Data Lead

Data Lead – Data Migration, Data Analysis, CAFM, SQL, BPSS Clearance, MS Excel, Data Dictionary, Data Cleansing, Data Transition, Jira, Azure –Surrey/Hybrid – £62.50 p/h £500 p/d

We are seeking an experienced Data Lead to support a major public sector programme. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of critical data migration and transition processes for a high-impact, large-scale project.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Experience in data migration and transition within complex programmes.
• Knowledge of CAFM software or FM contract data.
• Strong skills in SQL and MS Excel (including Macros and Pivot Tables).
• Proven ability to produce analytics and reports for stakeholders.
• Experience transitioning data between systems, aligning data with business processes.
• Familiarity with Jira Kanban boards and Azure hosting technologies.

Technical Knowledge:

• Intermediate MS Excel (Macros, Pivot Tables).
• Basic SQL knowledge.
• Knowledge of Jira Kanban or similar tools.
• Understanding of Azure and virtualized hosting technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Data Dictionaries to support data migration and transition planning.
• Analyse data requirements, identifying gaps between current and new specifications.
• Manage data sources, ensuring security and availability for development teams.
• Support development and testing with synthetic or actual data.
• Lead governance processes and establish relationships to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Plan and deliver data migration tasks, including transitioning operational data.
• Prepare data for live environments and lead hypercare reconciliation exercises.
• Identify risks and issues, maintaining the RAID log.
• Deliver data products required for quality gateway assessments.

Candidates must hold or be eligible for BPSS security clearance, with a minimum of five years of UK residency.

Location: Hybrid – Surrey, London & Remote

Candidates must be eligible to work in this country.