Senior Advisor - Data Management

Fixed-term appointment until 30 September 2025

About the role

The Research and Information Team is looking for someone who can provide bespoke technical support for LG Inform, the Local Government Association's (LGA) data benchmarking tool for councils, and other data tools within the organisation. It will require a person who has knowledge and experience of designing and/or implementing data architecture, and who can advise on data standards, data schemas and meta data.

The successful post-holder will be a key part of the team that manages and delivers the LG Inform programme, but will also support a range of other data tools used within the organisation. Being part of a team which is increasingly important to the LGA, you will have the opportunity to manage contractors, collaborate with colleagues, engage with council data leads, and build relationships with other external stakeholders.

The post is office-based, with opportunities for home-working. This will be in line with the LGA's flexible working policy, where currently staff have to attend our Westminster office a minimum of two days a week.

About you

You will enjoy all things data, and so welcome the idea of a job that incorporates both the technical skills of managing data, but also getting involved in defining improvements, managing contractors to deliver work, contributing ideas and practical support for the LGA's use of data, working with colleagues to improve data, and even undertaking data analysis or data preparation.

It's essential that you can provide technical advice and support on data architecture, data flow and data structure within our data tools; and advise where appropriate on data standards, data schemas, meta data and data governance and quality.

But you will also have experience of managing the delivery of workstreams to ensure that agreed activities are delivered effectively and efficiently, and are focused on the objectives and budget.

To apply

If you would like to be considered for the role, please complete the offline application form before the closing date, and include a supporting statement detailing why you are interested, and the demonstrable skills and competencies you would bring to the role against the following headings:

1. Technical data skills (designing, specifying, implementing and managing data systems, including data infrastructure and architecture; and understanding of data flow, structure, standards, schemas and meta data)
2. Managing projects or workstreams successfully
3. Writing and communication skills
4. Experience of managing and motivating others, for example, colleagues and/or external contractors
5. Other relevant skills/experience

Please email your offline application form alongside your CV.

Closing Date: 23 January 2025.

Interview Date: 7 February 2025.

At the LGA we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open competition, with appointment on merit.