The Role
Are you able to uncover insights hidden within data?
Can transform raw data into compelling narratives that drive informed decision making?
Does the sound of producing key insights that drive positive change appeal to you?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Our Children's and Adults' Services Department (ChAd) is seeking talented Report Developers to join our team and make a key difference for residents and service users in Southwark. Come and join the team!
About the Team
Our friendly and passionate team encourages a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing and collaboration to deliver excellent services to our customers.
Backed by an amazing Microsoft offering through 365 licences and training from renowned providers like Capita and Access Group, we are well-equipped to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact for our residents. Additionally, we are undertaking an ambitious £1.6 million technology transformation and employing skilled specialists to develop cutting-edge systems and transfer their expertise to our core staff.
While embracing flexible work arrangements and remote options, we recognise the value of face to face interactions and require occasional meetups at our vibrant Southwark office on Tooley Street.
About the Role
As a Report Developer, you'll play a key role in extracting, visualizing and presenting data in meaningful ways that guide our stakeholders towards actionable insights.
The successful post holder will also use power app tools such as Power BI and Oracle to create interactive, drill-down-able reports that cater to diverse customer needs and drive insight and decision-making. Therefore, the ability to spot trends, ask thought-provoking questions and provide insightful commentary will be key in this position.
About You
- You will have experience with SQL reporting tools such as Power BI and Oracle. MSSQL
- You will be passionate about transforming data into key insights for decision making.
- You will be a strategic thinker who excels at interpreting stakeholder needs, recommending solutions, and delivering within deadlines.
- You will be an excellent communicator.
- You will be able to build relationships at all levels, both internally and with external stakeholders and suppliers.
- You will have well developed technical skills and experience working in an agile environment.
- You will be an excellent team player with analytical and creative problem solving skills.
- You will understand the importance of good data management and be passionate about transformation and change to improve outcomes for staff and service users.
- You will have experience in report writing for Capita One Education and experience with Synergy would be desirable.
- Azure Data Platform desirable
Contact Details
If you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact Gretl van der Merwe at Gretl.vandeMerwe@southwark.gov.uk
Recruitment Timetable
- Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 28th July 2024
- Shortlisting date/s: week commencing Monday 29th July 2024
- Interview date/s: week commencing Monday 5th August 2024
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities.
This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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