Data Quality Officer 2025

As a Research and Statistics Data Quality Officer, you will be responsible for undertaking important data quality analysis for the Gambling Commission, drawing upon a range of data sources to enable the Commission to understand consumer gambling behaviour and who is at risk of gambling-related harm as well as the size and shape of the gambling market in Great Britain. This role plays a key part in the delivery and production of high-quality statistics, data visualisations and reports.

The Research and Statistics Department

We have approximately 30 people working across the Research and Data department, including people who are focused on data innovation. The team work on different projects and have exposure to new software and opportunities to learn new skills. This role is no exception and it provides the perfect grounding to develop and progress into data analysis.

Benefits we can offer you

• Civil Service Pension, with 28.97% employer contribution. Click for more information
• 26 days’ holiday, rising to 29 days after two years’ service
• Holiday purchase scheme (option to buy up to five extra days annual leave)
• Flexible working & family friendly policies
• Ergonomic, fully accessible office, very close to Birmingham New Street Station
• Open, collaborative and people focused culture

Your responsibilities

• You will be measuring and assuring data quality, including the timely analysis and reporting of data quality issues
• You will manage data quality documentation, maintaining standards and definitions, using documents and guidance
• You will play a key role in helping to resolve data quality issues, improving data quality by Identifying, assessing, documenting and communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• You will assist with the improvement of data quality processes and development of systems, helping to foster an evidence-led culture within the Commission.
• You will work collaboratively within the Research & Statistics team at the Gambling Commission, providing information and advice to staff and stakeholders

What we’re looking for

Essential criteria

• Strong attention to detail, particularly in working with data
• Experience of identifying trends, patterns and anomalies in datasets
• Good time management, and ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Well-developed spoken and written communication skills - experience of expressing complex ideas in a range of formats (including the use of charts and graphics)
• The ability to form productive relationships at all levels whilst possessing excellent team working skills.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with MS Excel, Power BI or other statistical packages.
• Experience of data analysis, finding patterns or stories in survey or administrative datasets
• Knowledge of the gambling industry and gambling sector stakeholders.

Your application

We value diversity in our workplace and are committed to a culture where each individual is engaged and feels that their contribution is valued and respected. We welcome all applications from candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role.

The Gambling Commission have an anonymised recruitment process, so you should not attach a CV to your application. Instead, application questions will ask you to evidence how your personal skills, qualities and experience match the essential criteria for the role.

The selection process for this vacancy will comprise of an in-person interview consisting of competency. To prepare for your interview please familiarise yourself with the STAR technique for answering interview questions.

The closing date for this role is midnight on 5th March 2025.

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 17th March 2025.

Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.