Data Management Officer

Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

In your role, a typical day would involve working with various stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and currency of data systems. Your responsibilities will be varied and could include word processing, data input, photocopying, filing, emailing, and managing tasks on relevant systems. Additionally, you would organise and support meetings, verify data, maintain both electronic and paper-based systems, produce a range of reports, and assist with statutory performance returns to external agencies as well as internal returns to demonstrate corporate performance.

Why work for Barnsley Council?

We are an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

Shape a better future with us.

We’re thrilled to have achieved LGC Council of the Year in June 2023 following a rigorous judging process. Now we’d like you to be part of our success and help us take change further. Join us on our journey to a brighter future. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. Let’s make a better Barnsley for everyone.

A lot to look forward to

Here at Barnsley Council, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be sure we’ll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. You see, we prioritise learning and enabling you to achieve your potential. So, we’ve created a development process that lets you grow in the way that suits you - whether that’s training to be a leader or learning flexibly online. This is just one of the reasons why you will find your career here inspiring and rewarding.

What you’ll need

• Level 2 qualification or equivalent (e.g. 4 GCSEs at Grades A*-C)

• Training on Microsoft Office

• Experience of working within a business support environment.

• Proven experience of working with highly confidential and sensitive information.

• Experience in accurately recording data, reconciliation, simple analysis, and presentation.

Apply

If you would like to shape a bright future for yourself and our workforce, develop and continuously improve practice and development and in turn positively impact on our services and communities we would encourage you to apply.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role or have any questions, please contact Louise Whittlestone via email at louisewhittlestone@barnsley.gov.uk or on 07785382041.