Digital and Data Development Officer

Digital and Data Development Officer needed

Salary: 20.66 to 22.85 per hour

Location: TQ12, Newton Abbot

Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm - 37 hours a week

Till July 2026

Purpose of the Role
To support the delivery of the council's strategies and vision by:
Enabling the visualisation of data, ensuring that data is presented in a clear,
concise, and visually appealing manner using tools such as Power BI.
Leading the development and implementation of innovative low-code solutions to
streamline processes and improve efficiency across the organisation including
development of the authorities CRM platform (Firmstep), M365 Power apps and
Power Automate.
Leveraging digital tools and platforms to facilitate seamless data integration and
process automation to create efficient, user-friendly solutions that address the
needs of various stakeholders within the organisation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Developing the corporate performance management framework in line with best
practice and national and local governance requirements.
Digital Transformation - collaborating with the Council IT provider (Strata), SLT
and Service Managers to drive innovation and support in digital transformation
through

System Administration - managing system user access (relating to tools you
control) in line with data security and governance policies.
User Support - Training and supporting end-users on developed tools,
applications, and platforms. Serving as the point of contact for technical
troubleshooting and maintenance liaising with Strata and services as required.
Working with colleagues across the organisation (and external) to improve data
quality.
Assist with the communication of data to the public including leading on any open
data initiatives that may be developed
Act as point of contact between strata and SLT/service managers, challenging
either side on business requirements if needed. Regularly meet and work
developers to ensure the ongoing business requirements of each service are
being met.

Qualifications

Either a relevant degree(probably STEM related) or A-levels or Level 4 data analyst.

Experience

Proven expertise in using Microsoft Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
Experience of working in a similar post which includes carrying out research to capture user needs, analysis and
presentation of information and/or development of low-code solutions.
Ability to work with stakeholders at all levels to understand their business needs

Apply today!

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