Data Manager

Affinity Trust; Thame; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Trust is seeking a Data Manager to drive the central datastore and data infrastructure, improving data quality and governance. The role is hands-on and focuses on enabling colleagues to access trusted insights for better decisions.

You will translate business needs into scalable technical solutions, oversee data flows and APIs, and ensure data security and GDPR compliance across our data environment. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience with data infrastructure and governance.
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and data quality controls.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, data modeling and data security best practices.
• Familiarity with GDPR, information security and data protection.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop Affinity Trust's central datastore and wider data infrastructure.
• Improve data quality, reliability, access and security.
• Support the development of our data strategy and governance approach.
• Translate reporting and business needs into clear technical solutions.
• Oversee data flows, APIs, integrations and supplier delivery.
• Help colleagues understand and use data with confidence.

Skills

Data infrastructure

Data pipelines

SQL

Azure

APIs

Data governance

GDPR & security

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project management

Education

University degree in data analytics or computer science or statistics

Tools

SQL Server

Azure Data Factory

Data warehousing tools

Job description

We have invested in a new central datastore. Now we are looking for a Data Manager to help us make the most of it. This is a hands-on technical role where you'll improve data quality, strengthen governance and help colleagues access trusted insight to make better decisions. Your work will support better reporting, stronger performance insight and improved outcomes for the people we support.

• Manage and develop Affinity Trust's central datastore and wider data infrastructure.
• Improve data quality, reliability, access and security.
• Support the development of our data strategy and governance approach.
• Translate reporting and business needs into clear technical solutions.
• Oversee data flows, APIs, integrations and supplier delivery.
• Help colleagues understand and use data with confidence.
• Strong experience in data infrastructure, data pipelines or enterprise data environments.
• Good working knowledge of SQL, Microsoft Azure and data warehousing.
• Experience with APIs, systems integration and secure data flows.
• Understanding of data governance, quality standards, GDPR and information security.
• Ability to turn business requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Clear communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to non-technical colleagues.
• Strong problem-solving skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and deadlines.
• A relevant qualification in data analytics, computer science, statistics or data engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• A values-led approach, with a commitment to listening, learning, collaboration and trying new things.

Why join Affinity Trust?

At Affinity Trust, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support people with learning disabilities, autistic people and people with other support needs to live the lives they choose. In this role, your data expertise will help us improve insight, strengthen decision-making and build the data capability we need for the future.

We welcome different backgrounds and experiences, and we're happy to discuss adjustments during the recruitment process.