Management Information Officer

Role Responsibility

An exciting development opportunity has arisen with the Management Information and Intelligence team within the Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) Directorate. We are seeking a Management Information Officer to play a key role in the collection and verification of the governments Free Early Education entitlements data with a lead on Free For 2 funding. The post involves processing high volumes of payments, requires the ability to analyse large datasets and present a variety of data.

Strong technical skills including Access, Excel and Crystal Reporting are required in order to produce data quality reports as well as an understanding of legislative and policy requirements in relation to the statutory early years framework and guidance, management information within an education and young people’s setting, how they apply to the role and impact upon the wider directorate.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required in order to work effectively with customers including within the CYPE directorate, other KCC directorates, Members, Internal and External Boards, its partners and education providers. The postholder must have the ability to work independently, manage complex datasets, and find solutions to complex problems. The postholder needs to be extremely organised and have excellent time management and customer service skills.

As an employee of Kent County Council, you will receive training suitable to the role and to support your development, along with excellent benefits, including 28 days annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and flexible working.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 27^th July 2022

Contact Details

For further information on this role, please contact:

Wendy Murray - Service Manager for Management Information and Intelligence (Education, Early Years and Wider Early Help)

Tel. No: 03000 419417

Email: Wendy.Murray@kent.gov.uk

About the Company

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds and faiths, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.