Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Manchester City Council as a Data Support Officer within the Performance, Research and Intelligence (PRI) department.
PRI Overview
The PRI function supports all areas of the council’s corporate plan by providing:
- Data governance
- Research and intelligence
- Data analysis and performance monitoring
The department is divided into three teams:
- People
- Place
- Core (where this role is based)
Your Team
The role is within the Address Management team (under the Core team), working closely with another Data Support Officer and supervising a Data Support Assistant and Business Administration Apprentice. You’ll report to the Senior Data Officer.
The team’s responsibilities include:
- Maintaining the Local Land Property Gazetteer (LLPG) and Local Street Gazetteer (LSG) which feed into the National Gazetteer
- Handling the Street Naming and Numbering (SNN) statutory functions
- Ensuring compliance with British Standard BS7666 and national regulations
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintaining and updating address databases
- Processing address/street name applications
- Consulting with stakeholders (e.g., Royal Mail, communities)
- Notifying external bodies of address changes
- Resolving address anomalies
- Developing SNN policies
About the Candidate
We’re looking for someone who is motivated, enthusiastic, and assertive, with a strong understanding of the Our Manchester behaviours.
Technical Skills:
- Knowledge of address legislation (e.g. GeoPlace standards)
- Experience with database management
- Proficiency in Gazetteer Management software
- Spatial and geographic awareness
Soft Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Great attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and organisational abilities
About Manchester City Council
We’re the local authority for one of the UK’s most dynamic and diverse cities. Working here means being part of something bigger — shaping the future of Manchester.
Our Manchester Behaviours:
- We take time to listen and understand
- We work together and trust each other
- We value our differences and treat each other fairly
- We ‘own it’ and try new things
- We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
Read more about Our Manchester
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave (31 after 5 years) + bank holidays
- Option to purchase 2 extra weeks of leave
- Local government pension scheme (3x salary life cover)
- Enhanced parental & carer leave
- Employee discount scheme (MCR+), flu jabs, eye tests
- Learning and development opportunities
- Good Employment Charter membership
- 3 days volunteering leave
Pre-Employment Checks
If successful, you may need to complete the following:
- Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
- References and qualifications verification
- DBS check
- Residency proof (if required)
- Police vetting (for some roles)
- BPSS clearance (for sensitive government data)
- Driving licence check (if required)
Working hours: 35 hours per week (flexible / hybrid)
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 12 June 2025
Interview method: In person
Job ID:
5437
Salary: Grade 7 £36,124 – £39,513 (Bar at £38,626) per annum pro rata
Permanent
Location; Town Hall Extension, Albert Square, Manchester, M60 2LA
Application process
If you’re interested click on official website to apply
