• Organisation: Aberdeenshire Council
  • Location: Aberdeen
  • Salary/Hourly Rate: £31229 – £32647
  • Hours: 36.25
  • Full/Part Time: Full Time
  • Published: 17 February 2012
  • Closing Date: 2 March 2012
  • Ref. No.: ABS011826

Job Advert

 

>> You will assist the Quality Improvement Officer (Performance Management) in ensuring that the Performance Management Unit fulfils its primary function of supporting quality improvement across the Education, Learning & Leisure by playing a lead role in collating, analysing and interpreting information and data from across the service, with a view to uncovering trends, highlighting excellent practice and identifying areas where improvement can be achieved.

>>  You will be expected to have experience and expertise in statistical analysis and data handling, and in the development and use of spreadsheets and relational database applications.  In addition, applicants are expected to be effective communicators, able to write technical and non-technical reports and to present efectively before a variety of audiences.  A commitment to team working, as part of the Performance Management Unit, (which also encompasses Management Information Systems support and training for educational establishments), and the wider Policy and Resources team, is also essential.

The majority of posts within Aberdeenshire Council fall into one of the categories as detailed on the Worksmart website - http://worksmart.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/ 

 

Certain terms and conditions of service for this post may change under proposals to implement revised provisions, which the Council is to consult and negotiate on during February 2012.
  

Informal Enquiries to: Gordon Lennon on 01224 664616 

Job Purpose

>> Collate, analyse and interpret information received from various schools and all aspects of EL&L throughout Aberdeenshire, identifying trends, areas of concern and possible areas where improvements could be achieved.

Main Tasks

  • Set-up and maintain suitable record systems, that contain all of the collated data received from the ELL Service of Aberdeenshire Council. This covers data for Local, Area, Council-wide and National requirements
  • Participate in regular meetings with the team to assess and evaluate the work carried out and receive and take into account any relevant feedback
  • With the assistance of the Quality Improvement Officer, decide on the suitable analysis to be carried out, discuss any areas where further investigations are required and discuss any areas of concern
  • Carry out the required analysis of data, presenting the results in the most comprehensive and suitable format. This may include the creation, manipulation and interrogation of spreadsheets and databases, leading to production of graphs, charts and tables as appropriate
  • Provide standard and individual reports on the analysis to a range of professional and stakeholder audiences, ensuring clarity and accuracy in the information presented
  • Through this analysis, identify areas that require more investigation and if required, carry out these investigations
  • Determine where the finalised data is to be distributed to, ensuring that all the relevant parties receive the information, in an appropriate format

Experience/Qualifications/Personal Qualities

  • Experience and expertise in working with and developing spreadsheet applications and relational databases
  • Experience of working with a wide range of statistical and other data sources, involving data collection, collation, analysis and interpretation
  • Educated to degree level
  • Able to demonstrate expertise, familiarity and confidence in information handling, analysis and interpretation
  • Ability to demonstrate familiarity and confidence in use and development of spread sheet applications and relational databases
  • Ability to think creatively and to discern trends and potential relationship between data sources, and to initiate research activity using a range of data sources
  • Ability to prepare and present reports on data, both of a technical and non-technical nature, tailored, as appropriate, to the audience
  • Ability to prioritise work programme
  • Team player
  • Self motivated
  • Positive “can do” attitude
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills
  • A high level of inter-personal skills
  • Confident and skilled communicator

>>Desirable Criteria

  • Experience of working in an educational or public sector environment
  • Experience in organising and presenting data and information in web based formats 
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Numerate graduate with qualification including substantial mathematical, statistical or information handling content
  • Other ICT, Information handling or statistical qualifications
  • Special interest in delivery of quality Education, Learning and Leisure services

    Familiarity with types of educational and public sector performance measures and key quality assurance frameworks 
  • Abiltiy to demonstrate a commitment to and competence in quality service delivery through continuous improvement
  • Ability to plan, manage and co-ordinate date collection and analysis projects

Taken from:
Analysis & Research Officer