F&C 5163 - G4 Data Lead (609964) - 5163-472590751

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE:
Applications must be received by 9 August 2026 at 11:55PM

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Location: Council Headquarters, Hamilton
Hours: 35 hours per week, fixed term for 18 months
Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm
Salary: £54,783 - £59,911 per year

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Data Lead to play a pivotal role in driving our digital transformation journey.

Data is one of the Council's most valuable assets, underpinning service delivery, performance management, strategic planning and customer engagement. As our Data Lead, you will lead the development of a Council-wide approach to data governance, quality, management and insight, helping ensure that data is trusted, accessible, secure and used effectively to improve outcomes for our communities.

About the Role

Reporting to the IT Business Systems Manager, you will be responsible for promoting the accuracy, integrity and security of the Council's data assets. Working across services, you will further develop and implement the council’s data framework, improve data quality standards, support data-driven decision making and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.

You will provide strategic leadership on data management and work collaboratively with colleagues across the council to establish best practice, build data capability and maximise the value of information assets.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the Council's data future and influence how information is used to drive service improvement, efficiency and innovation.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Lead the further development and implementation of the Council's data framework.
• Drive improvements in data quality, consistency and accessibility across services.
• Support the development of policies, standards and processes for effective data management.
• Provide expert advice on data governance, information management and compliance matters.
• Work with service areas to identify opportunities to use data to improve outcomes, performance and efficiency.
• Promote a culture of data literacy and evidence-based decision making.
• Support business intelligence, reporting and analytical initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the Council to deliver strategic data objectives.
• Ensure data management practices align with legislative, regulatory and security requirements.

View the Data Lead job profile

About You

We are looking for a motivated and collaborative professional with:

• Significant experience in data governance, data management, business intelligence or related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of data quality, data standards, information governance and regulatory compliance.
• Experience developing frameworks, policies and processes that support effective data management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to influence and collaborate across organisational boundaries.
• A passion for using data to drive service improvement and organisational change.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex data concepts to a wide range of audiences.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to establish and lead the Council's data management capability at a time of significant digital transformation. You will have the opportunity to influence strategic direction, shape organisational data culture and make a meaningful contribution to improving services for residents across South Lanarkshire.

Join Us

If you are passionate about data, governance and delivering meaningful change through information and insight, we would welcome your application.

Help us turn data into better decisions, better services and better outcomes for South Lanarkshire.

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