Data Steward

Do you enjoy turning complex data into trusted information that helps people make better decisions? Join us as a Data Steward and help improve the quality, governance and use of data across East Sussex County Council, supporting better services and outcomes for residents, partners and staff.

As Data Steward, you will work within IT & Digital alongside the Data Architect, Business Intelligence teams and colleagues across the Council. You will help ensure that important datasets are accurate, clearly defined, well-governed and ready to support reporting and insight. Your work will include investigating data-quality issues, agreeing improvements with system owners, maintaining data definitions and documentation, and helping colleagues understand their responsibilities for data. You will also support the Council’s transition from Tableau to Power BI and the implementation of Microsoft Fabric as a trusted corporate data platform.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience of using Power BI and/or Tableau, including creating and managing dashboards.
• Can analyse, interpret and clearly present complex data while working in accordance with data-protection requirements.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with technical and non-technical audiences, adapting complex information to suit different needs.
• Work collaboratively and can build effective professional relationships across teams and services.
• Can plan and organise a varied workload, investigate problems and deliver accurate work to short deadlines.

Please download the job description and person specification for more information.

We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented within the technology and data professions.

Details about building accessibility for County Hall are available on our website. If you have any questions about the building accessibility for the building this role is based in, please contact the hiring manager nicky.wilkins@eastsussex.gov.uk.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. When writing your supporting statement, please explain how you meet the following criteria, drawing on relevant work or life experience, education, training or personal interests:

• Your experience of using Power BI and/or Tableau, including creating or managing dashboards.
• Your experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting data, including complex or sensitive information.
• How you have identified and helped resolve a data-quality or information-management issue.
• How you communicate complex information clearly to different audiences.
• Your experience of collaborating across teams or services to achieve a shared outcome.
• How you organise competing priorities and maintain accuracy when working to deadlines.
• Your understanding of data protection, secure information handling, retention and confidentiality.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams, unless you request an in-person interview at County Hall in Lewes. Interviews are expected to take place early November.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details

This is an opportunity to help shape how data is understood, governed and used across a large and diverse organisation. You will work at the heart of a significant data-modernisation programme, supporting the implementation of Microsoft Fabric and Power BI and helping establish trusted data practices that can make a tangible difference to Council services. The role provides exposure to a wide range of services, systems and datasets, alongside opportunities to develop practical experience in data governance, data quality, business intelligence and organisational change.

We are working towards recruiting a workforce that reflects our community because we recognise the value of diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.

For team cohesivity, you will be expected to attend the office in person as required, at least one day per week.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Nicky Wilkins, Head of Strategy and Architecture, at nicky.wilkins@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a Microsoft Teams call or telephone conversation.

“This is an opportunity to help turn data into a trusted corporate asset, enabling colleagues to make better-informed decisions and deliver better outcomes for the people of East Sussex.”