Data Collection and Compliance Officer in Winchester

Salary Range: £27,780 - £30,564 per annum

Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 19 February 2026

Interview Date: 10 March 2026. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the advert ahead of the stated closing date.

The Role: Joining our Data Quality and Collection Team as a Data Collection and Compliance Officer, you’ll be committed to delivering excellent standards of data accuracy and quality. Thriving in a detail-focused environment, you’ll transform raw information into accurate, meaningful insight. You’ll play a vital role in supporting and enabling data collection and its management across the directorate. Your work will directly contribute to safeguarding children and supporting positive outcomes by ensuring that the data we rely on is accurate, timely and robust.

What you’ll do:

• Carry out data collection and data quality activities within agreed timescales, including compiling statutory data returns, using validation checks and collaborating with information providers to ensure accuracy.
• Work closely with schools, colleges and Children’s Services colleagues to maintain strong communication links to support timely, accurate data submissions and resolve data quality issues.
• Identify, investigate and correct anomalous data using databases and spreadsheets, to maintain reliable datasets and adherence to GDPR and departmental policies.
• Prioritise workload effectively, escalating issues when required, to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of data collection processes and help shape new ones.
• Communicate professionally with external system users, including Headteachers, Principals, administration staff and wider County Council teams.

What we’re looking for:

• A commitment to meticulous accuracy, attention to detail and maintaining high data quality standards.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in spreadsheets and handling large datasets.
• Practical experience working with data and ensuring accuracy within a school or educational setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective team working skills, with the ability to collaborate confidently.
• Self motivation, strong organisational skills, solution focused, and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Make a real difference: your work directly supports safeguarding and positive outcomes for children across Hampshire. Be part of a supportive, collaborative team focused on continuous learning and improvement. Work in a dynamic environment that offers variety, challenge, periods of fast paced activity, meaningful impact and professional growth. Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.