Data Technician

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking Data Technicians to support the Asset Management Team. In this hybrid role, you will manage highway asset databases and ensure accurate data records. If you're a data-driven individual looking to make a meaningful impact, this could be your opportunity. The council offers a supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance and inclusivity.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive work environment

Great work-life balance

Qualifications

• Data focused with the ability to manage accurate records.
• Highly IT literate with stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for various highway projects.
• Edit, analyse and manipulate highway asset databases.
• Manage and prioritise competing workloads effectively.

Skills

Data management

IT literacy

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

Overview

Job Reference: HCC622581
Salary Range: £27,780 - £30,564 per annum
Work Location: Trafalgar House, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Temporary until 31 March 2028
Closing Date: 11 November 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Highways for two Data Technician’s to join us at Hampshire County Council. Are you a data driven individual looking for a role working as part of a friendly and supportive team, with an opportunity to make a real difference?

The Asset Management Team plays a central role using data and processes to enable informed decision making across Highways Commissioning. It helps us to understand the assets we have, measure, and monitor how they perform, and determine the funding needed to mitigate the demands placed upon them.

The Role

These roles are an exciting opportunity to help deliver asset management functions that are essential to the delivery of an efficient and sustainable highway service that supports our local needs and priorities.

What you’ll do

• Provide technical support for a wide range of highway projects.
• Edit, analyse and manipulate highway asset databases using a wide range of IT systems including Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
• Manage and prioritise competing workloads effectively with a systematic approach and a high level of accuracy.

What we’re looking for

• Data focused with the ability to manage accurate records of information.
• Highly IT literate with the ability to work closely with a range of stakeholders and also work under own supervision.

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment. Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch! To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our benefits package.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

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