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Data Officer

Salary: £27,405 - £32,480 per annum (+ London weighting added if eligible)

Hours: Full time – 35 hours

Location: Can be based at home or in any of our four offices (London, Belfast, Cardiff or Glasgow). Occasional travel to London to meet the wider team will be required.

 Contract: 6-months (may be extended)

 

Who we are 

The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation, dedicated to empowering, enriching and supporting the relationships at the heart of the fostering community.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated data professional to join our innovative  Mockingbird programme at an exciting point for the team. Your skills will be used to support The Fostering Network and our fostering service partners to demonstrate the impact that our work has on the lives of children, young people and fostering families around the UK.

You will have experience of supporting data collection and collation and be confident in keeping accurate records using quantitative and qualitative data, including database input and maintenance. You will have experience of using data cleaning and data validation methods to address data quality issues.

What you’ll be doing

You will oversee and be responsible for the implementation of monitoring and evaluation processes within the Mockingbird programme, supporting the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to embed new practices, develop new tools and improve existing ones.

At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you’re reading. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

What we can offer you

  • 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
  • A range of family friendly and fostering friendly leave options  Flexible and hybrid working 
  • Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
  • Pension and life assurance
  • Contribution to eye tests and lenses
  • Season ticket loans

Our commitments to you

The Fostering Network is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and especially those from under-represented and minoritised backgrounds. All applications and hiring decisions will be considered on merit.

  • If you identify as care experienced and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under our commitment to the Care Leaver Covenant
  • If you have a disability, please tell us what reasonable adjustments would support your participation in the recruitment process
  • We are open to job-sharing arrangements for all roles, please indicate this in the application form if you are applying as part of a job share

Ready to apply?

To apply please email your completed application form to [email protected].  

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Wednesday 30 July 2025 12 noon

Shortlisting date: Commencing Thursday 31 July 2025

Interview date: Monday 11 August and/or Tuesday 12 August 2025

Interview location: Online via Microsoft Teams We look forward to hearing from you!

We look forward to hearing from you!

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