MI Analyst - Children's Social Care data
Job Type
Contract/Temporary
Location
Bournemouth, Dorset
Job Ref
BBBH184158_1779198425
Date Added
May 19th, 2026
Consultant
Hollie Smith
* Bournemouth - Onsite 3 days a week
* 3 month contract
* Inside of IR35
We are seeking an experienced Management Information (MI) Analyst to support performance reporting and statutory data returns within Children's Services. We are looking for someone who can build positive working relationships, communicate technical information clearly and take a proactive approach to solving problems. Experience of performance reporting within Children's Services, and knowledge of Children’s Social Care data or statutory returns, is essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce and develop performance reports and dashboards relating to Children’s Social Care
* Collect, validate, and submit data for statutory returns (e.g. CIN, CLA, SSDA903)
* Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
* Present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Support service improvement through data-driven insight and recommendations
* Work collaboratively with operational teams and senior officers
* Ensure high standards of data quality, accuracy, and governance
* Contribute to ongoing data and reporting improvement projects
Essential Experience & Skills
* Proven experience in performance reporting within Children’s Services
* Strong working knowledge of Children’s Social Care data and statutory returns
* Experience working with large, complex datasets and reporting tools (e.g. Excel, SQL, Power BI)
* Ability to communicate complex technical information in a clear and accessible way
* Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem solving
* Experience building effective working relationships across teams
* Experience working within a local authority setting
* Knowledge of case management systems such as Mosaic
* Experience supporting Ofsted inspections or service improvement activity
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