Data Manager

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Birmingham is seeking a Data Manager to play a crucial role in managing the Network Management & Highway Approvals Team. The ideal candidate will have strong stakeholder management skills and a passion for driving improvement and change. Responsibilities include assisting senior management with data solutions and representing the council with external bodies. The role emphasizes innovation and guidance in a diverse workplace committed to equity.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of complex stakeholder management.
• Experience in a senior role within a high-profile organization.
• Ability to drive improvement and change.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Network Management in delivering coordinated responses.
• Ensure continuous improvement through innovative data solutions.
• Act as Birmingham's representative with external organizations.

Skills

SQL

Data Collection

GCP

Master Data Management

R

Data Management

Clinical Trials

User Acceptance Testing

Data Warehouse

SAS

Oracle

Data Analysis Skills

Job description

Data Manager

Permanent

Grade: Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees.

The Role

Birmingham is in an unprecedented period of transformational change. As a consequence of the Citys economic growth regeneration and transformation there has been a significant increase in street works activity on our highway network. It is anticipated that there will be further major utility works, new developments and transportation projects over the coming years in order to accommodate future growth.

The successful candidate will become an integral part of the Network Management & Highway Approvals Team. They will assist the Head of Network Management in the delivery of a coordinated planned and effective response to the Network Management Duty across the whole organisation as contained within the requirements of the Traffic Management Act 2004; and take a lead role in ensuring that the team is constantly improving through the implementation of innovative data solutions.

The postholder will report to the Head of Network Management. They will provide trusted guidance and advice in all matters of data and innovation in relation to street works. They will be Birminghams representative and encouraged to find innovative solutions in partnership with external organisations such as WMCA and DfT.

The Candidate

We are looking for innovative and passionate individuals excited by the opportunity to work in one of the most exciting dynamic and complex environments anywhere in the UK.

We require someone with a strong understanding of how to manage complex stakeholders and is confident enough to work in a senior role in a high‑profile organisation.

You will be vital in pushing forward improvement and change so therefore need to be authoritative and confident. A highly skilled professional who wants to utilise all their skills and expertise bringing innovation and guidance. You are a strategic agile thinker with the vision and creativity to enable us to operate effectively and ethically.

Birmingham is an exceptional city and the City Council is absolutely committed to having a workforce that reflects the diverse local community it serves.

Please upload your up‑to‑date CV via the attachments part of your application this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Proof of Right to Work in the UK

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Job Description and Person Specification

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills

• SQL
• Data Collection
• GCP
• Master Data Management
• R
• Data Management
• Clinical Trials
• User Acceptance Testing
• Data Warehouse
• SAS
• Oracle
• Data Analysis Skills

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 54,495 - 64,811