Graduate Data Improvement Officer

Role: Graduate Data Improvement Officer

Department: Performance & Governance

Location: Carbrook

Salary: £31,296 - £35,526

Hours: 37       

Contract Type: Temporary until 4th April 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Data Improvement Officer to join the Data Office on a temporary basis until 4th April 2026.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify the behaviours we need to change to mitigate data risk and how we need to develop awareness, communications and training for optimising data
• Ensure that our awareness program communicates our policies and requirements so that people know, understand and can follow them. 
• Create a positive program that engages employees, focusing on changing behaviours both at home and at work.
• Research users and understand their data needs.
• Create a metrics framework that can effectively measure these requirements.
• Design appropriate training plans and effectively deliver training.
• Ability to form complex ‘communications / messages’ in a simple, clear and concise manner to the various audiences within our organisation.
• Project management experience, the ability to plan, manage and maintain a complex, organisation wide program over the longer term.
• Understanding of the concepts of information risks and the different elements that make up that risk.
• Ensure that our data training/awareness/communications program meets all legislative, regulatory, APP, standards, and compliance requirements.

Skills and experience:

• Training Qualification – Level 4 PTLLS or equivalent
• Proven experience of effective Marketing, Communication and Engagement
• Experience/Knowledge of Data Protection/Information Governance/Risk Management

Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview

For more detailed information relating to the role, skills and experience for this role, please click here to view the role profile

What we offer:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
• Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice 
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme
• Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025 (yhrn.police)
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers, staff, and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tatto