Insight & Intelligence Project Officer; FTC

Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract

Hours:

36
Salary: £42,771 - £46,968

Location:

Colindale
Closing Date:
Midnight March 9th 2026

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better.

As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values:
Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do.

This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We're investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you'll play a key part in shaping this future.

We're looking for a Project Officer to join our Insight & Intelligence Hub, working with a talented team to help plan, coordinate and oversee a diverse portfolio of high‑profile data and insight projects that drive improvements in data quality, accessibility and analytical capability.

You’ll support effective project governance, maintain project documentation and provide clear, timely updates that help senior leaders make informed decisions.

This role is ideal for a motivated, organised and curious individual looking to develop strong project management skills while contributing to meaningful transformation work that improves outcomes for Barnet residents.

This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to attend monthly in‑person team days in our Colindale office. We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days.

Please  to download the Job description for this role.

You're someone who enjoys bringing structure and clarity to complex work. You're comfortable managing competing priorities, asking the right questions and supporting teams to deliver projects that make a real difference.

• A solid understanding of project management principles, governance and documentation (e.g. RAID logs, business cases, project plans).
• Experience supporting or coordinating projects—ideally within digital, data or technology environments, though this isn’t essential.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied and fast‑paced workload.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the confidence to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• The ability to analyse and interpret information quickly and present it in a clear, engaging way.
• A proactive, flexible and positive approach to problem solving, with a willingness to learn new and often complex subject areas.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint.

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of multiple data‑related projects from initiation through to completion.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including project plans, risk registers, progress reports and document repositories.
• Ensure appropriate project governance is in place, supporting compliance with project management guidelines and templates.
• Provide updates, reports and analysis for project boards, senior managers and key stakeholders.
• Help identify, elevate and track risks, issues and dependencies across the project portfolio.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of digital, data and technology (DDaT) strategies across the council.
• Undertake research, analysis, options appraisals and evaluations to support business cases and project decision‑making.
• Support change‑management activity and engagement with colleagues across services and directorates.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, partners and stakeholders to support successful delivery.
• Promote best practice in data protection, information security and organisational…