Data Officer

Job Title: Data OfficerLocation: Hybrid, travel across the regionReports to: DirectorWorking days and hours: 28 hours per weekRole Status: Fixed Term to 31.12.27Salary: £29,664 (fte £37,080)PurposeThe key purposes of this post are to:To collect, process, and analyse data to enable participating dioceses to fulfil their obligations and communications under From Lament to Action (FLA). Role Contextual InformationOur role holder will be able to:Work collaboratively across the region promoting a positive approach to quality data collection and reporting and how this can be used to inform local/regional activities and initiatives.Be the go-to data person with key knowledge and experience of GDPR and ethical compliance around data collection and storage, processing, sharing etc who can give advice and guidance, support, encourage and develop relationships across the region.Work with the RRJ Director and Project Manager and external partners to development a regional framework for measuring progress over a 10-year period, including establishing a baseline for the region and appropriate baselines for each diocese against which progress can be measured and future plans configured.Specific ResponsibilitiesResponsible for contributing to a positive culture where quality data and research is effectively gathered, reported, and use/shared. - To do this by: Working collaboratively with our participating dioceses to collect information/data Establish and consolidate mechanisms through which meaningful data can be collected at all levels within diocesan and church structures. Collaborate effectively with diocesan teams and structures, and equivalent education structures as appropriate Undertaking regular data collection. Offering training to dioceses to support them to embed continuing data collection into the ongoing rhythms of the church year. Responsible for working with the RRJ Director and Project Manager to ensure the project has effective data quality and analyses - To do this by: - Identifying where data already exists Determing effective collection strategies Setting up appropriate platforms for the collection of data and reporting Ensuring accurate and quality data cleansing activities Ensuring quality data analysesResponsible for reporting in a timely way at national and regional levels - To do this by: Working with the Project Manager to provide regular reporting to the Regional Racial Justice Board and funders. Developing and maintaining relationships with the NRJU data collection team, and subject to legislative restrictions supply such data as is required by the funding agreement. Developing reports and analysis for diocesan leadership to present findings from the data collection and inform diocesan planning. General responsibilities - Safeguarding training Data and GDPR and training Health and SafetyGeneral RequirementsDue to the nature of this post, the post-holder will need to bring experience of quality data analytical and interpretive skills, knowledge and experience, able to understand the context of working within the underrepresented GMH / UKME communities within the six regional dioceses, at ease with sharing and explaining complex data to a variety of audiences.Person SpecificationWe are looking for someone who:Can manage multiple concurrent datasets, be able to asses priority and act accordinglyHas an excellent understanding and experience of data analysis processes & methodologies (identification, collection, cleansing, collation, analysis and interpretation) Has experience of managing regulatory, legislative, and ethical requirements relevant to the role Is able to work with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to collect required project data, innovating and contextualising as necessary. Is supportive of the Church of England and is able to work within and navigate its frameworks. Possesses good verbal and written skills and able to communicate effectively with a broad range of colleagues, partners and stakeholders. Is excited to work within the vision for the Initiative Can combine this passion and enthusiasm with an ability to build relationships with a diverse range of peopleIs able to persuade and influence colleagues to varying degrees, as and when appropriate. Has good self-awareness and the ability to reflect. Is friendly and warm in their persona with an ability to work well with a wide diversity of people. Is an effective team worker, following the Director’s reasonable directions regarding duties that support other roles and the overall aims of the Initiative even though it may be in another colleague's specialism. Has the ability to travel the length and breadth of the six dioceses of the Initiative. Is able to work flexibly, a Team player, and able to attend occasional evening and weekend activities for which Time off in Lieu will be given.Additional InformationPension provision – Church of England’s Church Worker Pension Scheme – 12% employer contribution Annual leave 25 ordinary leave days, plus all bank/public holidays and 3 days between Christmas and the New Year (7.2 weeks) pro rated for part time employeesThe employing body is the Birmingham Diocesan Board of Finance Application DetailsClosing date 8th December 2025Interview date 18th December 2025Interview location (Birmingham)For more information, to arrange an informal conversation contact: Judith Knight at Judith@judithknighthr.comWest Midlands Racial Justice InitiativeThe Church of England Birmingham, John Cadbury House190 Corporation Street, B4 6QDhello@wmracialjustice.org.uk | www.wmracialjustice.org.uk