Data Partnerships Lead

Job Introduction

Make data count for children, young people and families

Are you passionate about using data and insight to improve outcomes for children and young people?

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking an experienced and ambitious Data Lead - Partnerships to join our Children’s Services Projects and Partnerships service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in delivering data-driven improvement across some of our most important partnership programmes, including SEND transformation, Experts at Hand and the Greenwich Safeguarding Children Partnership. 

Working with colleagues across Children's Services,  corporate services and partner organisations, you will lead the development of high-quality performance reporting, analysis and information governance arrangements that support strategic decision-making and drive service improvement across our partnerships.  

About the role

As Data Lead - Partnerships, you will:

• Lead data collection, analysis and reporting across key partnership programmes and improvement initiatives. 
• Develop and maintain performance management frameworks and dashboards that provide meaningful insight and evidence impact. 
• Analyse complex datasets and combine quantitative and qualitative information to support programme objectives and transformation activity. 
• Act as the lead contact for data and information governance matters across partnership programmes. 
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders, council services, health partners, education providers and voluntary sector organisations. 
• Support and develop data resources within the team, including direct management responsibilities. 

About you

We are looking for someone who can combine strong technical expertise with excellent partnership and stakeholder management skills.

You will have:

• Significant experience of analysing and interpreting complex datasets to support performance management, evaluation and service improvement. 
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power BI, or equivalent reporting and visualisation tools. 
• A strong understanding of information governance and data management principles. 
• Experience of presenting complex information clearly and effectively to a range of audiences. 
• Knowledge of the SEND improvement agenda and experience of working within partnership environments.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and make a direct contribution to improving outcomes for children and families across Greenwich. You will join a supportive and ambitious team committed to innovation, partnership working and continuous improvement. 

Additional Information

This post is subject to a Standard DBS check. 

If you are passionate about turning data into insight and insight into better outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of services for children and young people in Greenwich.

For an informal discussion please contact Sherry Glasgow, Innovation and Improvement Team Leader at name Sherry.Glasgow@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 

 Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

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