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 tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process. 

Smarter ways of Working:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.

There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid. 

This role has been evaluated as a hybrid role.

Hybrid: Applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location, whether that be a SYP building or from home.

South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values: 

At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness, Integrity & Trust, the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Contact details:

For further information about the role, please contact: Yasmin Parvez on 07385 512126

Closing Date: 13th August 2025

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Talent Acquisition Manager and the Line Manager for the role.

How to apply:

Please click ‘Apply’ 

Candidate Information:

Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates.

It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups.

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. 

Internal Candidates:

This vacancy is temporary therefore, you must have the support of your current Line Manager to apply. If you are a permanent member of staff, this would be classed as a secondment opportunity. If you are on a fixed term contract, you must contact the Talent Acquisition Team before applying. 

Please ensure that you and your current line manager complete the attached consent form. Please email the completed form to the hiring line manager, with the role title and the closing date stated in the subject of your email. 

Without support, your application will not be considered any further.

This role is offered on a fixed-term basis in accordance with applicable employment legislation and South Yorkshire Police policy.

Fixed-term contracts are used where there is a genuine business need, such as project-based work, temporary cover or time-limited funding.  The fixed term period is subject to change, linked to the posts requirements and may be subject to extension or early termination in line with appropriate notice period.

All fixed-term employees will receive equal treatment and access to opportunities in line with our commitment to fair and inclusive employment practices.

Where appropriate, fixed-term roles may be made permanent without the need for a further recruitment process.

Documents to Review: 

For the Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook - Please Click here

For Application Guidance and Tips - Please Click Here

For the FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police - Please Click Here

For Secondment Approval - Please Click Here

View our recruitment video:

https://youtu.be/2dGn5qti7_c