Job Introduction
About Us
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 lives of children and young people in Bradford becomes a reality. It’s a tough ask. It requires dedication, determination, and resilience – but under a new Chief Executive, Senior Leadership team and an unswerving drive to deliver the best outcomes, we are confident that we’ll achieve our ambition – and you, yours.
So, if you’re up for the challenge we’d love to hear from you!
About The Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented apprentice to join our Organisational Development team who has a keen interest in data analysis and organisational improvement. As an OD apprentice, you will undertake a Level 3 Data Analyst qualification while gaining experience supporting our data processes and establishment management activities.
Working alongside experienced professionals, you will play a key role in responding to routine data requests, supporting the collection and analysis of organisational data and helping manage and maintain our establishment. There will also be opportunities to work alongside different People and Talent teams on varying projects.
Key Responsibilities
Data Support
- Assist in gathering, cleaning and preparing workforce and organisational data for reporting and analysis.
- Support the team with regular and ad hoc data requests, which can include workforce data, turnover analysis and diversity statistics.
- Work alongside the HR Data Analyst to maintain the workforce databases to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
- Support the production of dashboards and visuals to help inform decision-making.
Establishment Management
- Assist in managing the organisations establishment, including maintaining accurate records of approved posts.
- Support the process of tracking vacancies, position changes and establishment updates in line with organisational policies.
- Collaborate with HR colleagues to ensure data consistency across systems, which includes our Application Tracking System and Learning Management System.
- Engage with service users to understand their establishment and ensuring that this is accurate on our HR Information System.
Learning & Development
- Actively engage in apprenticeship training, coursework and learning activities as part of the Level 3 Data Analyst qualification.
- Apply learning to real-world tasks by contributing to projects and helping improve initiatives within the Organisational Development team.
- Be willing to work across the People and Talent teams with experiences professionals, to work alongside different projects.
About You
- A genuine interest in data analysis and organisational development.
- Good numeracy and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and willingness to learn data tools (e.g. PowerBi)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines.
- Self-motivated, eager to learn, and able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
- Generous employer contributions in a Local Government Pension Scheme
- Competitive salary and pay progression structure
- Real living wage as the minimum rate of pay
- 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
- Flexible working / hybrid options subject to service need
Location: Sir Henry Mitchell House, Bradford
Next Steps
For any queries please contact Demi Cole on demi.cole@bradfordcft.org.uk
Closing date: 18th May 2025
Interview date: 28th May (potentially 29th as well depending on how many we have)
Interview Location: Sir Henry Mitchell House, Bradford
