Digital and Data Support Officer (Internal Candidates Only)

1-year Fixed Term Contract - This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 12 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application).

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Digital & Data Support Officer at level C. You will meet the requirements of the person specification fully and can demonstrate applied knowledge, experience and skills in this role. All elements within the person specification are essential. You will be supported through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation, which can include identifying and supporting the achievement of professional goals.

To ensure the integrity and quality of data used within the Planning Service. This involves meeting the information requirements necessary for effective decision-making within the Planning Service. By maintaining high data quality standards, the role supports the accuracy and reliability of planning information, which is crucial for informed decision-making processes.

The role also involves collaborating with Medway’s GIS Manager, Open Digital Planning (ODP) project team and the MHCLG Data Team to ensure that data preparation aligns with established standards and specifications.

Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the One Medway Council Plan and embeds our values and behaviours.

Accountabilities and outcomes:

Collaborate with Medway’s GIS Manager, ODP project and MHCLG Data Team to ensure data preparation aligns with established standards and specifications, thereby supporting accurate and reliable planning information.

Prepare data to meet Data Standards Specifications, ensuring that data used in planning processes adheres to required quality standards.

Clean, validate, and analyse all types of data, including GIS data, to ensure accuracy and completeness. Create different types of statistical and analytical reports by finding, analysing, and explaining trends or patterns in the data, and making conclusions and recommendations from that analysis. This will include communicating the findings of data analysis to different audiences in a clear and compelling way that illustrates the data's story and achieves project objectives.

Review and update data flows to support Data Protection Impact Assessments, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and safeguarding sensitive information.

If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Stacy Pring on stacy.pring@medway.gov.uk.

Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.

When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.

The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:
Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.

Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.

Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.

Important Information-

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile

For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.

Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.