Data Manager, Data to Insight
Data to Insight is a national service led by local authorities and hosted by East Sussex County Council. We help organisations make better use of children's services data by developing shared tools, sharing good practice and bringing partners together to solve common challenges.
As a Data to Insight Manager, you will support national SEND reform work. You will report to the SEND Data Manager and work with local authorities, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and other partners. Your work will help services use data more effectively to improve support for children and young people with SEND.
You will:
- Lead and support SEND data projects
- Analyse data and develop data tools
- Work with local authority and health partners
- Share good practice across organisations
- Help improve how education, health and care services use data
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have experience in data analysis, performance reporting or data management
- Can explain complex information clearly
- Build positive working relationships with different partners
- Can manage projects and competing priorities
- Are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
Experience of SEND, education or health data would be helpful. We welcome applications from NHS analysts and other health data professionals. You do not need experience in all areas. We are looking for someone who is willing to learn and enjoys working with others.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape how SEND data is used nationally. You will work with local government, health partners and national stakeholders while helping build stronger links between education, health and care services.
The role is offered on an initial 6-month contract with the possibility of extension. The post is home-based with occasional travel across England. Flexible working requests will be considered.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, contact Vanessa Good, D2I SEND Data Manager, vanessa.good@eastsussex.gov.uk.
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