Data Quality and Systems Manager

Social Care Locums; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile and flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A housing management organization is looking for an experienced Data Quality and Systems Manager to oversee data governance and quality assurance in London. The role involves ensuring that strategic decisions are based on accurate data, leading system optimizations, and implementing effective data management strategies. Ideal candidates will have experience in housing systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead improvements while managing stakeholder relationships. This role supports a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining databases and managing data systems.
• Proven team leadership with measurable improvements.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Quality & Systems function within Housing.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Asset Data Strategy.
• Ensure data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Digital and ICT capability

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Problem-solving ability

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

BIM

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Data Quality and Systems Manager to lead data governance, system optimisation and data quality assurance across the Housing Directorate. The Directorate manages over 21,000 homes, and this role ensures that strategic and operational decisions are driven by accurate, secure and high-quality data.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Quality & Systems function, embedding a high-quality, data-led culture across Housing.
• Develop and implement a pan-directorate Asset Data Strategy supporting investment planning and statutory responsibilities.
• Oversee system architecture to ensure integration between housing asset systems, finance systems and operational platforms.
• Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, quality assurance processes and regulatory compliance including GDPR.
• Provide accurate data and insight to support the HRA Business Plan, Asset Management Strategy and business case development.
• Lead procurement, contract management and supplier relationships for systems and related services.
• Produce high-quality reporting, documentation and insight for senior stakeholders.
• Support system improvements including BIM, AutoCAD and digital infrastructure to strengthen asset data accuracy.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning and collaborative working.

Experience Required

• Experience maintaining databases, managing systems and delivering associated contracts.
• Experience in housing, property or asset-focused environments.
• Proven team leadership with evidence of delivering measurable improvements.
• Strong cross-departmental stakeholder engagement experience.
• Knowledge of asset management systems, maintenance planning and compliance.
• Understanding of GDPR, data governance frameworks and ICT security principles.

Skills Needed

• Strong digital and ICT capability with experience implementing transformational improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High-level analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• Confidence working with residents, councillors and diverse stakeholder groups.

Work Style

This role offers agile and flexible working arrangements.

Team Structure

• Data Quality & Systems Officer
• Data Quality & Systems Business Analyst

  For more information, please contact Simone at Social Care Locums.