Overview

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At Westmorland and Furness Council, we’re ambitious about the future. We want to harness the power of data to transform how we deliver services, support our communities, and shape a better future for everyone.

We’re investing in our Data and Insight Team, a forward-thinking group that champions innovation and continuous improvement. As a Data Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of this journey — working with Microsoft Fabric to build and optimise our data infrastructure. Your expertise will drive the delivery of our single enterprise data model and bring our corporate Data Strategy to life.

This role is about more than data pipelines and architecture — it’s about enabling smarter decisions, better outcomes, and real impact across our communities. You’ll have the chance to contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate with passionate colleagues, and help us push the boundaries of what’s possible in local government.

Pay and Location

This range is provided by Westmorland and Furness Council. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Location: Penrith, Kendal or Barrow — hybrid working is available

Interview date: w/c Monday 13th October 2025

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data infrastructure for efficient collection, storage, and processing
• Work on data modelling and architecture, supporting enterprise-level data models
• Develop and manage ETL processes and pipeline orchestration, ideally using Azure Data Factory
• Integrate data from multiple sources including internal systems, open data, and third-party APIs
• Create and manage data warehouses to support analysis, reporting, and performance optimisation
• Utilise data tools for governance, AI, and reporting integration
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex technical information into clear, actionable insights

Qualifications

• Experience in designing, building, and maintaining data infrastructure
• Knowledge of data modelling and architecture, ideally with enterprise-level data models
• Hands-on expertise with ETL processes and pipeline orchestration, ideally using Azure Data Factory
• Ability to integrate data from multiple sources including internal systems, open data, and third-party APIs
• Experience in creating and managing data warehouses to support analysis and performance optimisation
• Understanding of data tools for governance, AI, and reporting integration
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, actionable insights
• Experience in the public sector within a transformational data role is an advantage, but not essential

What we offer

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and other perks and discounts. For more information about life at the Council, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits: Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk).

Application and Interview information

We are actively reviewing applicants; if you require any accommodation or adjustments during the process, please contact us.

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Information Technology, and Analyst
• Industries: Government Administration

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