Data Collection Officer - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Housing Solutions; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Annual leave

Healthy Minds programme

Learning & Development fund

Job summary

Housing Solutions seeks a Data Collection Officer to join the Data Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract with a hybrid work pattern. You will gather, analyse and maintain data to support the organisation's EDI strategy, using SQL to query and validate data while safeguarding data accuracy and security.

The role is suitable for a recent graduate or early-career data professional, with opportunities to develop practical SQL skills and contribute to cross-department data needs.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of SQL, data collection and data analysis requirements.
• Comfort maintaining accurate records and working with databases.
• Awareness of data protection, quality and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with departments to understand data requirements and reporting needs.
• Collect, compile, and analyse data to generate insights for decision-making.
• Support reliable reporting and analysis within the Data Team.

Skills

SQL

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree or training

Tools

Database systems

Job description

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a Data Collection Officer to join our Data Team, gathering, analysing and maintaining data to support Housing Solutions EDI Strategy. Alongside data collection, you will use SQL to query, validate and prepare data, helping to turn information into useful insight. You will ensure data accuracy, integrity and security while working with departments across the organisation to understand and meet their data needs. This hybrid position is offered on a 12 month fixed-term contract and requires at least two days per week in the office.

About you

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate, or someone at the start of their data career, who wants to build practical experience in a supportive Data Team. You may have a relevant degree, equivalent training or practical experience, together with an interest in collecting, compiling and analysing data. You will have an understanding of SQL, or the ability and enthusiasm to develop practical SQL skills, and be comfortable maintaining accurate records and working with databases. You will also understand the importance of data protection, quality and security.

You will bring strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and clear communication skills. An interest in housing, social housing and the needs of our residents would be beneficial, but we are particularly interested in your potential, curiosity and willingness to learn.

Working as part of the Data Team, you will liaise with colleagues across different departments to understand data requirements and support reliable reporting and analysis.

The successful applicant will require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate which is considered satisfactory to Housing Solutions.

About Us

Housing Solutions is a not for profit Housing Association, rooted in the local community providing quality, affordable homes to rent and buy across the local area. Our mission is to make our residents proud of where they live and our colleagues proud of where they work. Our services are driven by our strategic goals of safe, satisfied and sustainable, underpinned by our company values of ownership, innovation, teamwork and inclusion.

Established in 1995 we provide quality, affordable homes to rent and buy across the South East of England. We are rooted in the local community and we offer a wide range of housing services and housing options, including affordable homes to rent, properties to buy under shared ownership; market rent properties, and specialist accommodation for older people and people who need care and support to live within the community.

Why Choose Us

We pride ourselves on putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. We are invested in our local community and can see the difference we make in the area we live and work. Our employees are passionate and driven to achieve the best results for our residents, and are rewarded for their hard work and commitment.

Our modern and fresh working space allows us to work collaboratively together. You will make connections across the whole team and be part of our inclusive and open culture. Achieving the best of both worlds we successfully combine remote working as well as time together in our spacious and modern offices.

Our substantial benefits package includes a generous company pension contribution and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, including generous annual leave and our ‘Healthy Lives, Healthy Minds’ programme.

Our commitment to Learning and Development can been seen across the organisation and aims to bring our future leaders to the fore, whilst helping our employees reach their career aspirations by offering a broad development fund and in house development programmes.

At Housing Solutions, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We’d love to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. Housing Solutions are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, under the Governments Disability Confident Scheme. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign

Employee Benefits

Housing Solutions offer a wide range of benefits for our employees, for further details on our benefits please view the attached Benefits Package Overview. Or head to our website where you can find additional information; https://www.housingsolutions.co.uk/job-and-careers/company-benefits/