Data Officer
Employer: The Fostering Network
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.
Temporary: 6-months (may be extended)
Working hours: Full time – 35 hours
Salary: £27,405 - £32,480 per annum (+ London weighting added if eligible)
Closing date: Monday 18 August 2025 12 noon
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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
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