Overview
Lancashire Constabulary is looking for ICT Applications Information Assurance & Data Cleansing Assistant to join our team. The CONNECT Information Assurance & Data Cleansing Assistant vacancy covers normal core working hours (between 7am and 6pm) Monday to Friday, with flexible working and the opportunity to work from home for part of the week.
The role involves reviewing, cleansing, and correcting electronic data within CONNECT, used by Lancashire Constabulary to record information in intelligence, investigation management, case preparation and custody. This includes checking and updating existing records using all available constabulary resources.
Responsibilities
* Check the accuracy of existing records on the Force Record Management system against set criteria to make informed decisions regarding disposal of information and amend data accordingly.
* Work as directed by the ICT Applications Information Assurance & Quality Team Leader to an agreed plan for data checking.
* Act and assist as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for projects relating to Data Quality linked to the force record management system, providing knowledge of workflows and rules as applicable.
* Provide regular updates to the ICT Applications Information Assurance & Quality Team Leader, communicating progress relative to the agreed timeline.
* Explore different methods of correcting Data Quality within the Record Management System (RMS) to proactively identify, target and improve accuracy of information held within the RMS system.
* Ensure that correct data quality rules, methods and protocols are known, documented, and disseminated to the wider constabulary.
Skills and Experience
* Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and MoPI Guidance.
* Experience of working to deadlines and tight timescales within a busy environment.
* Experience of working with a computer system and complex data.
* Experience of working on own initiative, investigating problems, developing solutions, and taking timely action to resolve them.
Vetting and Medical
Please be aware, as a condition of appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting (RV). There is a minimum 3-year UK residency requirement for Recruitment Vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.
Benefits
* 25–31 days annual leave (role-dependent) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
* Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on salary
* Sick pay provisions
* Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements
* Option to become a member of onsite unions
* Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
* Access to on-site gyms – HQ
* Cycle to work scheme
* Support from Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
* Hybrid/Agile working (role-dependent)
Closing date
Thursday 26th March 2026 at 10am.
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