Data Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Cannock; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Cannock is seeking a Data Officer to join their Assets Team. This role involves managing housing asset data, producing reports, and ensuring data quality. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and Power BI, and is committed to improving services through data-driven decisions. This is a permanent position with a salary range of £36,124 - £39,513 per annum.

Benefits

Essential Car User Allowance

26 days holiday rising to 31 days after 5 years

Flexitime Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted Leisure Centre Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Car Parking

Qualifications

• Experience managing and analysing complex datasets, ideally in housing or asset management.
• High-level Excel and Power BI skills.
• Proven ability to create engaging dashboards and reports.

Responsibilities

• Leading the strategic management and development of housing asset data.
• Producing dashboards and reports that shape housing services.
• Analysing data to guide planned works and policy.

Skills

Experience managing and analysing complex datasets

High-level Excel skills

Power BI skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

GCSE’s in Mathematics and English at Grade C or above

A Level 4 qualification in Data Analysis or willingness to work towards one

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Data Officer

Grade H: £36,124 - £39,513 per annum (pay award pending)

Post Number: CH110

Permanent - 37 Hours per week

Benefits to you:

• Essential Car User Allowance
• 26 days holiday rising to 31 days after 5 years of continuous service
• Flexitime Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Leisure Centre Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Car Parking

Join Our Team as a Data Officer!

It’s an exciting time to join the Assets Team at Cannock Chase District Council. We’re looking for a Data Officer who is a strategic and analytical thinker to maintain and build upon recent investment in data collection for our stock. You’ll be joining Cannock Chase District Council’s Housing Property Services team at a time when your data insight can make a real and lasting impact on our homes, residents, and services.

If you’re someone who takes ownership, solves problems, and wants to see the real impact of your work, this is a great opportunity to step up.

You will be part of a close-knit, professional team that’s passionate about delivering a first-class service for our residents. This is a new role, giving you the autonomy to help shape how we deliver our services.

About Us:

Cannock Chase Council currently manages a housing portfolio of approximately 5,100 properties. We are proud to deliver both a new build programme and a planned investment programme of over £8m to repair and improve existing housing stock in order to provide a quality service and outcome for our residents.

Our relatively small stock is set against the beautiful backdrop of Cannock Chase National Landscape.

We have secured funding to improve Cannock town centre which will compliment the West Midlands Designer Outlet Village situated a five minute drive away.

Cannock Council are committed to the climate emergency and have ambitious plans to significantly reduce carbon emmisions and improve energy efficiency.

What you will be doing:

A typical day for you could include:

• Leading the strategic management and development of housing asset data.
• Producing dashboards and reports that shape how we plan, invest, and deliver housing services.
• Analysing data to guide planned works, policy, procurement, and decarbonisation.
• Maintaining high data quality, ensuring compliance with housing regulations and audit standards.
• Engaging with colleagues and contractors to ensure robust, accurate data flows.
• Providing support through performance metrics, KPI development, and value-for-money analysis.

You’ll play a key role in making data a foundation for everything we do.

About You:

We are looking for someone enthusiastic, motivated, and with a strong understanding of housing data and systems. You’ll be detail-focused, collaborative, and committed to driving service improvements through data-led decision-making.

Essential requirements for this role include:

• Experience managing and analysing complex datasets, ideally in housing or asset management.
• High-level Excel and Power BI skills and ideally experience with asset management systems.
• A clear understanding of data governance, decency standards, and compliance in social housing.
• A proven ability to create engaging dashboards and reports for a range of stakeholders.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• GCSE’s in Mathematics and English at Grade C or above or equivalent vocational or academic experience.
• A Level 4 qualification in Data Analysis or the willingness to work towards one.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

For an informal discussion please contact Elliott Norwood, Assistant Manager (Assets) on 01543 464244.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES, RECRUITERS OR MARKETING AGENCIES.

To apply for this vacancy online please go to https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login

Alternatively, please telephone [phone] or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail [e-mail] quoting post number CH110.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 31^st August 2025.

Interviews will be held from Friday 12^th September 2025.

THE COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER