ABOUT US The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. JOB DESCRIPTION About the role Do you have experience of data assurance? If so, you could be the next Data Assurance Officer at The Guinness Partnership. This is a full time, 35 hours per week, 12 month fixed term contract role at our Oldham, Bower House office. We are currently working to a hybrid style. The overall purpose of the role is to ensure efficient and effective processes and controls are in place for the creation, maintenance and assurance of data. What were looking for We are looking for someone who can work independently to produce high-quality performance information on time, analyse data confidently, and clearly document data improvement activity. You will have experience completing reconciliations, using exception reports to strengthen data quality, and resolving complex data issues with an understanding of their wider implications. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential, along with strong communication skills to drive change, secure stakeholder engagement, build effective working relationships, and manage and prioritise your workload confidently. This role will primarily focus on system integrations, analysing data to identify issues, documenting risks and working with the business to implement first line controls. Youll be able to demonstrate Essential: Experience of delivering performance information to business users to a high quality and in a timely manner. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to use software to interrogate and analyse data. Experience of completing and documenting data improvement processes and analysis. Experience of completing reconciliations and using exception reports and other analysis to improve data quality. Ability to understand complex data problems and identify solutions and impacts of change. High levels of accuracy in work and attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to build good working relations and influence others. Ability to prioritise between conflicting demands and priorities, and to manage your time autonomously. Able to demonstrate the Guinness Behaviours. Desirable: Working knowledge of IT systems used in social housing. Awareness of statutory and regulatory requirements relating to Asset Management, Customer Services and Health & Safety. Qualifications Essential: Educated to Level 2 (C or 9-4 GCSE or equivalent) or higher. Educated to Level 3 Microsoft Data Essentials or equivalent. Desirable: Educated to Level 3 (A level or equivalent) or higher. If youre interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile. REEDTGP Benefits Holidays: We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days). Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions. Benefits Portal: We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping. Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility Life Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death Health Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade VDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work Additional benefits include: Access to the Finance wellbeing portal Professional subscription annual payment Travel season ticket loan Car lease scheme