Policy and Insight Manager (CDC)
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Civic Office/Hybrid
19/10/2025
Policy and Insight Manager (CDC)
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary
Grade 9 £39,890 - £44,096 per annum pro rata
Contractual hours
22
Basis
Other
Region
Doncaster
Job category/type
Performance & Quality
Date posted
25/09/2025
Job reference
REQ21244
Job description
Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster
Salary details: Grade 9, £39,890 - £44,096 per annum pro rata
Contract Type: Temporary 31st March 2027; Job Share
Hours: 22 Hours per week
Flexible working arrangements: Flexi-time, flexible working requests considered.
Closing date: 19th October 2025
Do you have a positive approach to work and enjoy the challenge of a busy role?
We have an opportunity for you. Our Policy and Insight Managers play a key role in ensuring that the Council and its Team Doncaster partners have a clear strategic vision for Doncaster, and that the Council has in place services and projects to contribute to this collective ambition.
Based within the Policy, Insight and Change team, Policy and Insight Managers work with Council services and Team Doncaster partners across a range of policy areas. This job share post (22 hours per week) is a technical role with a strong focus on data analysis and business analysis.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping strategic decisions through evidence-based insight, stakeholder engagement, and commercial development.
Duties include
* Lead business intelligence and data analysis efforts to support the implementation of the corporate Data Strategy.
* Engage stakeholders and gather requirements to inform service design and transformation.
* Perform data audits and quality assurance to ensure reliable evidence for decision-making.
* Assist in commercial development through analytical insights and strategic recommendations.
* Provide data and analytical advice to officers and services on various areas.
* Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver outcomes.
* Represent the service and Council with internal and external stakeholders.
We are seeking a candidate with strong analytical and technical skills, including experience in data analysis, business analysis, and stakeholder engagement. You should be confident working with complex datasets, translating business needs into actionable insights and communicating findings clearly to diverse audiences. Adaptability, collaboration, and resilience in navigating political dynamics are essential to drive long-term impact. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the organization with the delivery of the data strategy and driving innovation across various projects and initiatives.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.
Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
We are looking to recruit to one post.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 20th October 2025, and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on the 23rd October 2025.
For further details or an informal chat, please contact:
If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email or visit their website for further details.
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.
Policy and Insight Manager (CDC)