Youth Justice Information Analyst

Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
• Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support.
• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can lease an electric or low-emission vehicle at a reduced cost through salary sacrifice, subject to National Minimum Wage and other eligibility requirements.
• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes

Roles are either ‘site based’ or ‘home based’.

Site based roles are mainly based at the workplace, with the option to work from home for up to two days a week, depending on service needs.

Home based roles are mainly based at home, with the expectation of attending the workplace up to one day a week.

The working arrangement for each role is set by the manager, based on service requirements.

Job Introduction

We’re recruiting a Youth Justice Information Analyst to join our Youth Justice Service.

You’ll play an important part in making sure we have accurate information to understand our service, meet statutory reporting requirements and make informed decisions.

You’ll combine data analysis with practical business support, working with colleagues and partner organisations to make sure information is accurate, secure and useful.

You’ll also coordinate the day-to-day running of our Appropriate Adult Scheme, which is supported by around 30 volunteers.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who can turn detailed information into meaningful insight while keeping essential systems, processes and reporting on track.

You’ll need knowledge of Youth Justice legislation and experience of gathering, analysing and reporting data.

The post holder will be flexible in their approach to working hours, including occasional evening and weekend working.

Site-Based role

This is a Site-Based role, and you’ll be expected to work from the designated workplace.

Interviews for this role will be held on 10th December 2026

Please note, interviews are held in person.

At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.

Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk

Role Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and secure Youth Justice data and make sure statutory information is submitted correctly and on time.
• Analyse and interpret data for the Youth Justice Partnership, annual Youth Justice Plan and other internal and external information requests.
• Develop reports, support colleagues using Youth Justice information systems and coordinate system testing, updates and improvements.
• Work with colleagues and partner organisations to improve how information is collected, recorded and used, including responding to new information needs.
• Coordinate the Appropriate Adult Scheme, including weekly volunteer rotas, onboarding and supporting volunteers and responding to changing demand from police custody.
• Provide wider business support, including organising meetings and panels, processing financial transactions and providing a professional first point of contact.

Ideal Candidate

• An NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent is essential, unless you can demonstrate significant administrative and data analysis experience.
• Bringing knowledge of Youth Justice legislation, you’ll understand how accurate information supports reporting requirements and better services for children and young people.
• Strong analytical skills will help you gather, interpret and clearly present detailed information, statistics and reports.
• Confident communication is important, as you’ll work with different audiences and handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Comfortable with technology, you’ll have strong Microsoft Office skills and the confidence to learn specialist information systems quickly.
• A dedicated, respectful and collaborative approach will help you manage competing priorities, use your initiative, adapt to change and contribute positively to the wider service.

Basic DBS

As part of the pre-employment checks, should you be offered the role, we’ll carry out a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.

If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council, see attached.

Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have an independent and unrestricted right to work in the UK, without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.