About Us

We are looking for a talented and motivated Data Policy and Projects Officer to join our team. You will play a key role in the development and implementation of our data strategy, policies, and projects. You will have the opportunity to work closely with Insight and Analytics manager and senior leaders across the Council and make a real difference from the outset.

Technical skills or previous experience as a data analyst are not required for this role. 

About Us

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils Insight and Analytics team is working on projects to fight the impacts of climate change, tackle social and economic inequalities, prevent homelessness, keep our communities safe and offer targeted support to vulnerable residents during the cost-of-living crisis.

We work flexibly as a team and currently come into the office 2 days every fortnight. We offer 32 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. This is a fixed term contract for two years.

About you 

Our ideal candidate will be someone who:

• Has excellent project management skills and experience
• Has skills and experience to build strong relationships with internal and external partners
• Is a driven self-starter who takes the initiative to find and develop solutions
• Is able to work both independently and as an effective team member
• Has excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Has previous experience managing complex IT, digital or data projects (desirable)
• Has experience developing and implementing change within an organisation (desirable)
• Has experience conducting consultations and research to identify needs and issues and develop policies, strategies or actions plans (desirable)

Set up an informal chat to discuss the role with the Insight and Analytics Manager, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils by emailing recruitment@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:  21 June 2023

Shortlisting Date: 26 June 2023

Interview Date: 3 July 2023 (Subject to change)

Useful Information:

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change. If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible.

We can accommodate flexible working including from home and other arrangements. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore. Complete remote working is not available for this role, the person will need to come into the office a few days a month. 

In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments. 

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. 

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Useful Information:

All internal applicants for this secondment must seek permission from their current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils