Technical Data Analyst

Oldham Council; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the UK is looking for an experienced Data Specialist to join their ICT Service. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining an integrated data repository, ensuring strong technical support for various data requests, and working collaboratively with council services. Candidates should possess advanced skills in data manipulation, experience with complex data sets, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including annual leave and staff discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Discounted gym membership

Attractive pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Staff recognition events

Qualifications

• Proven data manipulation skills using T-SQL or similar.
• Experience working with large and complex data sets.
• Ability to identify quality and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a single integrated data repository.
• Integrate multiple complex data sources using various technologies.
• Provide technical data support and advice.

Skills

Data manipulation skills using T-SQL

Experience with ETL Pipelines (e.g., Azure Data Factory)

Communication skills

Data integration

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Azure Data Engineering Tools

RDBMS tools (SSMS)

Visual Studio Code

MSSQL

Oracle

POSTGRESQL

Job description

Working within the council s ICT Service, you will join a skilled Data team, to help deliver ICT service excellence; by following all best practice technical methodologies, service delivery frameworks (e.g., ITIL), Prince 2 and Agile methodology where needed You will also be working to ensure that all areas of data requests, including Children s, Adults and Education are supported by having access to high quality data, matched together from a wide variety of sources into a single data services platform.

Responsibilities

• To proactively develop and maintain a single integrated data repository using a variety of data sources to enable analysts to access and gain insights to data items and query, as necessary
• Identify and integrate multiple complex data sources using a variety of technologies and software, such as Microsoft Azure Data Engineering Tools (including Azure Synapse Analytics), RDBMS tools (such as SSMS), and development environments like Visual Studio Code.
• Writing technical design documents, complex queries, identifying quality and security requirements and undertaking checks to ensure accuracy.
• Model and champion, the integration and automation of data collection and reporting; ensuring effective data and insight supports continuous improvement and transformation into data driven high performing services.
• Provide technical data support, advice, and guidance, maintaining strong relationships with a varied range of officers and partners across council services, whilst working in a collaborative and matrix manner with all members of the ICT team as and when the need arises.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to effectively advise and support Service Heads.
• Previously worked in a similar role dealing with a wide range of applications across various stakeholders and must have proven data manipulation skills using T‑SQL (or similar), ETL Pipelines eg Azure Data Factory.
• Experience of working with large and complex data sets from a variety of sources and database types (eg MSSQL, Oracle, POSTGRESQL) and have worked on projects that deliver high quality, integrated services for Residents.

A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

Behaviours

We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out:

• Work with a resident focus
• Support local leaders
• Committed to the borough
• Delivery high performance
• Take ownership and drive change

Benefits Package

At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees which includes the following:

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10‑years service
• The option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating‑out, eating‑in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.
• Peer support groups

Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you are an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.