Data and Compliance Officer

Data and Compliance Officer - Tower Hamlets Careers Skip to main content Saved Jobs Log In Menu Home Directorates Show menu for Directorates Shaping the future of Human Resources and Organisational Development About Us Show menu for About Us Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working for Tower Hamlets How to apply Tower Hamlets - the place The council Vacancies Contact Us Home Directorates Show menu for Directorates Shaping the future of Human Resources and Organisational Development About Us Show menu for About Us Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working for Tower Hamlets How to apply Tower Hamlets - the place The council Vacancies Contact Us Data and Compliance Officer Posted on 06/10/2026 Save Job Apply Home Vacancies Data and Compliance Officer External Advertising End Date External Advertising End Date: 21 Oct 2026 Internal Advertising End Date Internal Advertising End Date: 21 Oct 2026 All Locations All Locations: Office All Locations is a required field Contract Type Contract Type Fixed term Contract Pay, Benefits and Supplements Pay, Benefits and Supplements: Grade I £47,367 - £50,788 About The Role We are recruiting for a Data and Compliance Officer to join our Connect to Work Team within WorkPath. If you are passionate about ensuring high-quality data, maintaining compliance standards, and supporting the successful delivery of employment programmes that improve residents' lives, we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting 29-month fixed-term opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of Connect to Work, a government-funded employment programme designed to support residents facing barriers to employment into sustainable work. In this role, you will: Lead on data quality, compliance monitoring, and performance reporting across the Connect to Work programme. Ensure compliance with funding requirements, GDPR, council policies, and programme standards. Support financial assurance activities, including expenditure monitoring, evidence management, audit preparation, and funding compliance. Produce accurate reports, dashboards, and management information for internal and external stakeholders. Support audits, quality reviews, and continuous improvement activities to ensure the programme remains compliant and delivers positive outcomes. About You We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: Experience of data management, compliance, performance monitoring, or programme assurance. Experience of analysing information and producing accurate reports for a range of stakeholders. Knowledge of GDPR, information governance requirements, and compliance frameworks. Strong Excel skills and experience of reporting tools such as Power BI. Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community. Experience of working within local government, employment services, or government-funded programmes would be advantageous. Our Benefits Competitive salary: £47,367 . Local Government Pension Scheme membership. Generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days. Flexible and agile working arrangements to support work-life balance. Access to staff benefits and money-saving schemes. Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development pathways. Additional Information This is a 29-month fixed-term contract and presents an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in programme compliance, data management, performance reporting, funding assurance, and audit readiness while contributing to a high-profile employment programme that supports residents into sustainable employment. If you are passionate about data, compliance, and making a positive difference to residents' lives, we would welcome your application. About You About Tower Hamlets Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a