Data and Intelligence Project Officer

Job Description

Are you passionate about using data to improve outcomes for people and communities in Scotland?

The Improvement Service is seeking a Data & Intelligence Officer who will work alongside local authorities across Scotland, and their community planning partners, to ensure there is a strong evidence base to provide insight and understanding across two of the IS key workstreams: Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls and Adopting a Trauma-Informed Approach.

In this new and exciting role, you’ll will be responsible for developing national data sets to help support a better understanding of the needs of people and communities affected by violence, abuse and trauma, and the impact of the work taking place to address those needs. This will include: collecting, collating, analysing and reporting on data, evidence and intelligence; identifying key trends and findings; and exploring the most effective and accessible ways to present them to key stakeholders.

You will work collaboratively with a range of local and national partners including local authorities, the Scottish Government, COSLA, NHS Education for Scotland, Public Health Scotland and third sector partners to ensure a joined-up approach is taken to collecting, analysing and applying data and intelligence to drive forward improvements at a local and national level.

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience in gathering and analysing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Experience in communicating data and intelligence to a range of audiences, in an accessible way.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to work constructively with partners who may have different data needs and requirements.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload, multi-task and work to deadlines.

Information

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is passionate about using data and intelligence to help drive forward improved outcomes for people affected by violence, abuse and trauma in Scotland. You’ll be confident in collecting, collating, analysing and reporting on different data sets –producing high quality learning outputs that are accessible for different stakeholders.

While previous experience in providing data & intelligence support to projects working with vulnerable people and communities is desirable, we would welcome applications from candidates who are interested in working across a range of projects and gaining new knowledge, skills and experience.

You should:

• Have excellent numerical skills and be experienced in data collection, collation and analysis
• Be confident at using data and intelligence to identify trends, and communicating learning in an accessible and engaging way
• Be highly organised, and able to work across multiple projects, prioritising your workload and meeting deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively, with a flexible and solutions-focused mindset
• Experienced in producing high-quality written reports, presentations and other learning outputs.

Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, statistical software or programming languages would be highly advantageous for this post.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on improving outcomes for people affected by violence, abuse and trauma, supporting national priorities through supporting better use of data and intelligence. You’ll work in a highly collaborative environment with supportive colleagues and meaningful partnerships. You’ll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation and enjoy a progressive, flexible working culture.

Apply now and be part of driving positive, lasting change.

Interview Date

A competence based interview will take place on Wednesday 16 July 2025 (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'. You may also find it useful to read our current Business Plan.

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.