£290 + VAT per day
6‑month Contract (Inside IR35) – Umbrella only
Reading, Berkshire UK (Hybrid)Your newpanyWe are a nationally recognised public sector organisation with a long-standingmitment to improving lives through education, innovation andmunity impact. As we continue our journey of digital and organisational transformation, data has be the backbone of how we understand our audiences, deliver services and make informed decisions. We are entering a pivotal phase: stabilising and preparing for the safe retirement of a legacy CRM system while embedding new data standards,ernance and trust across the organisation. To do this well, we need a clear, evidence‑based understanding of how our data is used today, and that’s where youe in. This is a rare opportunity to shape the foundations of a long‑term data strategy, reduce organisational risk and ensure our data is accurate, transparent and ready for the future.Your new roleThis is not just another data contract. It’s a chance to influence the organisation’s data maturity at a critical moment. You’ll take ownership of deep‑dive analysis across our legacy CRM and related systems, uncovering how data truly flows, where quality issues lie, and what risks must be addressed before transition. Your insights will directly inform stabilisation plans, dmissioning decisions and the design of future data standards. You’ll work closely with technical analysts, architects, data engineers and transition managers, acting as the analytical heartbeat of the programme. From data exploration and profiling to building dashboards, documenting findings and supportingernance, you’ll ensure our data is reliable, understood and ready for whates next. Your work will preserve organisational knowledge, reduce risk and lay the groundwork for a safer, smarter data future.What you’ll need to succeedYou are a data specialist with a sharp analytical mind and a passion for clarity. You’ve worked withplex systems, ideally CRM platforms, and you’refortable extracting, interrogating and interpreting data using SQL, Excel and Power BI. You know how to spot anomalies, duplicates, inconsistencies and gaps, and you understand the business impact of poor data quality. You’ve contributed to data‑led transitions, migrations or dmissioning efforts, and you’re familiar with dataernance, metadata, data quality frameworks and GDPR considerations. You can translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non‑technical audiences. You’re collaborative, curious and meticulous, with a strong sense of ownership and amitment to high standards. This isn’t your first data deep‑dive, and it shows.What you’ll get in returnThis is a contract with purpose. Alongside apetitive daily rate, you’ll gain exposure to strategic decision‑making,plex data challenges and the opportunity to shape the foundations of a long‑term data strategy. You’ll join a forward‑thinking organisation that values expertise, innovation and collaboration, and your work will directly influence how we manage, trust and use data for years toe.