Junior Data Manager

Sanderson Government & Defence; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking a Junior Data Manager for a remote role with one day per week in Reading. The role focuses on data management, governance and reporting using Power BI within a Defence context. Active SC Clearance is required.

You will create dashboards, manage data repositories, and support governance cycles for critical programmes, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and insight-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Experience in data management and governance within regulated environments.
• Strong data analysis and information management skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft 365 tools for reporting and governance.
• Experience maintaining data repositories, trackers, or MI systems.
• Ability to interpret data and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer programme and business data repositories, registers and tracking tools.
• Ensure data is accurate and managed in line with governance and security requirements.
• Monitor data quality and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support management of risks, actions, issues and dependencies through tracking processes.
• Maintain document libraries and ensure information is stored and managed correctly.
• Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards and MI reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Power BI

Data governance

Dashboards

Data management

Excel

Microsoft 365

Data repositories

Stakeholder comms

Tools

Power Apps

SharePoint

Power Platform

Job description

Junior Data Manager
Remote with 1 day a week to Reading
£450-£500 a day Inside IR35
Requires Active SC Clearance

We are seeking a motivated and conscientious Junior Data Manager to support the delivery of critical programmes and business operations within the Defence sector. This role is ideal for an individual with strong data management and reporting capabilities, particularly in Power BI, who is looking to develop their career in a complex, highly regulated, and fast-paced environment.

Working alongside programme, project, and business stakeholders, you will be responsible for maintaining data integrity, producing management information, developing insightful dashboards, and coordinating key governance activities. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting informed decision-making through the effective management and presentation of data.

Key Responsibilities

Data Management & Governance

• Maintain and administer programme and business data repositories, registers, and tracking tools.
• Ensure data is accurate, current, and managed in accordance with governance and security requirements.
• Monitor data quality and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the management of risks, actions, issues, and dependencies through established tracking processes.
• Maintain document libraries and ensure information is stored and managed appropriately.

Reporting & Business Intelligence

• Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI.
• Produce regular performance, delivery, and management information reports for stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Analyse trends and provide data-driven insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Develop reporting solutions that improve visibility of programme performance, delivery milestones, and business outcomes.
• Support the continuous improvement of reporting processes and data visualisation standards.

Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate governance activities including meetings, reviews, and reporting cycles.
• Capture meeting outputs, actions, and decisions, ensuring they are accurately documented and communicated.
• Track actions through to completion and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with project teams, analysts, delivery managers, and senior stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of governance packs, briefing materials, and progress reports.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience developing dashboards, reports, and visualisations using Power BI.
• Excellent data analysis and information management skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft 365 suite.
• Experience maintaining data repositories, trackers, registers, or management information systems.
• Ability to interpret data and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Writes and speaks with ease.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience within the Defence, Government, Aerospace, Security, or National Security sectors.
• Knowledge of project controls, governance, risk management, or PMO functions.
• Experience using Power Apps, SharePoint, or other Microsoft Power Platform technologies.
• Familiarity with secure environments and information assurance principles.
• Understanding of programme or project delivery methodologies.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.