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Synergy Digital Analyst (Education Operations)

London Borough Of Hackney Council
London
1 year ago
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LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY COUNCIL

Synergy Digital Analyst (Education Operations)

Location: London

Job Number: HCAA01608

Service: Children & Families Service

DBS Required: No

Organisation Logo: Hackney Council

Salary: per Min Max In 

Agreement Type: Fixed Term / Secondment

Work Pattern: Full Time

Contracted Hours: 36

Grade: PO2

SCP Range: £41,472 - £42,510

12 Month Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity

This role attracts a Market Supplement of £5770 (Subject to Annual Review)

Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. Within our diverse borough we serve a wide range of children and young people. We have a particular focus on supporting less advantaged families: Hackney figures in the 10% most deprived boroughs in England on a number of measures.

The post holders will support the Children and Education (C&E) Directorate to fulfil its improvement pledges, to “use data and contextual information to identify and enable strategies where significant groups of pupils are falling behind, or gaps are not closing.” and to “enable and support colleagues to use data and have a single view of the child through system development. We will further develop and embed collaborative approaches across the system with schools and settings.”

Reporting to the Synergy System Manager, the successful candidates will provide teams with support to maintain and where required improve the quality of the data captured within the Synergy system. This will include the delivery of training to colleagues and partners that make use of Synergy. They will also help senior managers through the provision of Synergy derived management information to guide better decision making. 

Candidates selected for interview will demonstrate:


  • Experience of using Access UK Ltd’s Synergy product (or equivalent)
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Ability to manage a complex range of tasks simultaneously, effectively prioritising and delivering on time to a high quality
  • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to work with staff/customers at all levels
  • Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills 
  • Proactive work ethic, with the ability to work on own initiative to produce results

Hybrid working pattern with at least two days a week in the office (Hackney) and remote working the remaining three days if desired. Note that we also welcome those interested in other flexible working arrangements.

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. 

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Assessment: Please note there will be technical testing, which will comprise of a short multiple choice test on the Synergy application.

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: 

Closing date for applications: 08 October 2023 (22:59)

Interview date: TBC


Additional information:Frequency:Per yearEmployment type:Full-time
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