This role will be part of the Commissioning and Performance service which sits within the Children, Families and Education directorate. The Strategic Intelligence will report to the Head of Planning and Partnerships and will support the aims of the Children’s and Families services to help improve outcomes for our children and young people.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for someone that has a thirst for knowledge and wishes to use their problem solving skills to find innovative solutions to complex problems; to be able to suggest or explore key lines of enquiry and work intuitively within systems to develop data sets and analysis.
You will need to have/be

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a Business Intelligence/reporting environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Mosaic case management system.
• Experience working in a social care environment.
• Broad understanding of various reporting tools and infrastructures.
• Technical competence in Business Intelligence reporting.
• Experience in administering reporting tools and managing workspaces.

Skills

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Technical Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Business Intelligence and reporting tools, including:
• Power BI
• SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
• SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
• Azure Data Factory
• Experience in the development of Power BI reports and dashboard development

Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post.
If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Hayley Webb email hayley.webb@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

The Business Intelligence and Reports Development Lead supports Children and Families services through extraction of data and analysis from various case management systems to enable case holders to support their case work, for managers to track performance of their teams, and for senior management to make informed strategic decisions to help improve outcomes for children and young people.
The post holder will manage a team of report developers within the Children’s Services department. The lead will leverage their experience in similar leadership positions to maximise the capabilities of the existing team, processes, and report/BI outputs. They will propose and implement programs of improvement and efficient development practices. Additionally, the lead will be responsible for delivering and maintaining a robust and successful reporting offering to Children’s Services, ensuring that the department’s data needs are met with high-quality, timely, and accurate Business Intelligence outputs. This role is crucial in supporting the department’s strategic objectives and enhancing its ability to respond to service demands and requirements.