Statistics and Data Officer

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with data analysis experience to play a key role in supporting the mission of Blackburn Diocese by ensuring that high quality data is collected, analysed and provided to others for decision-making at a local and regional level.  

The Statistics and Data Officer will support parishes in completing their annual data returns and then play an important role in analysing and reporting on the information collected. Through communicating the key messages identified, the role holder will monitor data metrics and provide valuable information to support the diocese in tracking performance and setting future strategic direction.  The national church has provided the diocese with significant funding to support mission and ministry, data metrics have been put in place to monitor delivery of the aspirations which are to be delivered through this funding.  Data will need to be routinely analysed and reported on to the national church to enable the diocese to demonstrate delivery against the targets. 

Blackburn Diocese has a Vision to see ‘Healthy Churches Transforming Communities’, we are looking for someone who is excited about seeing this Vision in action across Lancashire.  The role will involve regular communication and interaction with a range of people (both ordained and voluntary) in churches across the region as well as the national church, therefore good communication skills will be essential.  Experience of analysing datasets and producing strategically useful reports will also be key to this role.  

1. To ensure the collection and maintenance of a robust, accurate and complete diocesan dataset.
2. To support the delivery of the Diocese Vision through analysing and reporting on statistics and data.
3. To monitor the metrics agreed for tracking progress in delivering the missional activities funded through the national church finding mechanisms.

1. Training and qualifications
   1. Educated to degree level in a numerate discipline or equivalent work experience demonstrating strong numeracy and analytical skills
2. Skills and competencies
   1. Highly capable in analysing and evaluating large and complex datasets and producing helpful conclusions, charts and reports to communicate key trends 
   2. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft excel, including its analytical functions 
   3. Ability to use Microsoft Office applications including word, outlook and PowerPoint  
   4. Ability to explain findings from data analysis to expert and non-expert audiences
   5. Effective oral and written communication of data analysis, methodology and results
3. Personal attributes
   1. Comfortable working with a wide-range of people at all levels of the organisation 
   2. Warm and personable nature with the ability to build relationships with others
   3. Ability to motivate others, including parish volunteers, in completing the tasks required of them 
   4. Hardworking and self-motivated with an ability to use initiative to make things happen 
   5. Excellent attention to detail in analysing and reviewing information 
   6. Sympathy with the aims and practices of the Church of England