Newlon Housing Trust is a successful charitable housing association and one of the major providers of new affordable housing in north and east London.

We have an opportunity for an experienced data analyst to work with Newlon’s Business Intelligence Lead ensuring that all data is accurate, reliable and trusted enabling the delivery of quality reports.

To include:

• Business intelligence – gathering data and ensuring data quality to provide residents, colleagues and decision makers with accurate information.
• Reporting – creating engaging and informative reports and present findings to decision makers to support the delivery of excellent services, the maintenance of high-quality homes and the ability to make efficient and effective decisions.
• Benchmarking – comparing Newlon’s performance with other organisations to demonstrate areas of good practice and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Insight – applying your critical thinking and communication skills to interpret data, identify trends and anomalies, and provide high-quality analysis.

You will work in partnership with the IT and service teams and provide ongoing assurance to managers and senior leaders with regards to data quality and improvement.

With proven experience of working in a data driven environment on large datasets, you will have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills and a naturally inquisitive approach to problem-solving. You will have proven experience of data entry into IT systems using a variety of computer databases, an eye for detail and a thorough understanding of data analysis and data modelling.

In return, you can expect 27 days holiday, a non-contributory pension, excellent benefits and a flexi scheme.  You’ll also be working out of purpose-built offices that form part of the award-winning Hale Village regeneration project, and are situated just two minutes’ walk from the major transport interchange at Tottenham Hale.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website:

 www.newlon.org.uk/vacancies

 

Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 13 September 2026. 

Interviews will be held in person at our offices in Hale Village on Wednesday 23 September 2026.

Newlon Housing Trust is a charitable housing association and a committed Equal Opportunities employer. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

 

No agencies please.

£41,380 per annum plus opportunity to earn up to 5% performance related bonus

Newlon Housing Trust is a successful charitable housing association and one of the major providers of new affordable housing in north and east London.

We have an opportunity for an experienced data analyst to work with Newlon’s Business Intelligence Lead ensuring that all data is accurate, reliable and trusted enabling the delivery of quality reports.

To include:

• Business intelligence – gathering data and ensuring data quality to provide residents, colleagues and decision makers with accurate information.
• Reporting – creating engaging and informative reports and present findings to decision makers to support the delivery of excellent services, the maintenance of high-quality homes and the ability to make efficient and effective decisions.
• Benchmarking – comparing Newlon’s performance with other organisations to demonstrate areas of good practice and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Insight – applying your critical thinking and communication skills to interpret data, identify trends and anomalies, and provide high-quality analysis.

You will work in partnership with the IT and service teams and provide ongoing assurance to managers and senior leaders with regards to data quality and improvement.

With proven experience of working in a data driven environment on large datasets, you will have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills and a naturally inquisitive approach to problem-solving. You will have proven experience of data entry into IT systems using a variety of computer databases, an eye for detail and a thorough understanding of data analysis and data modelling.

In return, you can expect 27 days holiday, a non-contributory pension, excellent benefits and a flexi scheme.  You’ll also be working out of purpose-built offices that form part of the award-winning Hale Village regeneration project, and are situated just two minutes’ walk from the major transport interchange at Tottenham Hale.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website:

 www.newlon.org.uk/vacancies

 

Closing date: 23:59 on Tuesday 4 August 2026 

Interviews will be held in person at our offices in Hale Village on Monday 17 August 2026

Newlon Housing Trust is a charitable housing association and a committed Equal Opportunities employer. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

 

No agencies please.

£41,380 per annum plus opportunity to earn up to 5% performance related bonus

UNISON Centre London
Starting Salary £40,730 per annum plus London Weighting allowance of £6,894
35 hours per week
Temporary
12 months contract
Ref: ORD/AR24

UNISON is Britain’s leading public sector trade union, with more than 1.3 million members working in the public services, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ 1,200 staff, including approximately 370 at our national centre in Euston, central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, in Northern Ireland.

About this Job

UNISON carried out a comprehensive staff digital skills survey during 2025, which highlighted gaps in IT skills among staff at all levels. Our Digital Skills Officer is building a comprehensive training and support programme to ensure all staff are able to make good use of the tools available to them.

We are now seeking a Digital Skills Trainer to support this work. This will be a specialist role within the Staff Learning and Development Department, working closely with the IT department. The postholder will train and engage colleagues in using Microsoft 365 Apps and other digital platforms as required.

What you’ll do:

• Design, create and deliver engaging and impactful digital skills training, online and in person, for a wide range of skills levels
• Create simple online guidance and resources to meet emerging needs
• Keep up to date with changes to the software we use and update training and resources accordingly
• Work alongside the Digital Skills Officer to create and support a culture of confidence and competence in using digital tools at UNISON

Why join us:

• Make a difference to how staff experience our digital tools
• Contribute to our digital skills journey and help shape how it evolves
• Be part of a small supportive team

The postholder will have a proven track record in IT skills training and a creative approach to designing training and resources.

In return we offer excellent benefits including 32 days of annual leave + public holidays, final salary pension scheme, flexible working and much more.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General application form referring to the job description and person specification (both under “Documents”)

Please note that only the relevant application form will be accepted.
CVs will not be accepted.  

The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be returned by e-mail to stafflearninganddevelopment@unison.co.uk quoting reference: ORD/AR24 on your application form.

Please save your documents starting with your full name in the document name.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 8th May 2026.

The interviews will be held on Friday 5th June in UNISON Centre, Euston Road London.

UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.

£40,730 per annum plus London Weighting allowance of £6,894 35 hours per week

 

Title: Data Quality Analyst

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Salary: £42,700 per annum (Regional salary)

Grade: 9

Reporting Office: Manchester, Trafford

Persona: Agile Worker: 20% – 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)

Office Worker: Contractual hours to be worked from reporting office

Closing Date: 20th April 2026

Interview Dates: 29th April 2026  ( Please note that in person interviews will be held  at the West Ham Lane Office, Stratford )

Benefits include:  Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more…

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

• Join our Data Quality and Assurance Team at L&Q and be part of L&Q’s transformation into a truly data driven organisation. This is a unique opportunity to shape how data is trusted, governed, and used across the business, directly influencing decision-making, regulatory compliance, and service improvement for our customers. If you’re passionate about turning data into meaningful insight and driving real change, this role offers both impact and visibility.

• As a Data Quality Analyst, you will play a key role in embedding L&Q’s Data Governance Framework across the organisation. You will work closely with stakeholders to improve data quality, define standards, and ensure that data is accurate, consistent, and trusted for operational, regulatory, and strategic use.

• L&Q is on a journey towards becoming an insight-driven organisation using trusted data. We have recently refined our corporate Data Governance Framework and are now embedding it to improve how we collect, manage, and share data.

• This role is critical in ensuring we achieve one trusted version of the truth supporting consistent regulatory reporting, improving operational performance, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

• You will report into the Data Quality and Assurance Manager and be part of the wider Data Governance team, working collaboratively with Data Owners, Data Stewards, technology teams, and business stakeholders across L&Q.

If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!

Your impact in the role:  

• Investigate data issues using SQL, Excel,  Housing Management System, Master data management tool and other analytical tools to identify root causes and propose solutions to enable efficient resolution

• Maintain and enhance the organisation’s data governance framework by supporting the development and upkeep of the Business Glossary and Critical Data Elements (CDEs), ensuring alignment with business definitions, standards, and regulatory requirements

• Drive business stakeholders and Data Stewards to create and deliver data improvement plans that enhance data quality and support organisational objectives

• Work with Data Stewards and business stakeholders to define data quality metrics based on business rules; develop reports and scorecards to monitor performance, and communicate key insights to business leads

• Maintain records of end-to-end data flows and information assets, ensuring they are auditable and compliant with regulatory expectations

• Complete and support regulatory returns (for the Regulator of Social Housing), providing assurance to governance leads on the accuracy and completeness of submissions

• Assess the impact of data-related changes, ensuring processes and business rules align with data standards and contribute to business and process improvements

• Collaborate with Data Owners, Data Stewards, technology teams, and governance forums to embed data governance practices across the organisation

• Support and contribute to the Data Governance Forum and working groups through reporting and proactive stakeholder engagement

What you’ll bring:

• Strong  experience within the housing sector as a data quality analyst, or experience within a data governance or data quality function in a similar organisation

• Ability to lead conversation and maintain stakeholder engagement is essential

• Understanding of DAMA data quality management is desirable

• Educated to degree level or equivalent is desirable

About L&Q:

We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.

250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.

People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.

At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.

When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome.

Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.

 

42,700

Title: Data Quality Analyst

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Salary: £48,700 per annum (London weighted salary)

Grade: 9

Reporting Office: London, Stratford

Persona: Agile Worker: 20% – 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)

Office Worker: Contractual hours to be worked from reporting office

Closing Date: 20th April 2026

Interview Dates: 29th April 2026  ( Please note that in person interviews will be held  at the West Ham Lane Office, Stratford )

 

Benefits include:  Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more…

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

• Join our Data Quality and Assurance Team at L&Q and be part of L&Q’s transformation into a truly data driven organisation. This is a unique opportunity to shape how data is trusted, governed, and used across the business, directly influencing decision-making, regulatory compliance, and service improvement for our customers. If you’re passionate about turning data into meaningful insight and driving real change, this role offers both impact and visibility.

• As a Data Quality Analyst, you will play a key role in embedding L&Q’s Data Governance Framework across the organisation. You will work closely with stakeholders to improve data quality, define standards, and ensure that data is accurate, consistent, and trusted for operational, regulatory, and strategic use.

• L&Q is on a journey towards becoming an insight-driven organisation using trusted data. We have recently refined our corporate Data Governance Framework and are now embedding it to improve how we collect, manage, and share data.

• This role is critical in ensuring we achieve one trusted version of the truth supporting consistent regulatory reporting, improving operational performance, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

• You will report into the Data Quality and Assurance Manager and be part of the wider Data Governance team, working collaboratively with Data Owners, Data Stewards, technology teams, and business stakeholders across L&Q.

If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!

Your impact in the role: 

• Investigate data issues using SQL, Excel,  Housing Management System, Master data management tool and other analytical tools to identify root causes and propose solutions to enable efficient resolution

• Maintain and enhance the organisation’s data governance framework by supporting the development and upkeep of the Business Glossary and Critical Data Elements (CDEs), ensuring alignment with business definitions, standards, and regulatory requirements

• Drive business stakeholders and Data Stewards to create and deliver data improvement plans that enhance data quality and support organisational objectives

• Work with Data Stewards and business stakeholders to define data quality metrics based on business rules; develop reports and scorecards to monitor performance, and communicate key insights to business leads

• Maintain records of end-to-end data flows and information assets, ensuring they are auditable and compliant with regulatory expectations

• Complete and support regulatory returns (for the Regulator of Social Housing), providing assurance to governance leads on the accuracy and completeness of submissions

• Assess the impact of data-related changes, ensuring processes and business rules align with data standards and contribute to business and process improvements

• Collaborate with Data Owners, Data Stewards, technology teams, and governance forums to embed data governance practices across the organisation

• Support and contribute to the Data Governance Forum and working groups through reporting and proactive stakeholder engagement

What you’ll bring: 

• Strong  experience within the housing sector as a data quality analyst, or experience within a data governance or data quality function in a similar organisation

• Ability to lead conversation and maintain stakeholder engagement is essential

• Understanding of DAMA data quality management is desirable

• Educated to degree level or equivalent is desirable

 

About L&Q:

 We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.

250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.

People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.

At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.

When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome.

Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.

 

48,700

*This position is a hybrid position that requires a minimum of three working days per week in the UK. Please do not apply if you cannot meet this requirement.

 

Role Overview

We are seeking a capable Data Analyst to support the Commercial, Sustainability and Finance teams by transforming data into reliable insight. This role will build and automate key reports, establish consistent data definitions, and produce actionable analytics that drive improvements in performance, forecasting and decision-making. The position is well-suited to a commercially minded analyst with strong analytical skills and a desire to grow into broader responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities

1. Reporting & Automation

• Deliver accurate and timely automated reporting for Commercial, Sustainability and Finance teams.
• Develop and maintain dashboards covering key metrics such as revenue, margin, costs and performance trends.
• Reduce reliance on manual spreadsheets by strengthening data pipelines.

2. Data Quality & Definitions

• Support the standardisation of data definitions and KPI calculations across functions.
• Assist with reconciling data discrepancies and improving data accuracy. • Document reporting processes and logic.
• Evaluate applicable third-party sustainability systems (traceability) with an eye toward tool optimisation for Falcon’s needs.

3. Business Analysis

• Work with Sales, Sustainability and Finance to understand data needs and translate them into reports or models.
• Provide analysis on margin trends, pricing performance, and forecast variance.
• Support forecasting and budgeting cycles with reliable datasets and insights.

4. Collaboration

• Partner with teams to understand reporting requirements.
• Provide clear written and verbal explanations of insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of data processes.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• 2–4 years’ experience in data analysis, business intelligence or commercial analytics.
• Strong Excel skills with advanced formula knowledge.
• Proficient in SQL for querying relational databases.
• Experience using BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlik or similar.
• Ability to translate business questions into analytical outputs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage data accuracy.

Desirable

• Experience with Python (for data manipulation and automation) and/or R.
• Prior exposure to ERP or CRM systems (e.g. NetSuite, Salesforce).
• Experience of financial reporting processes.
• Basic understanding of data modelling concepts.

Personal Attributes

• Analytical thinker with curiosity and problem-solving orientation.
• Clear communicator, able to present insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Organised and disciplined in documentation and version control.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

Competitive and will depend on experience.

ICT and Data Management Officer

Salary: £46,731 – £48,710 (Band I SCP 37-39)

 

Are you an experienced ICT professional with a well-rounded knowledge of data management? Do you have a track record of driving improvement whilst implementing strategy? Would you benefit from working in a hybrid-remote role?

Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority is seeking the services of an ICT and Data Management Officer to play a key role in overseeing its ICT contract and contractual payment mechanism. Reporting directly to the Data and Performance Manager, the successful postholder will drive the Authority on its mission to maintain a high-standard ICT service whilst delivering a verification system for the contractual payment process and developing business intelligence.

If you are interested in taking your career to the next level in an exciting, fast-growing industry and you have the necessary skills to fulfil this position, then we would love to hear from you.

 

About Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority

Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority (operating as Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority) is a strategic waste and resource management authority, leading on the recycling and management of municipal waste across the Liverpool City Region.

Along with its private sector partners, Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) manages waste resources, recycling and the transportation of waste on behalf of six district councils across Liverpool City Region including Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral.

With a focus on reducing consumption, reusing more and recycling accepted materials in the right manner, the Authority delivers various behavioural change initiatives for residents and organisations across Liverpool City Region, and this is reflected in its Vision:

“To ensure that we reduce the impact of our actions on climate change and improve the sustainable management of waste and resources.”

The Authority serves more than 1.5 million people, providing 16 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across Liverpool City Region, as part of its contract with Veolia UK. The local HWRCs allow householders to recycle more than 40 different materials. MRWA also manages the processing of the co-mingled recycling collected at kerbside by five of the six district councils, which is sorted via its two Materials Recovery Facilities.

 

About You

• You will hold a degree or educational equivalent qualification in a field relevant to the role (additional professional qualifications are advantageous).
• You will be a strategic thinker with a strong working knowledge of the waste industry (or a keen willingness to develop a strong knowledge of the waste industry).
• You will possess a professional and personable demeanour, with the ability to liaise effectively with different key stakeholders.
• You will be a good team player with the ability to adapt quickly and work with minimum supervision.
• You will be committed towards continuing professional development, partaking in relevant training initiatives and networking opportunities as and when required.

 

Essential Skills / Experience

• Excellent record of building and maintaining client/contractor relationships, with demonstrated success in delivery of ICT strategies and overseeing service provision contracts.
• In depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure, with experience of document/record retention systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with experience in data cleansing, transformation, and validation for analysis and reporting purposes.
• Have an awareness/understanding of emerging technologies and deployment of digital tools to achieve efficiencies across an organisation.
• Proficient in risk mitigation and security of digital assets, experience of Cyber Essential Plus accreditation and of liaising between client and contractor through a business continuity/cyber-attack.
• Ability to read and understand complex payment mechanisms and produce verification measures.
• Experience of analysing data for large, complex contract payments.
• Proven track record for identifying information flows and documentation of processes.

 

Benefits of working at Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority include:

• Hybrid-remote working, divided between our office in Mann Island, Liverpool, and working from home.
• Contribution to Local Government Pension Scheme via Merseyside Pension Fund.
• Access to a range of exclusive discounts and benefits via Wellbeing Solutions.
• 27 holidays, plus 8 Bank Holidays per annum.

 

If you are interested in finding out more and applying for this role, please read the Job Description and Person Specification.

Nicola Hodge, Data and Performance Manager

enquiries@merseysidewda.gov.uk    

Closing Date is midnight on Sunday 07th September 2025 and application packs can be downloaded from www.merseysidewda.gov.uk

£46,731 – £48,710

DaTS – Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial)

Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 – £37,035 pa#

Full time, permanent

Walsall

Ref: RT01125

 

We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure.

As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will:

• Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings.
• Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
• Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls.
• Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents
• Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.
• Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology.

What we are about

We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats.  These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery.

By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team.

For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you.

You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 – £37,035  per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance.

Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025.

For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.  BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities.  A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.  The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted.  Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them.  Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

About Us

Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That’s why – as well as a satisfying and rewarding job – we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.

We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that’s you, we’re waiting for your application.

Living in Walsall

Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.

Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment

To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.

Social Work Matters – Children’s Social Worker Recruitment

Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children’s Social Worker.

£32,654 – £37,035

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Database Administrator (DBA) to join and manage our new Data team including a Junior Database Administrator. The role will include taking the lead with data quality and integrity, identifying issues and their causes, resolving data and process issues, and steering data cleansing activities across a diverse workforce.

The ideal candidate will have experience of managing data and databases within the Microsoft ecosystem, including Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse. Additionally, the candidate will be skilled in using SQL and Power BI to create detailed reports and dashboards for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of databases within Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse.
• Ensure databases are properly structured, maintained, and upgraded as needed.
• Define, implement, and manage seamless data integration across various platforms and applications.
• Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorised access and breaches.
• Develop and manage backup and recovery plans to safeguard data integrity and availability.
• Diagnose and resolve data and database-related issues promptly to minimise downtime and ensure smooth operations.
• Management and training of junior staff and data teams.
• Oversee data cleansing operations to ensure data is accurate and free from inconsistencies.
• Develop and maintain detailed reports and dashboards using Power BI to track and visualise KPIs.
• Monitor and optimise database performance to ensure efficient data retrieval and storage.
• Monitor and audit data to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring high data integrity.
• Ensuring that the right data is available to the right people at the right time.
• Assisting teams in analysing data to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality requirements are met and conduct regular data quality assessments to track improvements.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Work closely and collaboratively with IT colleagues, development teams, and other stakeholders in a diverse and inclusive global environment to support data-related needs and projects.

 

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Database Administrator or Data Analyst.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse.
• High level of skills in Power BI to include Dashboards and Executive reporting.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database management systems.
• Experience with database performance tuning and optimisation.
• Experience in implementing data security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing data cleansing exercises.
• Experience managing and mentoring staff.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work well alone and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion fostering a collaborative environment amongst their team and the wider organisation

 

What’s in it for you?

 

• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £50,000 per annum
• Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus UK bank holidays
• Sick pay: Enhanced company scheme subject to terms and conditions
• Life assurance: Company life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
• Pension: Generous Pension Scheme (from day 1 of joining)
• Check out the full range of benefits on offer on our careers site

 

Application Notes:

 

• A covering letter of ideally one A4 page but no more than two along with your CV is required to complete your application. See cover letter guidance at the end of our advert on our careers site.
• The deadline for applications is 23:59 hours by Sunday 10 November 2024.
• Interviews are scheduled to take place from the week commencing 18 November 2024.
• Due to business requirements, we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible however, we are committed to considering all applications fairly.