Location: Birmingham Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract

Kick-Start Your Career in Data & Analytics

Are you a recent graduate looking to launch your career in data, business administration, analytics, or public services?

Hays is delighted to be working in partnership with a local council to recruit Graduate Data Administration Officers for a brand-new Customer Master Data team. This is a unique opportunity to join a newly established service from the very beginning, helping to develop processes, improve data quality, and support the delivery of essential services across the local authority.

Whether you’ve recently graduated in Business, Data Analytics, Mathematics, IT, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline, this role will provide valuable experience working with large datasets, business systems, and reporting tools within a public sector environment.

Why Apply?

• Gain hands-on experience in data management and governance
• Work with industry-leading systems including Oracle, Power BI and Excel
• Develop highly sought-after analytical and administrative skills
• Be part of a new and growing team from day one
• Make a real difference by supporting vital local government services
• Excellent opportunity to build experience for future careers in Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Finance, Operations, and Public Sector Management

About the Role

As a Graduate Data Administration Officer, you’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate customer records and ensuring high data quality standards across council services. You’ll work closely with colleagues to support reporting, compliance, and data integrity activities while developing a strong understanding of business processes and data governance principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and maintain customer records with a high level of accuracy.
• Verify customer information in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Support data quality improvement initiatives across the council.
• Assist with the production of management information and performance reports.
• Utilise systems such as Oracle, Excel and Power BI to analyse and maintain data.
• Help ensure compliance with GDPR and information governance requirements.
• Identify and escalate any anomalies or potential fraud concerns.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an efficient and effective service.
• Contribute to the development of processes within the new Customer Master Data team.

About You

We’re looking for motivated graduates who are eager to learn and develop their skills. You may have gained experience through studies, placements, internships, part-time work, or university projects.

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Confident in using technology and learning new systems.
• Positive, proactive, and customer-focused approach.

Apply Now

If you’re looking for an exciting graduate opportunity where you can develop valuable data and analytical skills whilst making a meaningful impact within a local authority, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your updated CV today and take the first step in your data career.

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Are you a recent graduate looking to launch your career in data, business administration, analytics, or public services?, We’re looking for motivated graduates who are eager to learn and develop their skills. You may have gained experience through studies, placements, internships, part-time work, or university projects., * Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Confident in using technology and learning new systems.
• Positive, proactive, and customer-focused approach.