School Admissions Officer (On-line Admissions and Data Management)

We're looking for an experienced colleague to join our Admissions ICT team within the School Admissions and Fair Access Service.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced professional with a strong background in school admissions and data management. This role requires confidence, as you will regularly deliver training to school staff, and engage with other stakeholders both internally and externally, including software suppliers, as well as a good level of IT knowledge, as the role holder will be taking a lead on online admissions and data management for the School Admissions service within Birmingham City Council.

This role is fast-paced, and the post-holder will be required to meet regular deadlines which are in line with statutory set dates. You will be supporting the IT functions for all rounds of admissions, and be responsible for testing IT systems throughout the year, to ensure upgraded systems are in working order and issues raised are resolved promptly.

This role requires an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of all relevant school admissions codes, policies, and procedures, and the ability to apply these to everyday tasks. The role is split between providing advice and support for our service users (schools/parents/stakeholders), management of IT systems and processes such as issue investigation and resolution, and testing and software implementation.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and managing multiple priorities, and who has outstanding communication and organisation skills.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities: * A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games. * An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive. * A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness. * A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people. * A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature. We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.