem resolution skills
- Desire to develop technical data skills and analytical capabilities
- High level of 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).
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.
