Data and Assurance Officer

Hampshire County Council; Abbots Worthy; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England seeks a Data and Assurance Officer to join their Placement and Quality Team. In this role, you will analyze data from multiple sources and produce management reports, contributing to key activities in various projects. Strong Excel skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. The position offers a flexible working environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including a supportive workplace and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and report data from multiple sources to support decision-making.
• Produce scheduled and ad hoc reports, and provide accurate management information.
• Support placement tracking and quality monitoring activities.

Skills

Microsoft Excel skills

Data cleansing and validation

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Joining our friendly and supportive Placement and Quality Team as a Data and Assurance Officer, you'll enjoy a challenging and varied role where you can make a real difference. Working as part of Shared Services (Adults' Health and Care and Children's Services), you'll help deliver key activities for the Placement and Quality Team and contribute to projects within the Care Provider Improvement (CPI) programme.

• Analyse and report data from multiple sources to support decision‑making.
• Produce scheduled and ad hoc reports, respond to FOI requests, and provide accurate management information.
• Support placement tracking, quality monitoring, and optimisation activities.
• Contribute to emerging projects and workstreams within the CPI programme.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partners to support with data for management information, investigations and quality assurance processes.
  Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas (e.g., VLOOKUP), pivot tables, filters and conditional formatting.
• Knowledge of data cleansing, validation, and verification techniques.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy under pressure.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Why join us

• Be part of a service that makes a real difference to children and families across Hampshire.
• Enjoy a flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment with hybrid working options.
• Benefit from professional development opportunities and a workplace that values growth and teamwork.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.