Data Management Officer

Join England's largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service and help protect communities across Devon and Somerset., You'll play a key role in strengthening how we manage, govern, and use data across the Service. Working within our Information and Data Governance function, you'll support the development of high-quality, trusted data that underpins critical decision-making. You'll collaborate with teams across the organisation to improve data quality, embed best practices, and unlock greater vale from our data assets. What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the delivery and adoption of our data management framework
• Monitoring and improving data quality across key systems.
• Managing data quality issues, risks and remediation plans
• Maintaining core data assets, registers, and reference data.
• Providing expert guidance on data governance and best practice.
• Supporting training and promoting a strong data culture.
• Developing dashboards, reporting, and foundational data services (including geospatial data)
• Working with stakeholders to resolve data challenges and improve processes.
  
  A proactive and knowledgeable data professional who can translate complex data concepts into practical solutions. You'll be confident working with stakeholders, driving improvements, and championing high standards in data management., Excellent customer service focus to support individuals across the organisation with data related queries, including coaching non-specialists to embed major changes to policy, process or behaviour
• The confidence to make decisions about data, especially where information may be ambiguous with no clear answer
• The ability to communicate and influence across all levels of the organisation to embed a culture of working to improve data quality
• Evidence of an ability to work independently and maintain long-term progress on a variety of complex workstreams, ensuring competing deadlines are met
• The ability to assess detailed information critically and analyse it systematically to identify issues, track causation and propose remediation as required
  
  This role is available on a permanent full-time basis, working 37 hours per week, with a starting salary of £38,220 rising annually to £40,777 (gross) per annum., At Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, your work makes a real difference. Alongside a meaningful career, you'll benefit from:
• Flexible working options.
• Generous Pension Scheme and annual leave.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Health and wellbeing support (including gym access and counselling)
• Family friendly policies.
• Blue Light membership and discounts and healthcare options.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
What our team says: "I genuinely feel valued, respected, and included because everyone has a role to play, and it is definitely a 'team' ethos. It is great to see such commitment to growth and progression at all levels, as well as leaders providing clear leadership and direction which is at the heart of DSFRS" - Information Governance Officer "The DDaT team is a hub of innovation, turning challenges into opportunity and fostering a creative, supportive environment. There are lots of benefits on offer alongside competitive pay and offering a flexible work-life balance so you can thrive both personally and professionally." - DDaT Business Relationship Manager