Data Manager

LA International; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

LA International is seeking a Data Manager for a 6-month contract on a hybrid basis in the UK, with onsite days spread across cities such as London, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Blackpool or Sheffield. The role offers a daily rate of £400–£450 via umbrella arrangements.

You will own the delivery, management and quality of data products and services, and lead investigations into data incidents, providing informed recommendations.

Qualifications

• Experience applying coding languages such as SQL to data problems.
• Ability to assess issues, plan, investigate, and solve problems.
• Experience with large, complex data from multiple sources and deriving insights.
• Strong verbal and written communication to convey complex data.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders to deliver goals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and ensure the quality of all data products and services.
• Lead live service investigations on data incidents and provide recommendations.
• Develop fixes and implement data solutions.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure continuity of services.
• Ensure data security and governance compliance across the team.
• Collaborate to improve data quality and generate insights.
• Innovate reporting methods and adopt new tech where appropriate.

Skills

SQL

Data governance

Data quality

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Tools

SQL Server

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

Data Manager

***SC CLEARED***

6 Month contract initially + Extensions

Based: Hybrid - Max 2 days p/w onsite. Flexible on location: Newcastle, London, Leeds, Manchester, Blackpool or Sheffield

Rate: £400 - £450 p/d - (via Umbrella company)

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Data Manager to join the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Being responsible for the delivery, management and quality of all products and services.
• Driving the live service function, by leading and managing investigations on data related incidents and quality issues and being responsible for providing recommendations based on in depth research and determination of the options to data suppliers and stakeholders
• Leading and supporting work required to develop specific fixes and to implement solutions.
• Ensuring the continuity of existing services by identifying, planning around, and managing risk.
• Ensuring adherence to data security and governance policies across the Tribe, by acting as a subject matter expert.
• Working with colleagues across Digital to continuously improve the quality of data collected and support the generation of new insights.
• Being open to innovating with technology and work methods to improve reporting.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead Criterion: Evidence of ability to apply knowledge and experience of using coding language such as SQL or equivalent, including use of tools and techniques and adopting those most appropriate for the environment to achieve the desired outcome.
• Demonstrable ability to assess and prioritise different issues, using proactive thinking, thorough investigation and clear problem solving to achieve good outcomes.
• Evidence of working with large and complex data from multiple sources, and able to draw out clear insights that support operational and strategic decision making.
• Demonstratable evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience summarising and explaining complex data clearly to a wider audience.
• Experience of being influential and having the ability to build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders and the wider community to deliver shared goals.

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.