Education & Employment Data Insight Researcher in Peterborough

Do you have a passion for helping young people achieve their potential? Are you highly organised, data-driven and skilled at building positive relationships? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Education, Employment and Training (EET) Service works with young people aged 16–20 (and up to 25 for those with additional needs) to ensure they are engaged in education, employment or training and receive the support they need to succeed. We're looking for an Education, Employment and Training Researcher to join our growing and ambitious team. The role combines data intelligence, partnership working and direct engagement with young people, making it an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys both analytical and people-focused work.

This is a varied role that combines data analysis, investigation and direct engagement with young people, schools, colleges and training providers. You'll be responsible for maintaining accurate participation records, identifying young people who may need support, and gathering information that helps the Council meet its statutory duties.

You'll spend time analysing data, managing information systems, contacting young people and working with partners to improve the quality of information we hold. Your work will help decision-makers understand local trends and ensure young people can access education, employment and training opportunities.

If you enjoy solving problems, working with data and engaging with a wide range of people, this role offers an opportunity to make a measurable difference across the city.

Please note should we receive a high volume of suitable applicants, this role may close before the scheduled advert closing date. Interviews will be held on 14th August. Please note the salary advertised is the FTE; the actual salary will be pro rata.

The EET Service is a passionate, supportive and innovative team committed to improving life chances for young people across Peterborough. We work with schools, colleges, training providers, employers, social care teams, health services and community organisations to ensure every young person has access to the support and opportunities they need. We combine effective data intelligence with practical youth-focused interventions, helping young people overcome barriers and progress into positive destinations.

Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to making a difference. We celebrate success, support one another and constantly seek new ways to improve services for young people and families. Whether we're delivering statutory tracking responsibilities, developing new initiatives or influencing strategic priorities, our focus remains the same: helping young people thrive.

We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, organised and motivated by making a positive impact. You'll be someone who can combine attention to detail with strong communication skills. You will be confident working with data, investigating issues and using information to make informed decisions. You'll be organised, able to manage competing priorities and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience of maintaining accurate records, using databases or management information systems, and working in customer-facing environments. Experience of working with young people, education providers or advice and guidance services would be an advantage, but is not essential. Most importantly, you'll have the determination to find solutions, the resilience to manage challenges and the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of partners and stakeholders.

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme:

• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata).
• Access to car lease scheme.
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances.
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth.
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day.
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network.
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact us.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.