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Senior data management assistant

Taunton
Somerset Council
Data manager
Posted: 29 June
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* This is a hybrid post with minimum of 1 day per week in the office (County Hall), 37 hours per week over 5 days (Monday – Friday), between 08:00-18:00
* 25-28 days annual leave depending on length of service

Some key information

* This is a hybrid post with minimum of 1 day per week in the office (County Hall), 37 hours per week over 5 days (Monday – Friday), between 08:00-18:00
* 25-28 days annual leave depending on length of service

What will I be doing?

We’re working to improve the lives of Children in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

* Running reports to identify data issues and manage data validation to ensure a high level of accuracy including daily data files from Somerset Schools.
* Follow up and investigate data differences with Education providers and colleagues in Somerset Education Services.
* Work alongside Children’s Education Services teams to meet Statutory deadlines for Admissions and Entitlements
* Support termly School Census and other statutory returns by liaising with Schools and Education Service professionals
* Offer guidance and support to Capita One users
* Design and deliver training to individuals or small groups of front-line staff to coach and mentor in the use of Capita One
* Download, upload and manage data files using the DFE system. This can include searching for and validating information from Education providers, and Education Services teams within Somerset Council.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you have:

* Good ICT skills with experience using Microsoft Office 365 and Comfortable with using Database software.
* The ability to follow processes, guidance and other instructions and also contribute to the ongoing review and development of process, procedure and guidance.
* Excellent attention to detail to maintain a high level of accuracy to ensure good data quality.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a fast-paced workload and multiple deadlines.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What's in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

* We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
* Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
* Staff discounts in gyms.
* Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
* Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
* A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
* My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Anything else I should know?

The salary for this role is £25,183 to £27,269 per annum for 37 hours per week.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Dave Bellringer by phone: 01823 355806 or by email: dave.bellringer@somerset.gov.uk or Helen Sellick, Business Operations Manager – Children’s Systems, helen.sellick@somerset.gov.uk, tel. 01823 356931.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.

DBS information

This role requires a Basic check via the Disclosure procedure.


Seniority level

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Mid-Senior level


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Full-time


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Other
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Government Administration

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