Data Manager

Arcus Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in the UK seeks a Data Manager focused on ensuring data integrity and accuracy across systems. The role includes collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop data protocols, manage workflows, and provide reporting insights. Candidates should have familiarity with CMMS platforms and strong data validation skills. Additional benefits include hybrid working, a comprehensive training academy, and a competitive rewards package including matched pension contributions and life assurance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days annual leave

Annual bonus (up to 4%)

Matched pension contributions

Life assurance

Access to training academy

Discounts and financial aid programs

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of facilities management and engineering asset data.
• Experience with CMMS platforms, preferably Ostara.
• Ability to build and manage data taxonomies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent and accurate data across systems, particularly Ostara.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain a comprehensive data taxonomy.
• Lead and support asset collection and validation efforts.

Skills

Facilities management knowledge

Data validation skills

Collaboration skills

Proficient in Power BI

Attention to detail

Tools

Ostara CMMS

Power BI

SQL

DAX

Power Query

Job description

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity of our data ecosystem-supporting accurate reporting, enabling actionable insights, and underpinning strategic decision-making.

If you're passionate about structured, high-quality information and understand the operational realities of Facilities Management and engineering, this is an opportunity to make a tangible impact.

As the Data Manager, you will take ownership of data accuracy and workflow alignment across our systems, with a particular focus on the Ostara CMMS platform.

You'll be at the centre of cross-functional collaboration, working with asset, engineering, operational, and reporting teams to ensure our data is complete, consistent, and meaningful.

• Competitive Salary - £46,000 to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus (up to 4%) - subject to performance (historically paid out)
• Matched pension contributions (5-6%)

Data Consistency & Governance

• Ensure consistent and accurate data across all systems, particularly Ostara CMMS, through robust change control and validation processes
• Develop and maintain data governance protocols to support operational workflows and reporting

Asset & Workflow Data Management

• Collaborate with the Asset Manager and CAD Planner to build and maintain a comprehensive data taxonomy, including location hierarchies and asset classifications
• Identify key data points within engineering and FM workflows and ensure appropriate data capture and organisation

Asset Collection & Validation

• Lead the use and optimisation of asset collection tools to ensure ongoing validation and completeness of asset dataSupport field teams and contractors in capturing accurate asset information during mobilisation and lifecycle updates

Operational Workflow Mapping

• Understand and document operational workflows to identify all relevant data collection points
• Work with stakeholders to ensure data is embedded into processes and supports performance management

Central Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Data and MI Centre of Excellence to ensure that we benefit from support and direction and future developments

Reporting & Insights

• Support the Business Reporting Analyst and wider team in generating reports and dashboards using Power BI
• Provide data-driven insights and problem-solving support to operational teams

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong understanding of facilities management and engineering asset data, including familiarity with SFG20 standards
• Experience working with CMMS platforms (preferably Ostara) and asset management systems
• Proven ability to build and manage data taxonomies and hierarchies
• Skilled in data validation, change control, and governance processes
• Ability to interpret operational workflows and translate them into structured data requirements
• Experience supporting reporting and analytics using tools such as Power BI, SQL, DAX, and Power Query
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and querying structured datasets
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and operational teams

Additional benefits

• Hybrid working - 3 days in the MK office (minimum)
• Life assurance
• Access to our industry-leading training academy
• Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs

Why join Arcus

We're an award-winning facilities management provider that values expertise and commitment. We actively promote from within and offer career progression opportunities across our nationwide operations. You'll also benefit from a comprehensive rewards package including:

• Matched pension contributions (5-6%)
• Life assurance
• Access to our industry-leading training academy
• Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs

Ready to take the next step

If you have the experience and drive to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your application today.