Data Integration Specialist

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Look Ahead Care And Support Full time £45,000 - £50,000 per year
Data Integration Specialist

We're looking for an analytical, collaborative, and adaptable Data Integration Specialist to join our Performance Team located at our Head Office in Islington.

£45, £50,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:
  • Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
  • Free DBS
  • Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
  • Fully paid induction programme and further training
  • ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
  • Online wellbeing resources
  • A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
  • Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

As a Data Integration Specialist you will play a key role in ensuring the success of Look Ahead's Move Forward transformation programme where we are currently adopting several new systems and integration structure in the next 12 months.

This role is as much about stakeholder engagement s it is about the technical credits, and will suit applicants with a firm knowledge of data management frameworks as well as experience in project management in a data or IT setting.

You will support the organisation to manage information securely and effectively, and your work will help drive the success of our data strategy.
Look Ahead offers a hybrid working environment. The post holder will work at our Headquarters in Caledonian Road at least two days per week (Mondays and Thursdays).

Within 12 months and as part of a wider transformation team:
  • You will have delivered the completion of integration requirements gathering for all in-scope systems.
  • You will have worked with our SQL developers and delivered accurate and complete data mappings and data protocols for the adopted systems.
  • You will have successfully collaborated with Manifest to implement and test integrations prior to go live.
  • Post go-live you will have provided support and any necessary integration communications or training to the relevant data owners and stakeholders.
  • You will have received positive feedback from internal stakeholders on the approach and quality of your work.
  • You will be compliant with data governance and security standards throughout the programme.
Key Accountabilities:
  • Collaborate with internal teams to gather and document integration requirements.
  • Work closely with our partner Manifest Software Solutions to support integration design, data flow validation, and issue resolution.
  • Plan and be accountable for progress on the data integration work, ensuing milestones are in place and pain points are escalated
  • Lead efforts to map data between systems, define data protocols, and ensure consistency and integrity of data flows.
  • Own and design the integration testing by leading on designing test scripts and delivering a high level of test confidence ahead of go-live
  • Provide expert advice on data architecture, middleware capabilities, and integration best practices.
  • Take an active role in planning and delivering communications at all levels of the organisation on integration progress
The postholder will also:
  • Work in accordance with Look Ahead's Code of Conduct and equal opportunities policy
  • Carry out other duties commensurate with the role, as determined reasonable by Look Ahead.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
  • Analytical and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.
  • Collaborative mindset with a commitment to shared goals and outcomes.
  • Work in accordance with Look Ahead's Code of Conduct and equal opportunities policy
  • Carry out other duties commensurate with the role, as determined reasonable by Look Ahead.
What you'll bring:

Skills

Essential:
  • High level of data literacy and strategic theory to interpret and map data across systems.
  • Understanding of database management, data structures, ELPs, data protocols, APIs, and middleware integration patterns.
  • Experience with data validation, cleansing, and quality assurance processes.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across departments
  • Capable of translating technical requirements into business-friendly language.
  • Strong documentation skills for integration requirements, data mappings, and system interactions.
  • Strong skills in MS Office, particularly Excel
Desirable:
  • Professional qualification in a relevant field
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience

Essential:
  • Proven experience in data integration projects
  • Experience working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and project teams to deliver outcomes
  • Experience handling sensitive data securely and ethically.
Desirable:
  • Experience of working in an NHS, Social care or supported Housing environment
  • Experience working with CRM, finance and/or HR systems
Knowledge

Essential:
  • Understanding of data modelling, ETL processes, APIs and protocols
  • Strong knowledge of database systems, cloud platforms and data governance best practice
  • Demonstrated understanding of data governance and regulatory compliance, including GDPR and internal policies
Desirable:
  • Knowledge of data protection within a supported housing environment
  • Knowledge of SQL, data warehousing, PowerBI
About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
  • We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
  • We focus on Excellence and innovation.
  • We are Caring and Compassionate.
  • We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

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