Data Reporting and Stakeholder Manager

This position is available as a secondment opportunity until 28/02/2027. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission.

We are seeking a dedicated individual with experience in partnership working, particularly within the voluntary, charity arts and creative sectors. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing complex data, including audience, participant and volunteer information, and preparing detailed reports to ensure smooth operations and strategic decision-making. You'll be the go-to person for putting in place frameworks for collecting project and partnership data and managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to do this.

Ideally with knowledge of project evaluation and reporting processes, you'll have oversight to ensure we're always measuring our impact and meeting the expectations of grant-funded programs.

This position offers a variety of challenges, from managing competing priorities to ensuring that robust processes are in place for collecting and making sense of project data, putting together reports to funders and helping to present data to partners and stakeholders to support project advocacy. With excellent IT skills, you'll work with a variety of Microsoft tools to streamline processes and keep the team on track.

To apply for this position, click 'Apply Online' to access the application form. You have the option to demonstrate how you meet the role's criteria either by submitting a written supporting statement within the form or by creating a video. If you choose to submit a video, please email it to recruitment@luton.gov.uk and ensure you still complete the application form (excluding the written supporting statement section)

We're looking for someone who has a proven track record of managing and analysing complex data, presenting it both verbally and through concise reports. You'll be confident in maintaining relationships with stakeholders, with the ability to influence and support when needed. Your excellent organisational skills, paired with the ability to manage competing priorities and solve problems effectively, will make you a key player in our team.

You'll also bring some knowledge of project evaluation processes and grant reporting, particularly for government and arts funding. With qualifications such as Level 3 (A Levels) or 4 (BTEC foundation) in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience, you'll be ready to hit the ground running.

If you're excited about the opportunity to make a tangible difference and work in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with us!, We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!, Disability Confident
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Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:

- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel