Technical Data Officer

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

Job summary

A local government authority seeks a Technical Data Officer to provide IT support and administrative expertise for Countryside Services. Responsibilities include processing data, handling financial administration, and liaising with team members and public stakeholders. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, along with communication and financial handling capabilities are essential for success in this hybrid role. The position promises a supportive and flexible work environment, focusing on employee development.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Interest-free travel loans

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and IT skills required, ideally with experience in CAMS or GIS.
• Experience handling financial processes and prioritizing workloads is necessary.
• Excellent communication skills essential for interacting with public and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support Area Access Teams and manage data entry into specialist IT systems.
• Handle financial administration including purchase orders and invoices.
• Act as secretariat for the Local Access Forum, organizing meetings and writing minutes.

Skills

Administrative skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Data management

Financial administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAMS

GIS

Job description

Job Reference: HCC622743
Salary Range: £27,780 - £30,564 per annum
Work Location: Basing House, Basingstoke, Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Horndean or Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 4 January 2026

The Role:

As a Technical Data Officer within Countryside Services, your primary responsibility is to provide specialist IT and administrative expertise to support the Area Access Teams and wider Countryside Service. Your work helps ensure our rights of way and countryside access network is safe, well‑maintained, and easy to use in line with Hampshire County Council’s Countryside Access Plan priorities and relevant legislation.

What you’ll do:

As a Technical Data Officer, you’ll deliver essential behind‑the‑scenes support to our Area Access Teams and the wider Countryside Service. Your responsibilities will include processing public reports into specialist IT systems namely CAMS (Countryside Access Management System) and managing data entry and performance analysis. You’ll handle financial administration such as purchase orders and invoice processing, and provide operational support by liaising with Rights of Way officers and ranger teams and conducting Land Registry searches. In addition, you’ll manage general office administration, respond to public and internal queries and draft correspondence. You’ll communicate with customers and landowners to explain legal responsibilities and request works where required. You will also need to be a confident communicator, using telephone, video calls, and written correspondence to ensure clarity and professionalism. Beyond these core duties, you’ll act as secretariat for the Local Access Forum by organising meetings, preparing agendas, and writing minutes and support cross‑service administrative tasks to promote consistency and efficiency across the Countryside Service.

What we’re looking for:

We’re seeking someone with strong administrative and IT skills, confident in using systems like Microsoft Office and ideally other databases such as CAMS or GIS to manage data accurately and efficiently. You’ll have experience handling financial processes, prioritising workloads, and working collaboratively within a team. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you’ll interact with colleagues, external partners, and members of the public, often dealing with sensitive issues with tact and professionalism. A proactive approach, attention to detail, and the ability to use your initiative will help you succeed in this varied and rewarding role. Knowledge of countryside access or rights of way is desirable but not essential.

Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi‑time scheme, family friendly policies and interest‑free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

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