Trading Standards, Other Roles
West Midlands
Contract
£10-£20/hour
Job description Performance and Data Officer
The contract is due to run between 20 November 2017 and 29 March 2019
The pay is £10.07 per hour PAYE which rises to £10.33 after twelve weeks or £12.54 per hour umbrella which rises to £12.86 after twelve weeks
Our Vision - Is for a connected Staffordshire, where everyone has the opportunity to prosper, be healthy and happy.
Our Outcomes - The people of Staffordshire will:
Be able to access more good jobs and feel the benefit of economic growth
Be healthier and more independent
Feel safer, happier and more supported in and by their community
About the Service
Community Safety is the generic name given to the grouping of what used to be separate services including Trading Standards, Scientific Services and Animal Health and Welfare. Community Safety is part of the Families and Communities Directorate and exists to deliver and contribute to the Vision and Mission of Staffordshire County Council and to discharge mandatory duties placed on the local authority by central government.
The Claims Management Regulation Unit supports the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) with responsibilities for authorisations, monitoring the market and enforcement in relation to the Compensation Act 2006. This Act introduces a compulsory authorisation procedure and rules of conduct for claims management businesses.
The Claims Management Regulation Unit is responsible for the enforcement of The Compensation Act 2006. We work to protect and promote the interests of consumers and the public, and to ensure that the firms we regulate understand and comply with the conditions of their authorisation.
We ensure that businesses who are authorised to provide Regulated Claims Management Services (RCMS) comply with the Conduct of Authorised Persons Rules 2014. Where we establish that businesses are not compliant we will take action in accordance with our enforcement policy to bring them to compliance.
Reporting Relationships
Responsible to: Support Services Manager
Key Accountabilities:
To assist the Performance and Research Officer in the effective analysis performance data
To produce and present monthly, quarterly and annual performance management information, within required timescales, with particular emphasis on team based performance and service delivery targets
To support the development and maintain monitoring systems for all departmental indicators, targets and standards
To monitor and analyse the Unit’s performance against the business plan and prepare reports and to make support the Research and Performance Officer in recommendations to the Unit’s management team based on the analysis
To be responsible for the accurate and efficient entry of sensitive and confidential data onto various information databases in accordance with the Unit’s quality standards
To contribute towards the efficient and effective communication of performance issues to the management team
To assist with analysis of the Unit’s performance against the business plan and prepare reports for the Unit’s management team
To prepare information both statistical and narrative for the completion of return and reports
To support the production of newsletters when required detailing highlighting incidents of note
To support the development and improvement of the unit’s procedures and database
To provide assistance and support to nominated senior staff, including research, information gathering and disseminating information
To establish and maintain records in accordance with the unit’s policies
To undertake administrative duties and support duties as directed to ensure the efficient running of the Unit
To raise awareness of the regulation of claims management and promote the interests of consumers within the allocated geographical area
To work with team colleagues to communicate areas of development
To undertake in-service training as required by the training plan and to participate in the in-service training of other staff
Undertake any other duties required by management which are commensurate with the grade of the post
Professional Accountabilities:
The post holder is required to contribute to the achievement of the Council objectives through:
Financial Management
Personal accountability for delivering services efficiently, effectively, within budget and to implement any approved savings and investment allocated to the service.
People Management
Engaging with People Management policies and processes
Equalities
Ensuring that all work is completed with a commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory practice, as a minimum to standards required by legislation.
Climate Change
Delivering energy conservation practices in line with the Council’s climate change strategy.
Health and Safety
Ensuring a work environment that protects people’s health and safety and that promotes welfare and which is in accordance with the Council’s Health & Safety policy.
Safeguarding
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Professional membership
Educated to level 3 or equivalent
GCSE English and Maths grade C or above
Knowledge and Experience
Understanding of performance indicators and their purpose
Understanding of Data Quality principles
Able to identify, retrieve and interpret information from a variety of sources to produce reports
Ability to communicate issues in a simple and easy to understand manner
Experience in using Microsoft office in particular advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience of working with large volumes of data.
Capable of working either on your own or within a team.
Experience of office procedures, systems and equipment
Skills
Analytical, literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to research, interpret, compile and write performance reports
Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and presentation
Good analytical skills with the ability to analyse statistical data and present findings
This post is designated as a casual car user
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Trading Standards, Other Roles
West Midlands
Contract
£10-£20/hour