Data Services Manager - Bus Reform

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transport authority in Sheffield is seeking a Data Services Manager to lead the development of data and analytics services for the transition to a franchised bus system. Candidates should have significant experience in data analytics, excellent communication skills, and a degree in a relevant discipline. This role offers a competitive salary with a flexible hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits, including a pension scheme and enhanced holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement

Flexible Hours Scheme

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Significant experience in data, analytics, and management information within complex environments.
• Substantial knowledge of data governance protocols and quality assurance.
• A track record of delivering projects that improve decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of data and analytics services to support service delivery.
• Build and maintain data pipelines and governance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for data-enabled decision-making.

Skills

Collaboration

Leadership in data and digital transformation

Communication skills

Education

Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent experience

Tools

Data governance protocols

Real-time information technologies

Job description

Overview

Job title: Data Services Manager – Bus Reform

Application Deadline: 26 October 2025

Department: Corporate Delivery

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sheffield Head Office

Reporting To: Assistant Director Data and Analytics Transformational Change - Bus Reform

Compensation: £45,718 - £48,710 / year

Description

• Hours: 37 hours
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: Grade 10 £45,718 - £48,710
• Location: Sheffield (hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)

About the role

As Data Services Manager – Bus Reform, you will lead the development of data and analytics services that underpin the transition to a franchised bus system in South Yorkshire. You will help put data at the centre of how we design, deliver, and improve transport services to affect how people live, work, and travel across the region.

You will work with the Bus Reform team and the Assistant Director Data and Analytics Transformational Change - Bus Reform to scope and implement the data, analysis, and reporting infrastructure needed to support both the transition and ongoing delivery of franchised services. This includes building resilient data pipelines, leading digital transformation initiatives, and establishing strategic data partnerships.

You will also be responsible for ensuring robust data governance, generating actionable insights, and evolving ways of working using the latest technologies to meet evolving organisational needs. This is a high-impact role that will shape the future of public transport in South Yorkshire.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of data and analytics services to support the franchising transition and ongoing service delivery.
• Build and maintain data pipelines, governance, and partnerships; drive digital transformation initiatives.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance with data protection requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design data-enabled decision-making processes.

About you

We’re looking for a collaborative and forward-thinking professional with:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience in a relevant role.
• Significant experience in data, analytics, and management information within complex policy or delivery environments.
• Significant technical expertise and leadership in data and digital transformation, including keeping abreast of the latest technologies and working with real-time information.
• Substantial knowledge of data governance protocols and quality assurance, including adherence to data quality standards and data protection requirements.
• A track record scoping and delivering projects or programmes which align with organisational priorities, deliver tangible results and improve decision making.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analysis to non-technical audiences.
• Exceptional drive, motivation, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Experience in transport policy or delivery, and knowledge of advanced analytical techniques, would be advantageous.

Benefits

All colleagues have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. We value work/life balance with family-friendly policies, work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.

• Local Government Pension Scheme – a comprehensive pension with life cover and terminal illness cover after 2 years.
• Continuous Employment – transferable length of service when moving from compatible local government employers.
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – from 28 to 36 days plus bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time staff.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – buy up to 15 extra days per year.
• Hybrid working – most roles are hybrid; some roles may require on-site presence. Remote working contracts may not be available unless specified.
• Flexible Hours Scheme – discretionary flexi-hours and flexi-leave options.
• Rewards and wellbeing programs, including discounts and cycle-to-work schemes.
• On-the-job training and professional development support.
• Professional membership fees reimbursement where applicable.
• Diversity and equal opportunity commitments with flexible working requests considered.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, please contact [e-mail] or indicate adjustments in your application.