Job Introduction
Bradford Children and Families Trust was established in April 2023 to enhance the quality and delivery of Children’s Services across our district. Our purpose is clear, to ensure that our promise to improve the outcomes for children and families in Bradford becomes a reality. It requires dedication, determination, and resilience – but under the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership team and an unwavering drive to deliver the best, we are confident that we’ll achieve our ambition - and yours.
About The Role
We are looking for an exceptional data analyst to lead the transformation of our reporting, business intelligence, data architecture and project management ensuring high-quality outputs across the Service.
You will lead the charge in revolutionising our data strategy driving transformation through a cutting-edge single view data warehouse that empowers smarter decisions and seamless integration across the business.
This will support effective delivery and coordination of our flagship Families First Reform Programme - A high-impact, high-profile transformation initiative that will shape the future of family support and children’s social care in Bradford and across the country.
Key Responsibilities
As the Head of Service, you will:
- Lead our Data and Analytics Service to enable robust performance reporting, business intelligence, and data analysis to ensure high-quality outputs across the team.
- Lead the development, extraction, and integration of complex data from multiple systems using tools such as SQL, Visual Studio, Power BI, and Excel.
- Lead the development and strategic planning and delivery of the organisation’s portfolio of projects and programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and priorities.
- Inspire and manage a high-performing team, overseeing programme governance, workforce planning, and supporting budget control.
- Enable innovation and transformation across multi-agency workstreams, ensuring that you support multi agency services to be integrated, sustainable, and future-ready.
- Through effective management skills, help to create the conditions for transformation. Collaboration with senior leaders, government departments, and community partners to ensure stakeholder buy-in and long-term success is a key element of the role.
- Monitor performance, manage risk, and adapt to policy changes with agility and confidence.
About You
- A proven track record of leading innovatively in data and project management
- Knowledge of DfE frameworks, Ofsted and HMIP data requirements, inspection readiness, and regulatory compliance.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to deliver under pressure and within budget.
- Data and Analytics: Certifications in SQL, Power BI, or other analytics tools (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate, or equivalent).
- A relevant Leadership and Management qualification i.e. Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), City & Guilds Leadership and Management Qualifications
- Program Management qualifications, such as MSP (Managing Successful Programs), or PMP (Project Management Professional) or extensive demonstrable experience.
Why Join Us?
- Make a real difference in the lives of children and families across Bradford.
- Shape a new organisation with a fresh vision, strong values, and a commitment to excellence.
- Work with passionate professionals who are dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Enjoy flexible working, professional development, and a supportive leadership team.
List of Benefits:
- Generous employer contributions to the WYPF Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Competitive salary and pay progression structure
- Supportive carer and parental policies
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services
- Supportive staff networks
- Access to Blue Light Card discounts
- Professional development/support
- Career progression
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement
Next Steps
If you wish to discuss this role further, please contact rosie.mcmenamin@bradfordcft.org.uk
Who will arrange a call with SRO: Susan Claydon Assistant Director Early Help & Transformation
Closing Date: 30 June 2025
Interview Date: 11 July 2025
Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.
