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Due to the partnership between Hays and Birmingham City Council, we’re recruiting for a vital role supporting a key project that is a transformative initiative aimed at identifying and protecting children and young adults at risk of exploitation and crime. This programme works closely with schools and community partners.

As a Data Officer, you’ll play a key part in shaping how information is gathered, analysed, and presented. You’ll work with project officers to collate and prepare data that informs strategic decisions, helping to safeguard young people across the region. Your ability to communicate clearly and confidently with schools, internal teams, and senior stakeholders will be essential to the success of this role.

This is a hybrid position, but you’ll need to be flexible and committed to attending in-person meetings at schools or other locations when required. A proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and a solid understanding of risk and safeguarding are crucial.

In addition, this role will be an ASAP start, which before starting you will need to pass your reference and compliance checks. On registration please have your two most recent employment details available for reference checks.

This is a full-time, temporary job until August 2026, based in Birmingham. The rate of pay for this job is £19.65 per hour, including holiday pay, which is paid on a weekly basis.

At Hays, we are here to support you develop your career and grow to your potential; therefore, you will have an assigned consultant who will support you through your journey. You will have access to our exclusive training to enhance your skills as well as exclusive job opportunities in local authorities where you can apply these skills.