Attendance and Data Coordinator in Birmingham

A permanent position as an Attendance and Data Coordinator is available at Birmingham City Council, with a salary range of £35,412 - £41,771. The role involves working 36.5 hours per week in a hybrid capacity, requiring attendance at council buildings as needed.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing and supervising team members, including allocation, monitoring workloads, appraisals, and associated HR processes.
• Ensuring the team supports families and advises parents/carers of their legal responsibilities regarding children not in receipt of education, in line with statutory regulations.
• Assisting in the implementation and management of systems and processes to coordinate data management and extraction to report on key performance indicators.
• Liaising with all customers and colleagues on matters concerning individual cases, operating with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Managing the part-time/reduced timetable notification process, ensuring guidance and online forms are up to date and fit for purpose.
• Supporting Attendance Support Officers, schools, BCC services, and other agencies to identify children not receiving education, including identifying and securing school places.
• Producing internal guidance to assist team members in their work and ensure that all allocations are fair and transparent.
• Preparing and producing Penalty Notices and School Attendance Order paperwork, advising staff as appropriate.
• Setting up and maintaining all legal intervention administrative systems, including part-time timetables, ensuring statutory timescales are met.

We seek candidates with a high standard of education and evidence of continued professional development. Candidates should demonstrate:

• High-level organisational skills and the ability to work within statutory timescales.
• Experience with extensive computerised systems, particularly word-processing packages, databases, and spreadsheets.
• A proven ability to manage conflicting demands and make appropriate decisions while working in partnership with other agencies.
• The capability to work independently within clear guidelines and effectively in a collaborative team environment.

In return, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where contributions are valued. Opportunities for regular supervision, team meetings, and professional development activities are available. We are committed to your growth and will provide training to enhance your knowledge of home education and safeguarding practices.

To apply, please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills, and experience, and include your motivation for applying. Note that the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached cannot be considered.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to employing, retaining, and developing all of our people. We aim to ensure your recruitment journey is positive and equitable, so please inform us of any reasonable adjustments, additional support, or accessibility needs during your application process.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken, and proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed. Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.