Performance, Research and Consultation Data Administrator

We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organised Data Administrator to join our Performance, Research and Consultation Team. This role is central to ensuring accurate, high-quality data that supports decision-making across Education and Social Care services. You will extract and analyse data, produce clear reports, and help maintain data integrity for statutory and local requirements.

The role

• Extract and quality-assure data from service systems, including Capita ONE and CareDirector.
• Produce Excel-based reports and management information for stakeholders, including senior managers and councillors.
• Monitor data quality, identify issues, and correct or escalate as needed.
• Respond to internal and external data queries, including Freedom of Information requests.
• Support school data returns and liaise with service users on system-specific issues.
• Contribute to research, consultation, and performance management activities within the PRC team.

The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications, skills and attributes
Qualifications

• GCSEs (Grade C or above) and A-levels or equivalent (Essential).
• Computing or information management qualification (Desirable).

Experience

• Working with large databases and Excel spreadsheets (Essential).
• Public sector experience and understanding of social care information requirements (Desirable).
• Familiarity with Capita ONE and/or CareDirector systems (Desirable).

Skills And Attributes

• Strong Excel skills for data manipulation and presentation.
• Excellent attention to detail, numerical analysis, and methodical approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Organised and able to manage workload effectively.
• Appreciation of data protection and confidentiality.

Please note this role is fixed term until 30/11/2026 - Backfill for secondment
Our offer to you
A Competitive Salary Alongside a Range Of Benefits Including

• We offer flexible working wherever possible between the hours of
• We offer hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.

All roles will be subject to an annual banding pay review until the top of the pay grade is reached (following successfully passing probation)

All roles will be eligible for the annual national pay award.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment

If you interested in working with us and want to know more, do not hesitate to contact Barbara Billet (Quality Assurance Manager) on or Jenny Legge (Principal Performance, Research and Performance Officer) on

About Us
West Berkshire council is a forward thinking and ambitious council. We have a positive attitude to our work and focus on excellent teamwork to deliver award winning services for our residents and businesses.

We employ over 1,500 members of staff corporately, plus additional members of staff working across our local schools and education settings. We offer a wide array of opportunities for training and development and varied career progression opportunities.

Our staff support the delivery of a wide range of services on behalf of the Council. Ranging from garden waste collection, planning and roadworks to caring for those in our communities. Everything we do is focused on our priority for improvement and delivering our values of fairness, integrity and being customer focused.

Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.

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Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How To Apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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