Business Support Officer - Data (Internal Applicants Only)
Business Support Officer - Data (Internal Applicants Only)
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PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS
Organisation:Leicestershire County Council
Work Location:County Hall Glenfield LE3 8RA
Worker Category:Hybrid
Salary:Grade 8 27717 - 30066 per annum
Working Hours:Role 1: 17 hours per week Role 2: 37 hours per week
Contract Type:Role 1: Permanent Role 2: Fixed term / Secondment 12 months
Closing Date:3rd August 2025
Interview Date(s):TBC
About the role
The successful applicant will be joining a team who are responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate production of statutory returns and statistical information for internal and external partners including Ofsted DFE and YJB. The role will be vital in ensuring the capturing and maintenance of high-quality information for the department to include addressing data quality issues supporting training and induction of new starters and producing clear instructions on how to use systems effectively and efficiently. Team members develop their understanding of a variety of services within the department and will have an area of responsibility which will require the post holder to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Please note that there are 2 roles available please indicate in your application which of these you are applying for.
- Role 1 is a permanent vacancy with 17 working hours per week
- Role 2 is a fixed term / secondment for 12 months with 37 working hours per week.
About you
- Experience of using case management systems or similar and recognising the importance of maintaining high standards of information within those systems.
- Substantial experience in the effective use of Microsoft Office software particularly EXCEL skills and the ability to support others in their use and understanding of IT based systems.
- Previous experience of collection and collation of data performing calculations and the ability to analyse and interpret data/information and present it effectively.
- Experience of working to strict timescales and meeting deadlines with the ability to deal calmly and effectively with competing pressures.
- Organised approach to work with the ability to address and solve problems.
- The ability to perform effectively as part of a team and to engage motivate and direct the efforts of others towards agreed departmental objectives.
- The ability to communicate confidently and effectively both written and verbally appropriate to the subject matter and audience.
You must also have an understanding of and commitment toequality diversity and inclusion.
In addition we also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesand will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.
Interested in Flexible Working
We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore wherever possible we will consider working arrangements that suit an individuals personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working part-time hours compressed hours flexible start and finish times home/remote working etc.
Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Styles page on our career site.
For more information or an informal discussionplease contact:
Kelly Bennion
Telephone: 0
How to Apply
Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the About You section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.
To apply for this job please click on Apply Now. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above. For more information see theHow to Applysection on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning(select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: applying for this post you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Intern
