Data Support Officer

Data Support Officer

North East Lincolnshire Council is seeking a Data Support Officer to join the Data & Insights team on an 18 month fixed term, full time contract.

Do you have a passion for using data to make a real difference in education and SEND services, and are you skilled in using tools like Excel and databases to validate, clean and analyse data?

The role:

As part of the Data & Insights team you will collect, collate and analyse data and information for education and SEND services. You will work with a wide range of sources and systems across the council and its partners, ensuring that information is accessible and of high quality for analysts and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Collate and gather information from diverse sources and systems.
• Ensure data is clean, complete and of high quality for internal and external users.
• Undertake data processing, validation, error checking and system testing.
• Perform ad hoc data analysis as required.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including schools, to produce Government Data Returns.

Qualifications and experience:

• Experience working with data in a large, complex organisation.
• Proficiency with databases and tools such as Excel.
• Strong attention to detail for quality assurance and data cleaning.
• Knowledge of information governance principles.
• Experience in a school environment (Administration, Data, Teaching or Mentoring) is an advantage.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
• Effective communication skills to present data to diverse audiences.

How to apply: All applicants should carefully read the Role Profile and Employee Specification and evidence how they meet the essential criteria. Apply online.

Key dates:

• Closing date - Wednesday 22nd July 2026
• Interview date - Friday 31st July 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

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