Data Specialist

Location:

Castle Point Council Offices, Kiln Road

Salary:

£48,226 - £52,413 per annum (SCP 37-41)

Working Hours:

37 hours per week

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Contract

Contract Duration:

18 months

Number of Positions:

One

DBS Check:

Standard

Castle Point Borough Council

Data Specialist – MRI Integrated Housing Management System

Full Time 37 hours per week

Fixed term contract – 18 months

Grade 9 – SCP 37 – 41

£48,226 - £52,413

A market supplement is available for the right candidate, subject to skills and experience.

Do you have a passion for data integrity and digital transformation? Castle Point Borough Council is seeking a Data Specialist to lead all data-related activities for the successful implementation of our new Integrated Housing Management System (IHMS).

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the accurate, secure, and complete migration of data from legacy systems into the new IHMS platform.
• Own the data mapping, cleansing, transformation, validation, migration, and quality assurance processes.
• Work closely with Housing Services, ICT, MRI (or other vendors), and external partners to deliver reliable, compliant data.
• Ensure data is fit for purpose to support operational delivery, regulatory requirements, and enhanced customer experience.

About you:

• Significant experience leading data migration, management, and quality assurance projects.
• Strong technical expertise in data mapping, transformation, processes, and validation.
• Deep commitment to data security, compliance, and accuracy.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
  

Why Castle Point Borough Council?

Join a transformation-focused organisation and shape the future for our housing data. Your work will underpin the delivery of modern, efficient housing services and improved outcomes for our residents.

If you’re ready to make a significant impact through your expertise in data, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Steve Colk – 01268 882287.

The successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.

Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus

Castle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.