Apprentice Asset Data Technician
Suffolk County Council – Phoenix House, Ipswich, IP1 5NP - Hybrid working
- £22,366 per annum (pro rata if part time) rising to £23,114 per annum half way through the apprenticeship
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Fixed term or Secondment up to 25 months
With a range of career paths and exciting learning opportunities, if you’re driven and passionate, there’s no limit to where your ambition can lead you.
Reimagine the possibilities
Your role and responsibilities
By joining our dynamic team, you will play a key role in the support and maintenance of the Local Street Gazetteer (LSG) – the definitive reference for streets across England and Wales. It's used for street works, highways maintenance, and traffic management.You will respond to a variety of requests to ensure the upkeep of the LSG including data correction, recording new developments and investigating associated street data with our Districts.
We are also instrumental in working collaboratively with asset managers to capture, collate and maintain vital highways asset data, from street furniture to cycle routes and public rights of way to enable service delivery.
With full training, you’ll be involved in:- supporting a variety of highway teams with accurate and reliable data in a multitude of different formats, including PowerBI dashboards
- using your analytical skills to manage, organise, and interpret large datasets, where your eye for detail and problem-solving abilities will shine
- bringing creativity to the table by applying meaningful application technology and smarter working methods to boost efficiency and deliver projects
- helping us meet financial challenges by driving innovation, cost-effectiveness, and finding solutions that keep quality high while saving resources.
We’re excited to welcome someone with passion, curiosity, and drive to our team. If you’re ready to take on new challenges, grow your skills, and make a real impact, we can’t wait to hear from you!
Your apprenticeship- Level 3 Data Technician - Data technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
- Fixed Term or secondment up to 25 months
We welcome apprenticeship applications from all ages and backgrounds. There's no upper age limit - it's never too late to start developing new skills. We want to provide opportunities for anyone interested in launching or advancing their career.
The apprenticeship you're applying for must build on your current qualifications. If you have experience in this field, the apprenticeship you're applying for must be at a higher level.Read the Job and Person Profile (docx) and the Apprenticeship Recruitment Brochure (pagetiger.com). They hold a range of information. During the apprenticeship, you'll be working towards the role described in those materials. You will have the opportunity to receive hands-on training and pursue certification.
Completing your apprenticeship does not guarantee a full-time position. However, we are dedicated to helping you find a job. You will have priority access when you apply for vacancies. This applies during the final 3 months of your contract.
You will need- strong organisational skills and attention to detail to ensure high-quality, accurate work
- data entry expertise by working with information from spreadsheets and databases
- basic IT knowledge and understanding of data architecture and governance to contribute to important projects
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills to use with tools like MapInfo or Google Maps, confidently adding and extracting information to support key initiatives
- to take ownership of your work while working flexibly alongside collaborating effectively with colleagues to achieve organisational success.
- to demonstrate your ability to grow by taking on new challenges and responsibilities, bringing fresh energy to every task.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team- we, the Asset Data Team, are passionate about our work and strive to deliver the best service possible to support our colleagues in service delivery
- we believe in lifting each other up by empowering, encouraging and motivating one another by treating everyone with respect
- we’re forward-thinkers, always looking ahead to inspire and support each other as we grow and improve together
- we practice hybrid working, attending Phoenix House on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with the occasional opportunity to work from Endeavour House on a Thursday, but during training periods we work in the office as frequently as needed to ensure that we can support each other on our learning journey.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Kerryann Kerry (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 265030 or emailing Kerryann.kerry@suffolkhighways.org
If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.
How to applyStep 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 300 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
- Tell us what skills you have learned whilst at school/college, volunteering and/or working that you think will be useful to you in this role and why?
- Tell us about something you are proud of and why?
- Tell us about a time you've been really determined to do something, what did you do? What happened as a result?
- Why are you interested in working in working for our organisation?
- What are you hoping to gain from this apprenticeship?
- Using our WeAspire values (see bottom of JPP); tell us about a time or situation when you have demonstrated one of these values?
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 21 November 2024Interview date: Week commencing 25 November 2024
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.#LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs.We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering daysmembership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).