Senior Management Information Officer (Technical)

Role Responsibility

Exciting Development Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a dynamic Senior Management Information Officer to join the Management Information & Intelligence (MII) team within the Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) Directorate. In this role, you will take the lead in managing the technical aspects essential for delivering a top-tier management information and performance reporting function. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure our reporting provides comprehensive strategic and operational insights into CYPE services. This, in turn, will facilitate informed decision-making and continuous improvement efforts, ultimately contributing to enhanced outcomes for Kent's children, young people, and their families.

As the successful candidate, you will oversee a dedicated team, playing a crucial role in handling Education statutory returns. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and a chance to make a significant impact on the success of the MII team and the CYPE directorate. Join us in our commitment to fostering positive outcomes for the community we serve.

We are in search of an experienced candidate who can showcase:

• Proficient technical skills, knowledge, and expertise to ensure the efficient utilisation of suitable technology for extracting, interpreting, analysing, and reporting on activity and performance data.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Power BI, SQL, and SSRS.
• Understanding of MS Synapse and Fabric capabilities.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts and ideas impartially to non-specialist audiences.
• Self-motivation, coupled with the capacity to manage intricate workloads and meet deadlines.
• High degree of autonomy, a proactive approach, and the ability to engage with stakeholders from across the Council and partner organisations.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work streams, effectively delegate tasks within a team, and achieve objectives.

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

Face to face interviews will take place on Monday 5^th February 2024.

Contact Details

For further information about this role please contact Wendy Murray (Service Manager for Education, Early Years and Wider Early Help)

Telephone: 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.