Job Description

To develop information solutions and ensure the production of accurate factual information about levels of service activity, and other performance measures so that reviews of performance and subsequent policy development in Social Care are grounded in fact.

Organisation

Cheshire East Council

Location

Crewe

Job Category

Research and Intelligence

Grade

CEC NJC - Grade 9

Salary Min

39,152 per annum

Salary Max

41,771 per annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Fixed Term

Closing Date

31/10/2025

Ref No

E3321
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.



At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.



If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.



As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.



Brighter Future



www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits.aspx





This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and self motivated individual to join the Business Intelligence Team supporting the Children & Families and Adults services.



This role will form part of a dedicated group of individuals driving forward improvement and transformation across all areas of Children's services including Families First, AI, SEND and Education.



The role is responsible for developing information solutions and ensuring the production of accurate factual information about levels of service activity, and other performance measures within the services so that reviews of performance and subsequent policy development in Social Care together with Special Education and Disability (SEND) Services are grounded in fact.



Ideally you will have experience of relational database principles, and be comfortable with creating SQL scripts and using Power BI reporting tools, together with experience of working with the Liquid Logic and/ or Controcc software solutions and an understanding of how the systems are configured.



You will hopefully be familiar with the inspection frameworks for both SEND services and ILACs and experience of delivering the information required. An understanding of the various education data suites to support these inspections and familiarity with SEN 2 requirements would also be an advantage



You will need working knowledge of Children & Families and Adults Social Care processes and an understanding of the wider safeguarding agenda. You will also be aware of the current developments and changes in government legislation as part of the Families First programme together with the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill



Whilst this role is currently fixed term until March 2027, it is possible that a permanent position will become available during that time.



For further information please contact Bev Harding - 07919 398149 or bev.harding@cheshireeast.gov.uk



Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such, any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are 'not protected' as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (as amended in 2013) relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You must therefore, disclose whether you have any previous convictions where prompted to do so within the application process.



Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.



If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.



For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk



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