Our Values

It’s great to know that you are interested in working with us at Coventry City Council. As a prospective employee, it is important that everyone who works for us is committed to our One Coventry values and shares our commitment to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation. 

Our Values are:

About the team we are recruiting to

The work of the Data Team, Education Improvement & Standards, is focused on making a strong and effective use of data to contribute towards the improvement of Coventry’s schools, provide quality management information to enable senior management and leaders within the Council and partner organisations to make effective decisions towards raising standards of educational achievement and improve life chances for children attending our schools.

This includes:

• Providing schools, senior managers and leaders across the council and partner organisations  with quality, accurate and timely management information
• Offering guidance and advice on all aspects of data to support decision making and improvement
• Challenging and supporting schools and colleagues across a range of services to help children make good progress and achieve their maximum potential.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

What is the job role?

The pro-rated salary will be £14316 - £15114 for 25 hrs per week.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced administrator to join our successful team.

The purpose of the role is to provide high-quality administrative and general office support, to the Data Team.

You will deal with enquiries, through varying mediums (e.g. telephone & e-mail), ensuring that where possible they are resolved at first contact, or that messages are passed on to the relevant person for action; seeking to resolve queries and using judgement as to when to pass on more complex issues. 

The successful candidate will also undertake data input and document production using the range of systems in use within the organisation.

This role involves maintaining computerised filing systems, retrieving information as requested, and ensuring that information is kept up to date; to include maintaining databases, spreadsheets and other systems used by the Data Team as appropriate.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be able to prioritise their own workload and use initiative to solve minor issues within the working environment.

Key Requirements:

• Formal IT qualification e.g. RSA, CLAIT, NVQ, ECDL or equivalent
• GCSE Maths and English, Grade 4-9 or equivalent

The post would suit an administrator who has experience of a wide range of clerical and administrative work.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and experiences related to:

• Knowledge of IT packages, particularly MS Office
• Ability to work flexibly and respond to changing priorities
• Basic knowledge of data protection implications
• Accurate data inputting skills

Your application should:

• Describe what attracts you to this role and how your experience relates to the opportunities and challenges presented by this post
• Outline your experience in providing administrative support
• Detail how you meet the person specification.

For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

Interview date: w/c 24th April 2023

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 4800 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Coventry City Council