Management Information Officer

At Dorset Council, data isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet.
It’s how we make sure children are safe, supported and able to thrive.

We’re looking for a Management Information Officer to join our Children’s Services Business Intelligence and Performance team. You’ll support services with high‑quality management information, insight and assurance.

If you enjoy turning complex data into something clear, useful and impactful, this could be the role for you.

You’ll help make sure the right information is available at the right time. This includes supporting statutory reporting, inspection readiness and assurance activity, so that services can make well‑informed decisions.

While the main focus is on SEND and inclusion, the role also supports wider Children’s Services data and reporting as priorities change. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Children’s Services, corporate teams and partners to turn complex data into clear, meaningful insight that supports planning, quality assurance and leadership oversight.

Why it matters

Children’s Services operates in a complex and high‑demand environment. Expectations and scrutiny continue to increase.

This role helps ensure Dorset Council remains transparent, accountable and confident in its data, supporting services to respond effectively to challenge and change.

You don’t need to be a data scientist.
But you do need to enjoy working with systems and information.

You’ll be someone who:

Dorset Council is working together, ambitious for Dorset, and committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

This is a full time role at 37 hours per week.

If your Interested and want to hear more, contact Rowena Wrixon on [email protected]

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At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

Find out more about how to apply.