Business Support Data Officer
- Exeter, Devon
- Full Time
- £30,518 - £33,699 per annum
Business Support Data Officer for Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership (Devon SCP)
Are you naturally curious, great with data, and motivated by work that genuinely makes a difference for children? Do you enjoy turning numbers into insight, solving problems, and supporting colleagues to understand what the data is really telling us? If so, this could be the role for you.
We’re looking for a Business Support Data Officer to join the Devon SCP team and support work across the Peninsula including Devon, Plymouth, Torbay and in the future, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. You’ll help us gather, validate and analyse multi‑agency safeguarding data, create clear and engaging dashboards, support audits, maintain digital systems, and play a key role in ensuring our partnerships have the high‑quality information they need to improve outcomes for children and families.
What you’ll bring
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Confidence working with data, spreadsheets, dashboards and digital systems
- Clear communication skills and the ability to liaise with professionals across multiple agencies
- A proactive, solution‑focused mindset and the ability to juggle competing priorities
What we offer
- A friendly, supportive team committed to relational, restorative ways of working
- Opportunities to develop your data, digital and quality assurance skills
- A role with real purpose and impact across our safeguarding partnerships
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal conversation, please contact Kate Nightingale kate.nightingale@devon.gov.uk.
How to apply
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- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
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- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Reference: REQ009477
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
EX2 4QD
- Reference
REQ009477
- Occupational GroupAdministrative, Secretarial & Office Support
- Salary Details
£30,518 - £33,699 per annum
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
37 hours per week
- Closing Date
11/04/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes