JOB TITLE: Data, Finance and Systems OfficerLOCATION: Wandsworth SW18 2PU - mainly remote workingPAY RATE: 15.75 paye / 20.37 umbrella (per hour)START DATE: ASAPDURATION/Hours: 3-month initial contract/ 36 hours a week (Mon-Fri, 9-5) Job Purpose: We are seeking a dedicated Data, Finance and Systems Officer to join our Special Needs Assessment Service (SNAS) team. This role involves supporting the administration of procedures under the Children and Families Act 2014 for Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Needs Assessment of children and young people with special educational needs. You will ensure the system (currently Capita ONE) is maintained with high-quality data, generate reports to support performance improvements, and train SNAS members in system use. Additionally, you will maintain good financial records, monitor spend against budgets and provide data dashboards for senior managers. Key Responsibilities: Manage the SNAS IT system, resolving technical issues.Provide data related to EHC processes, placements, and funding of pupils with EHC Plans.Produce quarterly Council performance indicators and national returns.Benchmark against other local authorities, highlighting trends.Prepare responses to Freedom of Information requests.Produce statutory annual returns to the Department for Education.Maintain accurate finance records for pupils with EHC plans.Ensure prompt and accurate payments to education providers.Support the QA and Performance Manager with Quality Assurance