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JOIN OUR TEAM!

Data Services is part of the Central Services of the Church of England, providing statistical information, analysis, research and consultancy. The team works collaboratively with the National Church Institutions (NCIs), dioceses and parishes collecting and assembling data to support the Church’s missional, pastoral and operational activities through high-quality information and analysis.  

This functional area will drive some of the biggest changes across Data Services supporting the team with technical solutions to meet the vision. Key to this will be the automation of standard reporting packs providing data quickly in consistent, high-quality, informed analysis formats to those who need it. This will involve the development of tools to automate manual processes around research; and develop and produce quality outputs from People Systems data.

Core Responsibilities

• To lead a communication and influence project to maximise engagement throughout the church.
• To drive participation in multiple surveys and ensure the accurate input of diversity data into specified church systems (CDT, People System, Pathways, Ministry Development System). 
• To develop a data collection strategy that ensures accurate and reliable data through data analysis, reporting and management.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive project plan, including goals, timelines, and resource allocation, whilst managing budget and ensuring adherence to financial constraints.

Other Key Requirements

• This is a one-year fixed-term contract.
• This is a hybrid role but also suitable for homeworking. 
• Occasional visits to Church House - 2 days a month for face-to-face meetings.  

Please note: The role is also suitable for applicants who choose homeworking as an option, however, homeworking is not a requirement for the role. As occasional visits to Church House for face-to-face meetings are a requirement of your role, this will not be expensed. If you choose to go into the office at your own discretion, in addition to the mandatory 2 days a month, travel will also not be expensed.

ABOUT YOU

The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve across the whole country. Therefore, while of course, we welcome all applications from all interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups.

Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and person specification.

WHAT WE OFFER 

Your Salary

• A salary of £46,577, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

Your Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated, if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangements requests with an expectation of just 1-2 days per week in the Church House office/base office location. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department’s needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abby with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL CHURCH INSTITUTIONS

The National Church Institutions is a hybrid working organisation comprising a wide variety of teams, professions and functions that support the mission and ministries of the Church of England in its vision to be a church, centred on Jesus Christ, for the whole nation - a church that is simpler, humbler, bolder.

We Include. You Belong.

Our Belonging and Inclusion Strategy aims for everyone in the National Church Institutions (NCIs) to feel that they belong, and are valued for who they are and what they contribute. Together, our people contribute in different ways towards our common purpose, whichever NCI they work in and whatever their background.

Living out our values in all that we do, we:

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

We believe our commitment to belonging and inclusion fuels our progress and drives us forward. The NCIs are a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We welcome applications from people of all faiths and of no faith. We want to encourage applications from a diverse group of people who share our values.  We welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups. 

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.