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Swyddle | Data Controller / Swyddle
Position:
Data Controller
Location:
Pontypridd
Salary:
£27,000
Ref:
REC01353
Job Type:
Permanent
Client:
Transport For Wales Rail
Closing Date:
14-08-2025

Job description

 

Equal Opportunities

At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative.  Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers.  We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.

 

Who we are 

At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.

We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.

 

Role responsibilities

The Data Controller will have a key role in the development and implementation of a document and data management system within the Infrastructure Owner Team.

  • Support the implementation and maintenance of a data and document system by working with the Senior Asset Infrastructure Manager in the Infrastructure Owner Team, Internal and external stakeholders to ensure the Infrastructure Owner team has a fit for purpose data and document system.
  • Facilitate internal document governance by acting as the Infrastructure Owner Teams prime ‘records officer’ ensuring that data and documents are created, managed, selected and transferred to the internal documents storage system.
  • Provide analytical and data support to other directorates by collaborating with multiple teams and delivering insight and evidence to ensure a shared analytical provision within TfW.
  • Govern the quality of data, records and documents by checking accuracy and maintaining a clear audit trial to minimise risk to TfW.

 

Who we’re looking for

  • Experience of working in a Data and Document administration role or similar.
  • Experience of recommending changes or improving procedures relating to online data and document control in an organisation.
  • Experience of using data and document control/document storage systems.
  • Proficient IT skills with experience of using a range of Office365 and SharePoint.
  • Proficient and accurate in data entry and management.

 

Welsh Language Skills

The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.

Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

 

Next steps

Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.

Transport for Wales is a disability leader. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.

This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Note that you must hold the permanent right to work in the UK. We are not currently able to provide sponsorship.**