Information Assistant

Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Councils policy employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

*This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HRbeforeoffering a job on a secondment basis.*

Information Assistant

The Children and Schools Insight Team are looking for an Information Assistant to support the work they do. This is an exciting time to join as we improve on the excellent systems and processes we already have in place.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will assist in the analysis of information relating to the performance of schools and the broader educational context including services that support children in education settings. You will also support the completion of statutory returns and data collections relating to education and school settings assist schools with data submissions and manage data quality procedures.

About the Candidate:

We are looking for people with problem solving skills and an understanding of quality assurance techniques. You will have the ability to liaise effectively with other services that support children in education settings.

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