Digital Learning Data and Compliance Manager

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Data Compliance Manager. The role focuses on enhancing compliance performance, utilizing strong analytical and project management skills. Candidates should be experienced in data compliance and governance, with proficiency in the Totara Learning Management System. Excellent communication skills are essential. The position offers a dynamic opportunity to significantly impact training compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Experienced admin user of Totara Learning Management System.
• Extensive work experience as Data Analyst.
• Advanced Excel skills or equivalent course or work experience.
• Excellent written communication skills demonstrated through application form.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administrative and reporting functions for compliance.
• Develop integrated communication plans to engage staff.
• Use data insights to drive compliance improvements.
• Champion digital learning initiatives to empower staff.

Skills

Data compliance

Governance

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Multi-tasking

Education

Advanced Excel skills or equivalent

Work experience as Data Analyst

Tools

Totara Learning Management System

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about data, governance, and driving improvement in healthcare? We have an exciting new opportunity for a Data Compliance Manager to join our Digital Learning Team. This is a pivotal role where you'll combine your expertise in data analysis, compliance, and project management to ensure our workforce meets mandatory training and appraisal standards, helping us maintain the highest levels of patient safety.

About the Role

You’ll lead on monitoring, reporting, and improving compliance performance, while shaping how we communicate and engage with staff across the Trust. Your work will directly impact our ability to deliver safe, effective care.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in data compliance, governance, or project management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data clearly.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive mindset always seeking continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Your Impact

• Lead the administrative and reporting function for mandatory training and appraisal compliance.
• Develop and deliver integrated communication plans to engage staff and managers.
• Use data insights to drive compliance improvements and support organisational goals.
• Champion digital learning initiatives that empower staff and enhance patient safety.

Main duties of the job

If successful, you will lead the development and oversight of robust, data‑driven systems to monitor, maintain, and enhance role‑based training compliance across the Trust, focusing on optimising the use of the Totara Learning Management System (LMS).

This includes designing and implementing comprehensive reporting frameworks that deliver accurate, timely, and actionable insights into training performance, compliance trends, and areas requiring targeted intervention.

A key aspect of the role involves analytics, governance, and refinement of compliance controls, ensuring they are aligned with NHS regulatory standards, statutory requirements, and internal governance frameworks. The post holder will be responsible for revising procedures, curating data dashboards, and producing detailed compliance reports to support subject‑matter experts, operational managers, and senior leaders in sustaining high levels of training compliance.

Working collaboratively with clinical and non‑clinical training leads, the post holder will ensure a coordinated, data‑informed approach to the design, delivery, and evaluation of mandatory training. This includes promoting multi‑disciplinary learning and ensuring all training content on Totara is current, accessible, and aligned with national frameworks such as the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF).

About Us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate, and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff through greater employment opportunities across our Trust.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experienced admin user of Totara Learning Management System.
• Extensive work experience as Data Analyst.
• Advanced Excel skills or equivalent course or work experience.
• Excellent written communication skills demonstrated through application form.

Desirable

• Application demonstrates knowledge of Totara Learning Management System.
• Application demonstrates an understanding of large complex data.
• Competent Excel skills demonstrated through work experience or course.

We are more than happy to have a pre‑application conversation about the role; please email [e-mail] to arrange an informal chat. We look forward to receiving your application.