Location
Sutton, London Borough of Sutton

Hours
Full Time - Hybrid working with expectation to be in the office when required

Salary
£57,402 per annum

About the Borough
The London Borough of Sutton is located less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Situated in zone 5 with excellent transport links, Sutton offers award-winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing, and great schools. The borough is known for high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, delivering quality services while addressing financial challenges and involving residents in key local issues and high street developments.

Sutton is investing continuously in the health, wellbeing, and education of its residents and future generations, as outlined in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. Home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton is developing the London Cancer Hub, aiming to become the world’s leading life-science district specializing in cancer research and treatment. This vision is expected to create around 13,000 jobs and contribute £1.2bn annually to the UK economy, fostering a vibrant community of scientists, doctors, and innovative companies. Alongside regeneration projects including new homes and schools, Sutton is committed to supporting residents and vulnerable groups to maintain independence and balance support with independent living.

The Council plays a key role in the South London Partnership, a collaboration of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration, and investment. Sutton strives to improve services and spaces for residents, shaping the borough’s future to make it a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

About the Service and Team
Within the Peoples Services Directorate (Adult Social Care, Children's Social Care & Education), the Insights & Delivery Service area serves as the operational process and analytical engine room. This service integrates data intelligence, digital systems, business delivery, and quality assurance to create a resilient, modern infrastructure that empowers frontline practitioners. By driving process innovation, championing digital tools, and providing vital learning and insights, the team enables effective social care delivery.

The Digital Improvement programme focuses on implementing and supporting changes in the core social care case management system Mosaic from a data and delivery perspective. It also supports Adults and Children’s service areas in adopting tools like Magic Notes and CareCubed, while planning for upcoming legislative changes.

About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate
The Principal Data Lead will bring expertise to an established team focused on exploring the art of the possible in designing, building, and maintaining business intelligence systems. This includes automation where possible to enhance strategic decision-making and improve services. The role offers a hybrid working model with an expectation to attend the office as required.

Note: Shortlisting will be a two-stage process involving initial application review and online programming skills testing before interview selection.

Our Offer to You
We are committed to nurturing talent and supporting your career growth in a friendly, collaborative environment. Your ideas will be encouraged and supported by a dynamic management team. Benefits include:

- Generous annual leave entitlement of 26-32 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption, and dependents leave
- Two volunteering days per year
- Flexible working through the Smarter Working Scheme (role dependent)
- Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks
- Access to a learning and development portal with a range of courses
- Discounts at local shops, restaurants, gyms, and leisure centres
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle leasing scheme
- Confidential health, wellbeing, and counselling support

Application Process
Apply online outlining your skills, abilities, and experience that make you an ideal candidate. Please refer to the job profile requirements and ensure your CV details are correctly uploaded. We value authenticity and expect personalised responses demonstrating your motivation and alignment with our PRIDE values. Applications using AI-generated content without personalisation may be rejected. Transparency is a core value and will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.

The closing date is indicative; the vacancy may close once sufficient applications are received. Early application is advised.

We anonymise applications to reduce bias and encourage diverse interview panels. We are committed to removing barriers and enhancing workforce diversity.

Additional Information
We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We offer family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks. We are a disability confident employer and guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting essential criteria. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer, all employees receive the London Living Wage regardless of contract type or length.

The UK’s points-based immigration system affects sponsorship availability, which is subject to eligibility and budget. Sponsorship requests are evaluated case-by-case.

Experience
Proven expertise in designing, building, and maintaining business intelligence systems with a focus on automation to support strategic decision-making and service improvement. Experience working with social care data systems such as Mosaic, Magic Notes, or CareCubed is desirable.

About you
You are an innovative and analytical professional with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You embrace digital transformation and process innovation, are motivated to improve social care services, and can communicate complex data insights effectively. You demonstrate commitment to the Council’s PRIDE values and transparency throughout your work.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in data science, business intelligence, IT, or related fields are preferred. Candidates should be prepared to undertake online programming skills testing as part of the recruitment process.