Job Introduction
Our Story:
Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.
Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.
We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’.
Our Team:
Halton Virtual School is made up of a dedicated team working with teachers, social workers, carers, and other professionals to support children and young people in care.. We share a strong commitment to helping every vulnerable child reach their full potential, both academically and personally.
Our Team are currently seeking a skilled and highly organised Data & Business Support Officer to play a key role in supporting our statutory responsibilities for children looked after, previously looked-after children, and children in need.
The role is primarily based at Rutland House, with flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. A full driving license is required for travel to meetings across the borough.
Hours: 22.2 – working pattern to be discussed at interview.
Your Contributions:
Working closely with the Virtual School Headteacher, you will be responsible for maintaining robust data systems, providing high-quality analysis to inform decision-making, and supporting the financial and operational management of the service. This is a varied and rewarding role that directly contributes to improving educational outcomes for some of our most vulnerable children
Some key responsibilities include:
• Manage and analyse data on children and young people to support planning and improve services
• Produce reports and maintain accurate records using data systems and office tools
• Support financial processes, including budget management and invoice administration
• Coordinate meetings, communications, and day-to-day business operations of the Virtual School
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection, and confidentiality standards while supporting staff where needed
You will be an experienced business support or data professional with excellent organisational and analytical skills, and a strong understanding of working in services that support children and families. You will also have proven experience in minute-taking, strong report writing skills, and sound financial knowledge, with the ability to manage information accurately and communicate it clearly.
Our Offer:
Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:
• A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service
• Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
• 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme
• Investment in your personal development
• Free Car Parking at HBC sites
• Flexible working arrangements
• Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme
Next Steps:
At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Joanne Dunning – Joanne.Dunning@halton.gov.uk.
Interviews are expected to take place on 11th June 2026.
At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – resourcing@halton.gov.uk
Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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