Reducing Reoffending Partnership Analyst - MID06583

Midlothian Council, Dalkeith, Midlothian

Reducing Reoffending Partnership Analyst - MID06583

£30,001 - £40,000

Midlothian Council, Dalkeith, Midlothian

  • Part time
  • Permanent

Posted today, 24 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: 16-01-2025 (In 22 days)

job Ref: MID06583

Full Job Description

Job Description

Midlothian

We are recruiting to the role of Reducing Reoffending Partnership Analyst within our Community Justice Partnership. A strong evidence base is critical in assessing local needs and gaps in services. The role of the performance analyst has been key in supporting development of the Community Justice Improvement Plan (CJOIP), supporting the Community Justice Partnership to review progress on the plan and to shape service delivery. The analyst ensures that the Community Justice Partnership has a robust evidence base which supports an innovative approach to the Improvement Plan and identify gaps in service provision. Critical to this is gathering feedback from communities, service users and those with lived experience.

Essential

Relevant HNC/D degree appropriate equivalent professional qualification, showing evidence of experience and ability to research, analyse and present conclusions. In exceptional circumstances consideration will be given to individuals who can demonstrate appropriate and relevant experience in this area.

Experience of application of statistical and analytical techniques and competency in statistical surveying and the application of information technology to manipulate data.

Experience of research, analysis and summarising/reporting on research trends.

Proficiency in the use of all Microsoft Office packages is essential and experience of other project management tools would be desirable.

Accomplished interpersonal and team working skills are essential as is the ability to deal with a range of contacts up to senior management level.

Desirable

Professional qualification in public administration or research.

Experience of partnership working.

Research on the reducing reoffending field.

Experience of maintain and supporting websites.

Closing Date: Thursday 16th January 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Requirements

Position Title: Reducing Reoffending Partnership Analyst

Directorate: Health & Social Care

Location: Fairfield House

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 18 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday

Weeks per year: 52

Closing date: Thursday 16th January 2025

Interview date: TBC

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £32,892.18 per annum.

Responsibilities

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and protected adults.

Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you.

For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

The Individual

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.