Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
Job Information
Data Assistant Band 2, 12 Months Fixed Term
You will provide system support to users of the Capita ONE/EMS system via telephone, email and face to face, so good communication skills are essential. You will also assist in the continuous maintenance and cleansing of data within the system.
You will assist in the transfer of data from schools pupil databases to the central pupil database (EMS/Capita ONE). This will include liaising with and supporting schools in this process and ensuring that there is appropriate validation to maintain an accurate and up to date database of pupils in schools in Northumberland. Extensive experience of school MI systems e.g. SIMS would be desirable.
You will be required to assist in the production, checking and submission of pupil level statutory returns for the Department of Education, liaising with schools, Computer Services and the DfE. This will include understanding and effectively communicating the importance and implication of these returns.
You must possess good GCSE grades in subjects(s) that shows ability to work with and process data. Attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines are essential.
For a more comprehensive list of duties please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
- Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
- A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
- Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
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For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
British Sign Language:northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
