Data Officer

Company: Public Services Ombudsman for Wales
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Location: Bridgend
Job Description:

We are looking to recruit a Data Officer to join a busy operational team supporting 80 staff, the majority of whom are caseworkers. This is a role with genuine progression, starting in a hands‑on reporting and data quality capacity today, with a clear roadmap toward a modern data stack (SQL, Power BI, Azure Data Lake, Power Automate and Copilot).

The role

  • You’ll be the go‑to person for reporting and data integrity across a large and complex case management system (100+ tables, 7GB of data)
  • Building, maintaining and improving reports – moving the team away from Excel generated outputs toward more flexible, insight-driven reporting
  • Working extensively in Excel (VLOOKUPs, IF statements, reconciliation, QA)
  • Testing how data flows through the system, tracing cause and effect, identifying where data breaks down and documenting findings
  • Supporting communications teams with open-source information outputs
  • Producing clear documentation to support governance and continuity

The potential future of this role

  • The organisation is investing in its data capability, and this role will grow with it
  • Power BI dashboard development and trend analysis
  • SQL, raw CSV and Azure Data Lake work
  • Automation through Power Automate, low-code tools and Copilot
  • Strong Analytical skills: a strong ability to interpret complex datasets and turn them into actional insights
  • Strong MS Office skills, specifically Excel
  • Strong knowledge of SQL query language and SQL data structures
  • Confident with BI tools such as PowerBI, SSRS or similar tools
  • An ability to think logically and to demonstrate good problem‑solving skills.
  • A good understanding of information security and Cyber awareness
  • Experience using Power Automate or other low-code tools
  • Familiarity with Automation and AI principles
  • Experience using Microsoft CoPilot
  • Experience working with case management systems

Renumeration

Holiday: 32 days + bank holidays

Location: Bridgend — 1–2 days in office, otherwise fully flexible

Health cash plan

This will suit someone who values stability, balance and meaningful work, perhaps stepping out of a fast‑paced private sector role, or an analyst ready to take on more ownership in a supportive environment. The total package (pension, leave, flex) is genuinely strong, and you’ll have a clear runway to develop modern data skills on the job.

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Posted: May 25th, 2026