Business Information Officer - 2 years fixed term

Job Title: Business Information Officer – Fixed Term 2 years

Department: IT Services

Location: Hybrid model in place

Salary Scale: EVH 7 £39,072 - £42,903 per annum

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) puts customers at the heart of everything we do by listening to their views and caring about what matters to them. Our values (respect, inclusive, integrity, improvement and support) shape how we act, our decisions and the services we provide.

Our staff are at the heart of our business and we support them to be their best which is demonstrated with 84% of staff saying WSHA is a good place to work. We provide a friendly, inclusive environment and with the flexibility of a hybrid model of working (mix of home and office). Staff also benefit with a generous holiday allowance of 40 days. We know that to deliver outstanding customer service, we must ensure our staff are happy, healthy and motivated and we put a strong focus on staff wellbeing which is reflected with our gold accreditation for Healthy Working Lives. All staff also have free access to a comprehensive Employee Support Service.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with a disability, or from a black or minority ethnic background.

We are looking for a Business Information Officer to join our IT Team on a 2 year fixed term contract. You will support the implementation of our Data Management Strategy including data gap analysis, data audit, data reporting and supporting the implementation of our data governance framework. You will share our values and will use them to guide the way they work on a daily basis.

You will be accountable to our IT Manager

You should:

• Be able to identify of gaps, errors or inconsistencies in source data or reporting areas and undertake and recommend relevant action

• Be able to support the Data Protection Officer to ensure ongoing full compliance with data protection legislation including carrying out regular personal data audits

• Be able to develop and implement a data audit programme and report to Senior Management on the audit results

• Be able to respond to internal and external customers and stakeholder requests for reports within agreed timescales

• Be able to prepare and update data protocols

If you require an application in another format please email vacancies@westscot.co.uk or phone 0141 550 5600.

Late applications will not be considered. Applications submitted by email will receive an acknowledgement by return. If you would like us to acknowledge receipt of your posted application, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope with your completed application form

You should complete all sections of the application form and you will need to demonstrated how you meet all the essential job requirements on the person specification to be considered for an interview. Applications being completed using ChatGPT or similar AI tools will generally not be accepted and where this is suspected the application may be removed on receipt, from the process. You should also note that curriculum vitae, cover letters and supplementary material will not be considered

The West of Scotland Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK to apply for positions. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence of right to work in the UK before employment commences.

Applicants with a disability are welcome to contact us regarding any adjustments, you require to the process.

Completed applications must be returned by 9am on Monday 7th October 2024

PROVISIONAL INTERVIEW DATE: Interviews – Friday 25th October 2024