Data Quality Researcher

Data Quality Researcher – Avon and Somerset Police

We have an opportunity for a Data Quality Researcher to join the IT department on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

You will take responsibility for data quality across the organisation, including our police systems and other designated systems, in line with national and local legislation as well as national or local standards. The role requires you to be methodical, follow national guidelines, gather, verify and assess all appropriate and available information to achieve an accurate understanding of the data. You will consider a range of possible options before making clear, timely and justifiable decisions before taking action.

Good customer‑service skills and confident communication are essential – understanding our customers’ changing needs and expectations is extremely important to provide a public‑service that meets those needs.

• Research all force systems to identify and link records to a POLE entity (Person, Object, Location, Event).
• Ensure high data‑quality standards by linking all related person records, identifying areas of poor data quality during the review process and identifying Constabulary training needs where possible.
• Quality‑assure information held on the relevant IT system to ensure accuracy and validity of data.
• Maintain continuous monitoring of randomly selected entries on selected force computer systems.
• Maintain the Review, Retention and Disposal (RRD) for police records, making decisions in accordance with the Management of Police Information (MoPI). Delete low‑risk records, addresses, telephone numbers and single‑use items, referring other instances to the Records review team.
• Check the accuracy, completeness and reliability of records on computer systems and correct records where appropriate.
• Produce written and statistical reports as required.
• Comply with Data Protection Legislation and observe necessary policies and processes for protecting confidential and sensitive information.

• Proficient user of all Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience of conducting research, interrogating and testing systems for compliance.
• Proven experience in producing reports and statistical information.
• Experience of maintaining records and updating systems, with a good eye for detail.
• Experience of working to guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Engages with stakeholders to conduct joint working, able to develop positive working relationships and focus on shared objectives.
• Prioritisation and organisation skills, ability to plan and organise tasks effectively, taking a structured and methodical approach.

Honesty, integrity, and professionalism are essential; the successful candidate must act with a high level of ethical standards and values and have discretion due to the confidential and sensitive nature of the data we hold.

In addition to the application form, we also require a copy of your current CV. If you are unable to upload your CV to your application, please email a copy to:
Talentpolicesta
.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3‑year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.