Officer - Applications and Data Management

Connected Local Government; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Oxford is looking for a candidate to provide system support and complete data analysis. The role involves working alongside internal staff and external suppliers to ensure effective data management. Ideal candidates will have a working knowledge of GIS systems, prior experience in IT settings, and strong problem-solving skills. This opportunity offers a six-month secondment and comes with benefits such as flexible working culture and generous holiday entitlements.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

30 day’s holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Local government pension scheme

Great learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in an IT setting with customer interaction.
• Ability to complete complex data analysis tasks.
• Strong skills in data collection.

Responsibilities

• Provide system support and complete data collection.
• Complete complex data analysis tasks.
• Deliver a comprehensive support service.

Skills

Working knowledge of GIS Systems

IT support experience

Problem-solving

Job description

About Us

Oxfordshire County Council are leading the way in ensuring that we work efficiently and in a climate conscious way and this is only possible with the help of our Applications and Data Management Team.

About the Role

You will be providing system support and completing data collection as well as completing complex data analysis tasks. You will play a vital role in delivering a comprehensive support service alongside our internal staff, as well as different external suppliers and agencies. This is a six month secondment.

About you

Ideally you will have a working knowledge of GIS Systems. You’ll have worked within an IT setting previously and will thrive on working with customers to solve issues. You will work to create and discover new efficiencies when it comes to problem solving.

For an informal discussion about the role or for more information please contact Mark Prestwood at [e-mail]

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• 30 day’s holiday p.a. pro rata, plus bank holidays.
• Option to ‘buy’ additional holidayEmployee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are 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 these commitments.

Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine‑day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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