Data And Assurance Officer

Description

Surrey County Council is committed to the development of its workforce and as such this role is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in Surrey County Council and would encourage you to review our current vacancies which are available to all.

The starting salary for this role is £38,746 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. This role is offered as a 2-year fixed term contract.

Can you spot a typo at 30 paces? Do you delight in data? Does a spreadsheet put a spring in your step? If so, you might be just the person we're looking for!

You will report to the Head of Data, Digital and Specialist Projects. We encourage agile working, but you may be asked to attend meetings at our headquarters at Woodhatch Place in Reigate.

About the Role

We have an opportunity for a versatile member of staff to join Surrey Fire and Rescue Service's (SFRS) Digital, Data and Specialist Projects (DDSP) Team for a 2 year fixed term contract. The DDSP team is the central hub through which Service performance data is collated and reported. We also lead on IT projects and manage data governance and Freedom of Information requests.

In this role, no two days will be the same. You will carry out various responsibilities which will include: 

• Collating and checking data for the returns SFRS makes to external bodies such as CIPFA, HMICFRS, Home Office and NFCC 
• Leading on the organisation of the annual Awards and Commendations event including arranging meetings, booking a venue, ensuring availability of VIP guests and liaising with Business Support 
• Facilitating monthly team meetings
• Making changes to the Service Governance area on the Service's Sharepoint site as required 
• Contributing to the updating of the Service's Statement of Assurance
• Supporting colleagues with projects.

About You

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your CV and Personal Statement will clearly evidence the following:

• Good attention to detail, ensuring that data is correct and detailed
• Ability to analyse data, reviewing data received and challenging when required
• Good at achieving deadlines, ability to chase people when required, produce and track a plan
• Good stakeholder skills to work with colleagues across the organisation

Core Code of Ethics 

At Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, we believe it is essential to embed our commitment to the Core Code of Ethics and particularly equality, diversity and inclusion, into every aspect of our work. This is a dual responsibility applying both to our outward facing, community-focussed activities, and to our internal responsibilities to people and volunteers.

Our vision is that everyone representing Surrey Fire and Rescue Service will be community role model.

These include:

• Putting our communities first
• Integrity
• Dignity and respect
• Leadership
• Equality, diversity and inclusion

This role is subject to Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Contact Us

For an informal discussion please contact Fiona Ramsay by e-mail at fiona.ramsay@surreycc.gov.uk.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 7 April 2024. 

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.