South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue
Data Quality Technician
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Data Quality Technician
Location: SYFR Headquarters, Eyre Street, Sheffield S1 3FG
Hours: Full Time – 37 Hours per week (Flexi Time)
Contract: Fixed-term contract until April 2027
Salary: £26,403–£28,142 per annum (Grade 4) *To increase subject to national pay award negotiations for 2026.
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen within Business Intelligence for a Data Quality Technician based at Headquarters in Sheffield. This position is offered on a fixed-term basis until April 2027.
Responsibilities
The overall purpose of the role will be to ensure the execution of data quality routines, proactively monitoring and reporting on data quality issues. The role also involves providing systems administration and support in data collection systems.
The key duties will include:
- Supporting Business Intelligence in managing key data collection systems
- Ensuring data quality to support informed decision-making
- Ensuring quality assurance of statutory obligations and submitting data to the National Fire Chiefs Council, Ministry for Housing Community and Local Government, and other organizations
- Conducting system reviews
- Recommending performance improvements
- Collating and validating statistical returns
- Performing daily data quality checks
- Maintaining supporting documentation
- Tracking and auditing data passing through Business Intelligence managed systems
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Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will have previous experience with:
- Working in data quality management or a similar role
- Supporting the development of key documentation
- Providing systems administration and support for data collection systems
You must possess strong problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail and accuracy, and an understanding of data quality management tools. You must be a good communicator with strong interpersonal skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Application Details
The closing date for applications is 12:00 hours on Sunday 2 August.
Interviews will be held on the afternoon of Wednesday 12 August.
Benefits
New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi-time attendance scheme.
Other benefits include:
- Cycle 2 work scheme
- Free on-site gym
- Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes
- Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
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Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.
Please note any appointment is subject to the relevant level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children, and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
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