PERSON SPECIFICATION
POST TITLE:
Temporary Information/Data Input Officer (4 month
contract)
The requirements stated below relate solely to the duties and responsibilities laid out in the Job
Description. Applicants should provide evidence of their ability to meet the following criteria.
CRITERIA
METHOD OF
ASSESSMENT
KNOWLEDGE
1
Understanding of databases and on line directories and their
A,I&E
practical application
2
Understanding of requirements of databases/directories that deliver
information to a range of partners and stakeholders (with ability to
assess current provision and recommend ongoing improvements)
3
Understanding of the principles of confidentiality/data protection &
A&I
their practical implementation.
4
Understanding of the principles of Equality & Diversity and a
A&I
demonstrable commitment to incorporating into all aspects of work.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
4
Good oral and written communication skills – sufficient to deal with
A, I & E
a wide range of internal (staff, volunteers, service users) and
external sources (e.g. Data base provider, Camden Council
channels, Age UK partners, care navigators, community connectors
and other agencies) in order to ensure the database is up to date
and accessible and manuals are produced to a high standard.
6
Excellent computer skills – databases/directories, keyboard, MS
A, I & E
Word, Excel and Outlook, networked environment – all essential
7
Good level of numeracy skills
A, I
8
Willingness to be flexible within the team and prepared to work
A&I
flexible hours when the need arises
9
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a busy
A&I
environment
EXPERIENCE
10
Good level of experience of working with databases and on line
A&I
directories with accurate data entry and organisation of information
11
Good level of experience in communicating with and supporting key A & I
partners and stakeholders in use of the on line directories as well
as ensuring a good two way flow of information to keep the
directory information up to date
12
Experience of provision of training and promotion of
A, I & E
databases/directories (including attending meetings with partners)
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
14
No essential requirements for formal qualifications but IT/database
A
qualifications relevant to this post desirable.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
15
Ability to travel round the borough to different AUC/partner sites.
A
Sufficient fitness/strength to move minor office equipment
desirable.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
15
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
A
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
A
Application Form (these are also the shortlist criteria)
I
Interview
E
Exercise
Date:
December 2015