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    We are excited to announce that a full-time position has become available within the Business and Executive Support Team (BEST), supporting the School Organisation Team. This team is integral to the County Council's statutory duty to ensure sufficient school places for children in Staffordshire.

    Flexibility is required in this role to support other areas within the wider Business and Executive Support Service as needed. This will allow you to develop your skills and experience a variety of work opportunities across the service.

    Work environment

    There is an expectation for both office and home working based on local agreement and business needs.

    Main responsibilities

    As a Business Support Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for:

    • Collating and analysing demographic data, such as the number of children born across Staffordshire.
    • Producing and analysing pupil projections to identify the required number of school places.
    • Maintaining accurate records of school capacities.
    • Monitoring surplus places.
    • Ensuring the appropriate publication of statutory proposals for significant changes to schools

    The ideal candidate

    We are looking for you to have,

    • Strong attention to detail: A commitment to ensuring the quality and accuracy of data is paramount.
    • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team while also being capable of working independently using one's own initiative.
    • Experience in gathering and analysing data from multiple sources, demonstrating a thorough understanding of data interpretation.
    • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills: Proficiency in utilizing advanced features and functions of Microsoft Excel to manage, analyse, and present data effectively.
    • Expertise in using mapping software for the creation of maps and manipulation of geographical data.

    Interviews will be held during the week starting 14th July 2025

    Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Carly Davies at carly.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk or lesley.whittle@staffordshire.gov.uk

    Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.