Location
Ealing

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£37,881 - £39,759 per annum inclusive (Grade 8)

About the Role
Are you passionate about using data to improve outcomes for children and young people? Do you thrive in a role where your analytical skills can directly support better decision-making, service improvement, and school performance? This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality data, insight and intelligence across children’s services. You will play a key role in supporting schools, services, and senior leaders by ensuring that data is accurate, timely, and used effectively to drive improvement.

Ealing Council has an exciting opportunity for a Data and Performance Officer (Schools) to join our Schools Data, Performance and Intelligence team. The post holder will support the delivery of statutory data returns, high-quality analysis, and performance reporting across education services, including school improvement and school place planning.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Council, schools, and external partners to ensure data is robust, compliant, and informs service priorities and outcomes.

We strive to create communities where everyone can live a long, happy and healthy life, full of pride and identity. We aim to ensure every child can reach their potential and achieve their ambitions.

The Data and Performance Officer (Schools) role will involve:
- Supporting the development and maintenance of data systems and reporting arrangements to meet service needs
- Collecting, extracting, cleansing and analysing data to support high-quality reporting and insight
- Supporting the collection and submission of statutory returns, ensuring deadlines and data quality standards are met
- Working with schools to ensure accurate and timely submission of performance data across nearly 100 education settings
- Producing management information, analysis and reports to support decision-making, service improvement and planning
- Contributing to school reports and performance data provided through the Ealing Learning Partnership
- Supporting quality assurance processes, including validation, audits and inspections
- Interpreting policy, legislative and operational requirements and supporting the development of data systems and reporting solutions
- Collaborating with ICT, system providers, and stakeholders to improve data systems and information flows
- Ensuring all data handling complies with GDPR and maintains the highest standards of confidentiality

Experience
- Strong IT skills, including experience with databases and data analysis tools
- Basic analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and produce clear insights
- Experience working with large datasets and management information systems
- Experience in a data, performance or intelligence role within a local authority or similar environment

About you
- Ability to support the translation of legislative and business requirements into data solutions
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to present data and findings to different audiences
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including schools and senior leaders
- Knowledge of education policy and school accountability frameworks

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant experience and skills in data analysis and education sector are essential.