Job summary

About the Role As a Sufficiency and Access Support officer you will play key role in supplying and analysing data to inform decision making and focus for the Early Years Sufficiency Team. You will work closely with colleagues to maintain existing and create new intuitive Power BI dashboards. You will also play an integral part in maintaining the Family Information Service Directory database.

Main duties of the job

About you The Successful applicant will be well organised and have a passion for data. You will be expected to possess excellent Excel skills and have a background in using data to inform decisions. Power BI skills are desirable, but training will given to the right candidate.

About us

About Us The Early Years Sufficiency and Access Team supports early years providers to deliver sufficiency sustainable early years & childcare places across Oxfordshire.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,578 to £35,571 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

20 days

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP3980EE25

Job locations

Oxford

OX1 1ND

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

About UsThe Early Years Sufficiency and Access Team supports early years providers to deliver sufficiency sustainable early years & childcare places across Oxfordshire.

About the RoleAs a Sufficiency and Access Support officer you will play key role in supplying and analysing data to inform decision making and focus for the Early Years Sufficiency Team. You will work closely with colleagues to maintain existing and create new intuitive Power BI dashboards. You will also play an integral part in maintaining the Family Information Service Directory database.

About youThe Successful applicant will be well organised and have a passion for data. You will be expected to possess excellent Excel skills and have a background in using data to inform decisions. Power BI skills are desirable, but training will given to the right candidate.

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
• Option to buy additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employers contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development

Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to: SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Our commitment to: Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Job description Job responsibilities About UsThe Early Years Sufficiency and Access Team supports early years providers to deliver sufficiency sustainable early years & childcare places across Oxfordshire.About the RoleAs a Sufficiency and Access Support officer you will play key role in supplying and analysing data to inform decision making and focus for the Early Years Sufficiency Team. You will work closely with colleagues to maintain existing and create new intuitive Power BI dashboards. You will also play an integral part in maintaining the Family Information Service Directory database.About youThe Successful applicant will be well organised and have a passion for data. You will be expected to possess excellent Excel skills and have a background in using data to inform decisions. Power BI skills are desirable, but training will given to the right candidate.Rewards and benefits Culture of flexible working Technology to support agile working where role permits Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays Option to buy additional holiday Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employers contribution of up to 19.9% Enhanced family friendly policies Local and national discounts for shopping and travel Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing developmentYour office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to: SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Our commitment to: Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us onLinkedIn,Facebook,TwitterandInstagram.Skills:See JD for detailsQualifications:See JD for detailsKeywords:Sufficiency and Access Support Officer

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxford

OX1 1ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxford

OX1 1ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)