Principal Officer (Performance, Data Analysis and Research)

Job Vacancy

Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject and/or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through previous experience.

Experience of statistical analysis.

Experience of Committee reporting and report writing skills and presenting finds/conclusions/ recommendations.

Experience in contributing directly to the design, development of strategies or plans for future implementation.

Experience of appointing and managing staff.

Experience of development and delivery of training programmes.

Significant experience in assessing and delivering service requirements or client/customer needs.

Excellent organisation and administrative skills.

Skilled at applying analytical and problem solving skills.

Skilled at working with information from a range of different sources and being able to judge which source to select/reject.

Ability to apply recognised analytical techniques.

Skilled used of digital applications to support key functions of the role.

Skilled in analysing information and strategic planning.

Skilled in investigating and interpreting information.

 

CLOSING DATE - Monday 7th October 2024

INTERVIEW DATE - week commencing 14th October 2024

 

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Position Title: Principal Officer (Performance, Data Analysis and Research)

Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships

Location: Fairfield House

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £50,549.90 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.