PRINCIPAL EDUCATION & SEND INTELLIGENCE ANALYST

Employer: Medway Council
Salary: Range 6 - £44,246 per annum
Location: To be confirmed
Contract: To be confirmed
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 12/06/2025 at 23:55
Reference: REC/707/339/VR
The Intelligence Team in the People Directorate are seeking a Principal Education & SEND Intelligence Analyst to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.
We are recruiting a Principal Education & SEND Intelligence Analyst who will contribute to Medway Council’s vision to enable Medway residents to get the best start, develop well, and go on to live healthy, fulfilling, independent lives by providing high-quality data, intelligence and information.
The successful candidate will lead and manage multiple complex analytical projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outputs. Create and maintain performance dashboards, apply advanced analytical and statistical techniques, and project future demand to optimise service delivery. Synthesise evidence from various sources and deliver clear and actionable insights through effective communication to both technical and non-technical audiences. Build strong relationships with stakeholders, foster a collaborative culture, and promote a robust data culture within the Directorate. Additionally, keep up to date with current methodologies and innovations in data analysis, as well as manage the performance and development of team members.
If this role appeals to you, please outline in your application your knowledge, experience, and skills in the following six areas:
Experience in intelligence analysis or a related area, demonstrating a solid understanding of the field.
Extensive experience in independently managing and executing technically complex projects, resulting in insightful and robust analysis and reports.
Experience using specialist software and tools, such as Excel, SQL, R, and Power BI.
Experience mentoring, supervising, and training junior analysts, fostering their professional development and contributing to a high-performing team environment.
Good knowledge of data security, data protection, GDPR legislation and best practice.
Able to summarise and communicate accurate information to diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
The successful post holder will be subject to a Standard DBS check.
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please email Daniel Harper on daniel.harper@medway.gov.uk.
Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.
When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.
The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:
Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.
Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.
Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.

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