Data Integrity Auditor (Global)

Valpak; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus up to 10%

Enhanced holiday scheme (buy/sell up

Long service awards

Critical illness cover

Life assurance & disability income

Private medical insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Bike to work scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

MyPerks discounts

Job summary

Valpak in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a permanent Data Integrity Auditor to uphold data accuracy and compliance in EPR reporting. You will validate data, perform sign-offs, and work with IT and operations to improve data management practices.

The role emphasizes thorough data verification, cross-functional collaboration, and staying updated with regulatory changes to ensure reporting integrity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data management, quality control or related field.
• Experience performing sign-offs is preferable.
• Experience creating and reviewing compliance reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data validation.
• Proficiency with data management and analysis tools including Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent time management, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide training on data integrity

Responsibilities

• Data Validation and Verification: conduct sign-offs to ensure data accuracy and consistency; verify data against regulatory standards and internal policies; identify and correct data discrepancies; implement validation protocols; verify data consistency between reports and source systems.
• Data Quality Assessment: assess data for accuracy, completeness, and reliability; identify patterns or trends indicating data issues; recommend improvements; track and report data quality metrics; implement risk management plans; monitor risk mitigation.
• Process Improvement Recommendations: identify inefficiencies in current data management processes; develop and propose improvements; implement changes to enhance data quality and compliance; monitor impact.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: conduct training sessions; provide ongoing support; work with IT and operations to ensure data integrity; share audit findings and recommendations across departments.
• Regulatory Updates: stay informed about changes in EPR regulations; ensure ongoing adherence to current regulations.

Skills

Data management

Data quality

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are currently seeking a permanent Data Integrity Auditor to join our team in Stratford-upon-Avon.

The purpose of the Data Integrity Auditor within our data insight team is to uphold the highest standards of data accuracy, reliability, and compliance in our Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reporting. This role is crucial in ensuring that all data submitted for compliance purposes is thoroughly validated and verified, maintaining the integrity of our reporting processes. The Data Integrity Auditor is dedicated to conducting thorough sign offs, identifying discrepancies, and implementing improvements to our data management practices, thereby supporting our commitment to regulatory compliance and enhancing the overall quality of our EPR compliance reports.

We are committed to attracting and retaining diverse talent by fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment. Flexible working options, including part-time arrangements, are available for many of our roles to help colleagues balance their professional and personal commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Data Validation and Verification

• Conduct thorough sign offs to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Verify data against regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Identify and correct data discrepancies and errors.
• Implement validation protocols to maintain data quality.
• Verify data consistency between reports and source systems

Data Quality Assessment

• Assess data for accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
• Identify patterns or trends indicating potential data issues.
• Recommend improvements based on quality assessments.
• Track and report on data quality metrics.
• Implement risk management plans. Monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation efforts.

Process Improvement Recommendations

• Identify inefficiencies in current data management processes.
• Develop and propose process improvements.
• Implement changes to enhance data quality and compliance.
• Monitor the impact of process changes

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Conduct training sessions for the data management team.
• Offer ongoing support and guidance to team members.
• Work with IT and operations to ensure data integrity
• Share audit findings and recommendations with other departments

Regulatory Updates

• Stay informed about changes in EPR regulations.
• Ensure ongoing adherence to current regulations.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Experience, skills

• Proven experience in data management, quality control, or a related field
• Previous experience conducting sign offs preferable
• Experience in creating and reviewing compliance reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data validation.
• Proficiency in data management and analysis tools including Microsoft Excel
• Excellent time management, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and provide training on data integrity

Qualifications

• Applicants should be educated to degree level or possess solid work experience in related field.

Job Benefits

• Hybrid working available, happy to talk flexible working
• Up to 10% bonus
• Enhanced holiday scheme (option to buy/sell up to 10 days) and long service awards
• Critical illness, Life assurance & disability income protection
• Option to join private medical insurance, subsidised gym membership, and bike to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and support including Wellbeing App access
• MyPerks discounts platform