Systems and Data Administrator

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

As part of our Corporate Service Support function, we are looking to recruit a Systems and Data Administrator for an 18-month fixed-term period to our Intelligence and Systems Team. The Intelligence and Systems Team provides the critical coordination and analytical capability which underpins the Highways and Environmental Services’ (HES) various operations including waste and street cleaning, street lighting, and highways.

About the Role

The main duties and responsibilities of the role include:

• Day-to-day management of core database systems
• Provide ongoing support and advice to HES Service Officers
• Identify and deliver training to users on the use of the system
• Develop and maintain system and data management procedures and user guides
• Assist with the development and implementation of relevant systems including system configuration and making recommendations on possible enhancements
• Manage and develop system processes including effective data collection methods
• Coordinate the flow of information between HES and the general public

About the Candidate

We are looking for a suitably qualified candidate with excellent IT skills and good analytical skills, especially in the use of Excel, and the ability to translate this information into reports. You will need to have excellent attention to detail to ensure a high level of accuracy in the monitoring, analysing, and presenting of data. Good interpersonal and communication skills will be required as the role will involve liaising with HES Service Officers and other clients and officers on processes and relevant system developments.

In exchange for your skills and commitment, we will offer you a range of employee benefits, including hybrid working, competitive annual leave allowance, and a generous pension contribution scheme. More information about our wide range of employee benefits can be found here.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Democratic Services

We play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of the decision-making process of the Council, including support and advice to Councillors; PA, administrative and project management support to all service areas; facilitating elections; the communications team; translation, and the Welsh Language policy officer. Our key functions include:

• Corporate Service Support: PA and Administrative support; Business support including project management and minute taking.
• Democratic Services: Councillors; Council, Cabinet, Overview and Scrutiny Committees, and Regulatory Committees.
• Electoral Services: General and local elections; Management of electoral register.
• Communications Team: Manage communication activities corporately; support services in campaigns and projects; deal with the press and media; develop and issue press releases; manage social media pages.
• Translation: Documents and simultaneous translation.
• Welsh Language Standards: Operational; Policy making; Promotion; Monitoring; Service delivery.

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