Job Description

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: 20 September 2023

This role is subject to:

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

Two exciting opportunities have arisen for a Senior Data Officer within the Performance, Research and Intelligence (PRI) department.

PRI\xe2\x80\x99s core function is \xe2\x80\x9cto ensure decision makers in Manchester have the evidence and intelligence they need to shape strategic and operational thinking, and to demonstrate the impact those choices have on our priorities\xe2\x80\x9d.

The PRI service delivery is set out across three thematic multidisciplinary teams (People, Place, Core). One of roles will sit in the Core team and the other in the People team. The successful candidates will report to the Performance and Insight Manager in the relevant team.

The Core team are responsible for supporting the councils core business processes, working closely with Human Resources, Organisational Management, Payroll, Finance, Procurement and Employee Self services. The team extract, transform and loads (ETL) data from multiple sources into data warehouses that can be queried using business intelligence tools such as SAP Business Objects or SAP Business Warehouse for reporting and analytics. The team also oversee the Local Government Transparency Code, coordinating and publishing open data onto the council\xe2\x80\x99s website.

The People team are responsible for supporting our social care teams to understand and develop their services to provide the best outcomes for our residents, providing the evidence to services that support our young people and producing the reports and analytics that give senior leaders oversight of how the organisation is performing in delivering services to our residents. The team are also responsible for the submission of statutory returns and regional data collections.

The role also has some managerial functions and will be responsible for the supervision of the Data Officers and the work the team complete, helping deliver the wider team\xe2\x80\x99s priorities, which include; -

• Providing Insight and project support to drive awareness, challenge, reform and innovate
• Improving consistency and performance, streamlining processes where appropriate
• Providing data and intelligence to support corporate priorities
• Promoting information as an asset and improving data in core systems
• Promoting the effective use of Business Intelligence (BI) tools
• Delivering statutory returns and consultations
• Maintaining strong relationships with services and partner agencies
• Supporting staff to develop and look after themselves

The role will involve building and maintaining effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. It will play an integral part in translating complex situations advising on the proper use of systems, providing insight to enable stakeholders to endorse good practice and make sound decisions on service planning and performance, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, enthusiastic and assertive, and able to demonstrate the Our Manchester behaviours in their approach to work.

The candidate should possess good communication skills to build positive relationships with stakeholders. Ideally have management experience, motivating and leading a team.

The right candidate will have good ICT skills using MS packages, in particular MS Excel, building reports using software such as Business Objects, PowerBI and experience of SQL would be beneficial. They will have experience of ETL using tools such as SAP BW and Data Services with good attention to detail. They should possess good analytical and problem-solving skills to support end-users, demonstrating sound professional judgement and the ability to handle competing priorities along with awareness of Data Protection and information security.

We\xe2\x80\x99re the local government authority for , and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We\xe2\x80\x99re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.

When you join us, you\xe2\x80\x99re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that\'s fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five \xe2\x80\x98behaviours\xe2\x80\x99 \xe2\x80\x93 the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We \xe2\x80\x98own it\xe2\x80\x99 and we\xe2\x80\x99re not afraid to try new things
• We\xe2\x80\x99re proud and passionate about Manchester

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.

Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. If you want to find out more about the role, our culture, flexible arrangements or any adjustments, please let us know by emailing . If you are invited to interview we will ask you if you require any adjustments in order for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.

If you would like to access the job details in another format, such as large print, audio or printed on a coloured paper, please email or call 0161 227 3373.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you\'ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Accessibility

As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.

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When you join us

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we\xe2\x80\x99ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

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