Data and MI Officer
| Company: | inploi |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Manchester, M1 6EU |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 3 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 3 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Your role:
Help turn data into clear, trusted information that supports decisions across education, work and skills in Greater Manchester.
We are looking for a Data & MI Officer to join the EWS Data & MI Function on a nine-month fixed-term basis. You will work across a varied portfolio of programmes and reporting requirements, helping maintain and improve the dashboards, management information and data-quality processes that support programme teams and senior decision-makers.
A key part of the role will be developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards and reporting datasets, validating and reconciling complex data, and working with stakeholders to turn reporting requirements into clear, usable outputs. You will also contribute to recurring MI and GMS / Integrated Settlement reporting, documentation and quality assurance, and to improvements that reduce manual processing and make reporting more resilient.
This hands-on role offers real ownership of reporting, direct collaboration with programme teams, and the opportunity to improve processes rather than repeat them. As part of a developing directorate-wide function, you’ll work with Adult Skills/ILR, GMIT, and other programme data, build technical expertise, and contribute to enhancing EWS’s use of data and evidence.
About you:
You are an analytical and practical problem-solver who enjoys turning complex data into information that people can understand and use. You will have experience producing management information or analytical outputs from large datasets and practical experience of developing or maintaining Power BI reports or dashboards.
You are comfortable checking data quality, investigating discrepancies and documenting how reports and measures work. Strong Excel and data-handling skills are important, and experience of SQL would be an advantage. Exposure to Python, Microsoft Fabric, ILR or other public-sector data is welcome but is not essential if you can demonstrate the ability and motivation to learn.
Just as importantly, you will be able to work with colleagues to clarify requirements, explain findings clearly and manage competing priorities without losing attention to detail. We are looking for someone who is curious, collaborative and committed to high-quality public service, and who will contribute positively to shared standards and knowledge across the Data & MI Function.
Selection process:
Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a short practical data exercise and discuss their approach at interview. The assessment will focus on data quality, analytical reasoning, Power BI / reporting judgement and the ability to explain decisions clearly. Reasonable adjustments will be available where required.
About us:
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) brings together the cityregion’s ten councils and key partners including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) - to deliver the Greater Manchester Strategy. Our shared vision is to create a thriving city region where everyone can live a good life. We work to grow an inclusive economy and ensure people have what they need to live happy, healthy lives, tackling inequalities. Our policy department include Digital, Economy, Education, Work & Skills, Environment, Place Making, Public Service Reform, and Safer & Stronger Communities - who are supported by our essential corporate functions like Finance, Legal & Governance, People Services, Procurement and Communications.
We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
To find out more about working for us please click here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/
Our offer:
In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here:
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Mandatory Information:
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Hybrid working
This role is part of GMCA’s hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to ‘Build Back Fairer’ in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our on-site locations with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: ‘Do what is right for you and the business on that day’. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.
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