Data Technician

Job Description

Role outline and purpose Th e Data Technician is responsible for improving the robustness of existing data processes and building new ones to extract, clean and combine data to enable analysis, populating our Data Hub with curated data assets . This roleis res ponsible for ensuring that the relevant data necessary , whether from internal systems or external sources, is suitably processed and made accessible to enable to enable insights and intelligence to be drawn. The role holder should be an expert in eitheror both Tableau and Power BI, as well as a suitable coding language (such as Python or R) and able to not only build the data pipelines but transfer the knowledge to the wider Strategic Intelligence team. Role responsibilities Work closely with the StrategicIntelligence team to understand the current data processes and methods used in the preparation of data sets, alongside the business needs and aspirations for usage of data and the immediate outcomes of the Data Strategy. Provision of a robust data pipelineprocess to allow us to access, understand and analyse all the data from our bespoke SQL Data Collection System Provision of resource efficient data pipeline processes for regular (monthly) and timely (as early as possible each month) population of the DataHub, refining current processes and building new ones where necessary . The data resides in different systems and applications and requires cleaning and combining before structuring appropriately . Work closely with system owners (both internal and external)to enable effective data sharing across the organisation. Documentation of all data pipeline processes, through both documents and coding commentary, to allow all Strategic Intelligence team members to understand the processes, fix issues that may arise inthe future, change the process to reflect changes in the wider organisation and to replicate if relevant. Provide advice to Strategic Intelligence on all aspects of working with data, helping to improve the methods and practices used to manipulate data andprovide actionable insights for the organisation and the food bank network. Person Specification Technical skills and minimum knowledge: Experience of analysing data in a business or relevant environment Experience of relevant data software tools such as MSExcel, MS Power BI, Tableau, MS Power Query Experience in relevant coding languages such as Python, SQL, R Ability to undertake analysis and synthesis of large volumes of data and information, evidencing the ability to collect, organise, analyse and disseminatesignificant amounts of information. An effective communicator, verbally and in writing Ability to manage multiple projects, identifying conflicting demands and establishing clear priorities in order to meet agreed objectives . Behaviours and competencies:Demonstrates a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust. Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially- excluded backgrounds. Role models inclusive behaviours and values A strong sense of responsibility; meticulous in timelycompliance with regulations and requirements and shows a clear understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality. Is diplomatic and has the interpersonal skills needed in the role. Excellent decision-making ability, able to work through challenges in positiveand effective ways. Key Stakeholders Head of Strategic Intelligence and the wider Strategic Intelligence team Senior Research Manager Network Systems Manager Network Services Manager Wider organisation teams as necessary