Dashboard Development Project Officer

Job Description

The Improvement Service is looking to recruit a Dashboard Development Project Officer to support enhancement of the Community Planning Outcomes Profile (CPOP). The officer will support delivery of a refreshed dashboard tool and improvement of the data flows and content that underpin it.

This role will give you the opportunity to support Community Planning Partnerships in using data to better understand local need, inform decision-making and target collective action where it can have the greatest impact.

The role will also provide an opportunity to work with Community Planning Partnerships across Scotland and key national stakeholders, and work in a small team delivering this exciting work.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical skills and to deliver impactful work that will support improved outcomes across Scotland.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about data, and able to build impactful dashboards to support understanding and action.

Information

Location:  West Lothian Council Civic Centre, Howden South Road, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 6FF

It is anticipated that the role will involve a blended model of office and home working. This flexible approach will be agreed between employee and line manager

Duration:  One year fixed term

Hours of Contract:  36 hours per week

Closing Date:  11 October 2026

Interview Date

A competence based interview will take place on Tuesday 27 October 2026 (shortlisted candidates will be advised by email a week in advance of the interview).

For more information about competency-based interviews, see our 'Guide to Competency-based Interviews'.

Additionally, you may also find it beneficial to watch our Working at the Improvement Service Video. and read our current Business Plan 2026-27.

Background

The Improvement Service (IS) is a publicly funded company limited by guarantee, with a total annual budget in the region of £12 Million. We exist to support councils and their partners to improve the health, quality of life and opportunities of all Scottish people through community leadership, strong local governance and the delivery of high quality, efficient local services. 

Working for the IS means joining a team of professionals, who work together to strive for continuous improvement in the public sector and ultimately, better outcomes for Scotland’s communities. 

Our company headquarters are based in West Lothian, located conveniently for commuters between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Pay is only one of the benefits of working for the IS, our terms and conditions are progressive and flexible and employees are rewarded with a generous annual leave entitlement of forty one days per year as well as a flexible working policy. 

The IS is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all its activities to promote inclusive processes, practices and culture.

The IS is a Disability Confidence Committed Employer. We are committed to interviewing anyone with a disability who meets the essential criteria.