Systems & Data Analyst - Exploitation, Missing and Youth Justice Services

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To provide specialist data analysis, performance reporting and systems support to the Exploitation, Missing and Youth Justice Service, enabling the effective use of intelligence, performance information and business insight to improve service delivery and outcomes for children and young people.

The postholder will be responsible for maintaining, developing and analysing performance data, dashboards and reporting systems, supporting operational and strategic decision-making across Children's Services and partner agencies. The role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality analysis, statutory reporting and performance management information.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update existing performance dashboards and reporting tools.
  
• Ensure the accuracy, quality and integrity of performance and operational data.
  
• Produce monthly and quarterly performance reports for managers and senior leaders.
  
• Analyse data relating to:
  • Caseloads
    
  • Workforce allocations
    
  • Waiting lists
    
  • Service activity
    
  • Practitioner workloads
    
• Support the ongoing development and enhancement of reporting systems and dashboards.
  
• Work with ChildView, Liquidlogic and other case management systems to ensure effective data flows and reporting.
  
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and visualisations.
  
• Produce performance scorecards and management information reports.
  
• Provide analytical reports for:
  • Senior Leadership Teams
    
  • Operational Managers
    
  • Department for Education
    
  • Ministry of Justice
    
  • Youth Justice Board
    
  • Police and Crime Commissioner
    
  • Violence Reduction Unit
    
  • Partner Agencies
    
• Undertake analysis for:
  • Joint Strategic Needs Assessments
    
  • Annual Reports
    
  • Performance Reports
    
  • Needs Assessments
    
  • Impact Assessments
    
  • Equity Audits
    
• Support the completion of statutory and non-statutory returns.
  
• Assist with service readiness and preparation for inspections.
  
• Provide tracking, monitoring and mapping information to support service improvement.
  
• Deliver systems training and support to colleagues where required.
  
• Support quality assurance activities through analysis of case audit outcomes.
  
• Work collaboratively with Children's Services, Youth Justice and partner agencies to improve data quality and performance reporting.
  
• Ensure compliance with data protection, information governance and confidentiality requirements.
  

Requirements

Essential

• Degree in a relevant subject involving statistical or analytical techniques, or equivalent relevant experience.
  
• Proven experience working as a Data Analyst.
  
• Strong Power BI skills including dashboard maintenance, reporting and data visualisation.
  
• Experience analysing large and complex datasets.
  
• Experience of statistical analysis and performance reporting.
  
• Experience working with data management systems and integrated data platforms.
  
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
  
• Experience interpreting and presenting complex data clearly.
  
• Ability to develop automated and streamlined reporting solutions.
  
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
  
• Experience working with confidential and sensitive information.
  
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  

Desirable

• Experience within Local Government.
  
• Experience within Children's Services, Youth Justice or Social Care.
  
• Experience using:
  • ChildView
    
  • Liquidlogic
    
  • SQL Server Management Studio
    
  • ArcGIS
    
  • R
    
• Understanding of caseload management, waiting lists and workforce allocation reporting.
  
• Experience producing statutory returns and performance submissions.
  
• Knowledge of Department for Education and Youth Justice reporting requirements.
  
• Experience delivering training and systems support.
  

Additional Information

• Location: Elmwood Place, Smithswood / Bluebell Centre, Chelmsley Wood (Hybrid Working)
  
• Hours Per Week: 37 Hours
  
• Payment Frequency: Bi-Weekly Payments