Data and Information Assistant

Berneslai Homes; Cuadrilla de Ayala; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile Working Packages

Excellent Pension Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Fantastic Training and Development Op­

Job summary

Berneslai Homes in Barnsley is seeking a Data and Information Assistant to provide efficient data and information support. You will ensure information is created, stored, maintained and disposed of in line with procedures and legislation so colleagues can access reliable information when needed.

You will also support service delivery by maintaining data systems, responding to routine requests, and promoting good information management across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Good general education, including English and Maths, or equivalent experience.
• Experience using SharePoint, data systems, databases, spreadsheets and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrate a positive, flexible approach to teamwork.
• Attention to detail with methodical and organised work style.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and data quality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date data and information records for quick retrieval.
• Provide day-to-day support for corporate data and information systems (filing structures, drives, databases).
• Manage key information systems including SharePoint and Intranet with security and data integrity.
• Coordinate and respond to inquiries through the BH Support inbox with updates and guidance.
• Carry out data checks and basic cleansing to improve accuracy and consistency.

Skills

Team Working

Education

General Education (English & Maths)

Tools

SharePoint

Data systems

Databases

Spreadsheets

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary:£26,427to£26,847
Working Arrangements:Full Time
Hours of Work:37 hours per week
Status of Employment:Permanent

At Berneslai Homes, we strive to be an ambitious, forward-thinkingsocial housing provider and employer. Working for us offers you a chance toplay a real part in improving homes and communities throughout Barnsley.

Managing around 18,000 homes on behalf of Barnsley Council,our ‘3 Cs’ values are at the heart of all we do here – we promise to always puttheCustomer first, have aCan doattitudeto make change happen, and stayCuriousto make sure weget things right.

We’re proud to announce that we are the first localauthority to achieve the highest C1 grading from the Regulator of SocialHousing following our recent inspection. This outcome means that we meetconsumer standards as a landlord, identify when issues occur, and implementplans to prevent recurrence—demonstrating our commitment to providinghigh-quality homes and prioritising tenant safety, needs, and well-being.

The Data and Information Assistantrole:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Data and Information Assistant!

Within this role you will provide efficient and accurate data and information support, ensuring organisational information is created, stored, maintained, retrieved and disposed of in line with agreed procedures, retention schedules and relevant legislation so that colleagues can access reliable information when needed.

You will alsosupport effective service delivery by maintaining accurate and accessible data and information systems, responding to routine information requests, and promoting good practice in information management across the organisation.

Key duties and responsibilities of our Data and Information Assistant:

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date data and information records, ensuring information is stored correctly and can be retrieved quickly when needed.
• Provide day-to-day support for corporate data and information systems (including filing structures, shared drives and databases), following agreed processes and guidance.
• Manage and administer key information systems, including SharePoint and the Intranet, ensuring security, compliance, data integrity and appropriate handling of confidential information.
• Coordinate and respond to support enquiries through the BH Support inbox, providing updates, resolving issues and offering advice on complex requests.
• Carry out data checks and basic data cleansing to improve accuracy and consistency, logging issues and working with colleagues to correct errors at source.

Please refer to the full Job Description and Employee Specification upon completing your application.

What we’re looking for in our Data and Information Assistant:

• Good general education, including English and Maths, or equivalent experience.
• Experience using SharePoint, data systems, databases, spreadsheets and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrate a positive, flexible approach to teamWorking.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records and information, with good attention to detail and an ability to work in a methodical and organised way.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve processes, data quality and ways of working, and to support change positively.

What you might be asking is, why work for us?

We are proud to put our people first! By joining BerneslaiHomes, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Agile Working Packages
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Fantastic Training and Development Opportunities

Shortlisting is due to take place week commencing 9 November and interviews are due to take place week commencing 16 November. Please note these dates are subject to change.

Further Information

For an informal discussion about this role, please email Kimberley CurryData and Information Manager, [e-mail]

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Berneslai Homes values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.