LONDON AND PARTNERS

Data Engineer (6 Month Fixed Term Contract) Application Deadline: 28 June 2026 Department: Operations Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Location: London Compensation: £47,000 - £50,882 / year Description Overview of team purpose The Technology and Data department ensures that London & Partners maintains a secure, scalable and resilient technological ecosystem that underpins the organisation's strategic goals and daily operations. We promote the effective use of technology and data, fostering collaboration to drive innovation, enhance internal processes and support informed decision making across the organisation. Purpose of the role As a Data Engineer, you will be instrumental in the technical delivery of the Data Strategy. Working with the Business and Data Analytic Lead, you will support the transformation of how the organisation uses data to improve insight and decision making. We are at the start of our data transformation and need a bright self starter who is happy to roll up their sleeves and get involved in building our foundational data structures from the ground up. You will help set up foundational components including data governance, quality, and process validation. You will work with business and technical teams to improve automation, data warehousing and ethical AI capabilities. You are responsible for managing the data architecture that allows colleagues to access and use trusted data independently. This work helps create a culture of self service and data led decisions. Your contribution will provide timely insights that support strategic objectives such as the London Growth Plan, key metrics like GVA and NPS, and required regulatory or funding reporting. Key Tasks Pipeline and Systems Management Design and maintain automated ETL/ELT processes to integrate data from core systems and APIs. Support the technical setup and daily maintenance of a central Data Lake for structured and unstructured data. Perform regular validation checks across systems to ensure data stays synchronised. Reporting and Insight Support Implement and maintain the data architecture required to support the Insights and Policy teams with their strategic reports. Collaborate with colleagues to develop and promote a self service reporting approach across the organisation. Automate the delivery of performance indicators, such as GVA and NPS, to ensure real time access for leaders and managers. Process Automation and Efficiency Identify and implement ways to automate manual data validation to reduce the use of external spreadsheets. Streamline workflows to minimise repetitive data entry and improve reporting speed. Use automation to handle data errors quickly and maintain compliance with reporting requirements. Governance and Quality Be a key contributor to the Data Governance Forum and Data Owners to monitor quality levels and create error reports. Technically enforce "Golden Records" to ensure consistent numbers in all company reports. Ensure system data follows the agreed definitions in the Global Data Dictionary. Innovation Support Build the technical foundation needed to test ethical AI and machine learning tools within the Data Lake. Prepare datasets for advanced analytics, including models that predict future trends. You'll have/bring Proven professional experience in a data engineering or technical business intelligence role. Strong proficiency in SQL and/or Python for handling and automating data. Experience building data pipelines and working with APIs. Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail regarding data accuracy. Ability to explain technical work to people in non technical roles. Desirable Experience pulling and working with data from Salesforce. Familiarity with public sector, economic development or strategic reporting frameworks (e.g. GLA). Knowledge of ethical AI and how to prepare data for machine learning. You'll Get 30 Days Annual Leave: Generous paid time off to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work. Competitive Salary: We value your contributions and ensure you are rewarded accordingly. Learning & Development Opportunities: Continuous growth is at the heart of our culture, with ample opportunities for professional development. Strong Culture of Belonging: We foster an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and supported. Various Networks for Staff: Connect with like minded colleagues through our numerous staff networks. Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan. Networking Opportunities: Expand your professional network within your chosen field. Geopolitical Insights: Gain unique perspectives on global economic and political trends. Hybrid Working Arrangement: Enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and in office. WorkFlex: Take advantage of opportunities to work abroad and experience different cultures. London's diversity is its biggest asset. At London & Partners, we aim to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the city that we promote. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or assignment, faith or disability. We also appreciate that many people require flexibility in their working patterns and encourage you to talk to us at interview about any flexibility you may need, be it full time, job share, or part time. We encourage applications from all sections of the community. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.