Service Development Officer Lado Friargate Floor 4, United Kingdom (incl. Northern Ireland) £28598 - £34434 Full Time Permanent Apply By 26 April, 2026 Posted On 9 April, 2026

Coventry City Council

Coventry, United Kingdom
Base: £28,598 - £34,434; bonus/equity: not specifi...
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to take accurate minutes in sensitive meetings
Strong it skills for digital transformation
** Coventry City Council is seeking a Service Development Officer to support the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) Service. The role involves administrative support, business system development, and data analysis to enhance the efficiency of children's services operations. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports the Local Authority Designated Officer Service by reviewing, developing, and digitalising business systems to increase operational efficiency.
  • The successful candidate will produce and analyse complex quantitative and qualitative performance data to assist senior leaders and key stakeholders.
  • Appointment is conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the sensitive nature of working with vulnerable children and allegations against staff.

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** Coventry City Council is seeking a Service Development Officer to support the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) Service. The role involves administrative support, business system development, and data analysis to enhance the efficiency of children's services operations. **

Salary

Base: £28598 - £34434; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Fantastic rewards and benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to take accurate minutes in sensitive meetings
  • Strong IT skills for digital transformation
  • Experience with complex performance data analysis
  • Ability to liaise with multiple professional agencies

Nice-to-have

  • Forward thinking and innovative approach
  • Calm disposition and open can-do attitude
  • Willingness to learn and develop new skills
  • Creative problem-solving abilities
  • Proactive and methodical work style

Key Requirements

  • Satisfactory DBS check required
  • Exempt under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Work Rights

Not specified

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