Data Management Assistant

1 week ago

Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset Council Full time £15,665 - £16,555 per year

Some key information

  • This is a hybrid post with minimum of 1 day per week in the office (County Hall), 23 hours per week preferably over 5 days (Monday – Friday), between 08:00-18:00 (some flexibility around the days/hours - to be agreed).
  • 25 days' leave pro rata (in addition to Bank Holiday adjusted hours)
  • Fixed term contract until 31/12/2026 to cover Maternity Leave (possibly sooner, depending on when the substantive employee returns).

What will I be doing?

We're working to improve the lives of Children in Somerset – and you'll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

  • Following up and investigating data differences with Education providers and colleagues in Somerset Education Services.

  • Working alongside Children's Education Services teams to meet Statutory deadlines for Admissions and Entitlements

  • Supporting termly School Census and other statutory returns by liaising with Schools and Education Service professionals

  • Offering guidance and support to Capita One users

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

  • Posses good ICT skills with experience using Microsoft Office 365 and Comfortable with using Database software.

  • Have the ability to follow processes, guidance and other instructions and also contribute to the ongoing review and development of process, procedure and guidance.

  • Have excellent attention to detail to maintain a high level of accuracy to ensure good data quality.

  • Possess strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a fast-paced workload and multiple deadlines.

What's in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

  • We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.

  • Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave

  • Staff discounts in gyms.

  • Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.

  • Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.

  • A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.

  • My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Anything else I should know?

The salary for this role is £15,665 - £16,155 per annum for 23 hours per week.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Dave Bellringer on

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can't wait to hear from you.

DBS information

This role requires a basic check via the Disclosure procedure.

Job Reference: SCC05972

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