Data Design Specialist

Job Title:

Data & Digital Specialist

Location:

Bristol, Cardiff, or Castle Donington - Hybrid
Remuneration:
Competitive daily rate, via Umbrella Company
Contract Details:
Temporary, 6 months with strong potential for extension

Join our dynamic team as a Data & Digital Specialist! Help us elevate our data and digital capabilities in the energy sector. Your expertise will drive improvements in data quality, governance, and accessibility, making a tangible impact on our transition to a smarter energy network. If you're passionate about data and excited to support innovative digital strategies, we want to hear from you!

• Drive enhancements in data quality and governance across the organisation.
• Support the development of the DSO Data Portal for better usability and value.
• Champion data best practises, aligning with Ofgem Data Best Practise Guidance.
• Contribute to the DSO Data & Digital Strategy and Digital Roadmap.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to unlock opportunities for data utilisation and digital innovation.
• Promote strong data governance, metadata management, and compliance practises.
• Advocate for the adoption of cloud-based data capabilities and digital tools for greater insights.

• Strong understanding of data governance and quality management frameworks.
• Experience in regulated environments, ideally with Ofgem standards.
• Ability to influence and drive improvements in data maturity.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and modern architectures.
• Experience in Agile delivery environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

While this role isn't hands-on data engineering, familiarity with modern data platform technologies is essential, including:

• AWS cloud services
• SQL databases
• PostgreSQL
• Python
• Data cataloguing and metadata management

Experience with AWS services like Glue or Sage Maker is a plus, but the focus remains on governance, quality, and strategy.

We're looking for a bridge-builder between business and technology! If you're adept at working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and have a passion for embedding a strong data culture, you'll thrive in this role. Help us maximise the value of our data assets and transform how we manage and utilise data across the organisation!