Property Data & Systems Manager

CANAL & RIVER TRUST; United States; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Increased holiday entitlement

Job summary

The Canal & River Trust is seeking a Property Data & Systems Manager to lead the data, systems and reporting for its diverse property portfolio. You will own governance, analytics, and the MRI Horizon system while guiding a specialist team to drive data-led decision making across the Investment & Commercial Division.

Key duties include delivering insights for commercial performance, managing GDPR compliance, and collaborating with senior leaders and external partners to optimise processes and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in property management and data handling.
• Ability to lead a specialist team and manage complex data.
• Experience with MRI Horizon or equivalent systems.
• Understanding GDPR and data protection in commercial property.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the Trust’s property data within MRI Horizon.
• Deliver high-quality reporting and insights for decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement of property systems and processes.
• Oversee property insurance data and manage risk.
• Lead Information Governance and GDPR compliance.
• Lead and develop a team of data specialists.

Skills

Property data management

Team leadership

Data analytics

GDPR compliance

Stakeholder management

Project management

Tools

MRI Horizon

Microsoft Power BI

Excel

Job description

Property Data & Systems Manager

Job Description

About the Trust

We're one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water.We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?

Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.

Join Our Team: Property Data Management Team Manager (internal title) opportunity

Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.

The Canal & River Trust’s Estates Team manages a diverse portfolio of waterside properties—such as historic warehouses, cottages, offices, industrial sites and open land - ensuring these assets generate vital commercial income that is reinvested back into maintaining and improving 2,000 miles of canals and rivers.

As the Property Data Management Team Manager you will lead the management, governance and development of the Trust’s property data and systems, ensuring accurate, reliable and insightful information supports business decision-making across the Investment & Commercial Division. Managing a specialist team, you will drive best practice in property data management, reporting and analytics, while acting as the product owner for the MRI Horizon property management system. Working closely with senior leaders, operational teams and external partners, you will oversee a large and complex property portfolio, supporting the effective management of around 9,000 property contracts, 4,500 mooring agreements and over £70m of annual invoicing, while championing continuous improvement, system optimisation and data-led decision making.

Working Hours & Location

This role follows 37 hours, Monday to Friday working pattern. The vacancy will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required. Regular travel across our network will be required. See here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/canals-and-rivers

Relevant Hubs: Leeds, Ellesmere Port, Burnley, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Gloucester.

A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Role Overview

You will lead the Trust’s property data, systems and reporting, ensuring accurate information supports effective decision-making and commercial performance. Managing a specialist team and driving continuous improvement, you will maximise the value of property data through strong governance, analytics and system management. You will also be accountable to the Commercial Investment Group (CIG), providing regular updates, insights and assurance on property information matters across the Investment & Commercial Division.

Key responsibilities:

• Property Data Management: Own and develop the Trust’s property data, ensuring accurate, reliable and well-governed information within the MRI Horizon property management system.
• Business Intelligence & Reporting: Act as the business lead for property data management, delivering high-quality reporting, insights and information that support decision-making across the Investment & Commercial Division.
• Analytics & Performance: Maximise the value of property data and analytics, identifying trends, risks and opportunities that support business objectives and respond to changes across the property portfolio.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements in property systems, processes, policies and procedures, embedding best practice and delivering greater efficiency, productivity and commercial returns.
• Property Insurance Management: Oversee the Trust’s property insurance database, working with external consultants to maintain accurate records and minimise organisational risk.
• Information Governance & GDPR: Lead on GDPR compliance and information governance, acting as the division’s key point of contact and Information Asset Owner.
• Leadership & Team Development: Manage and develop a specialist team, building capability, technical expertise and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Management: Work closely with senior leaders, operational teams and external partners to ensure property information, systems and reporting meet business need.
• Values, Safety & Inclusion: Champion the Trust’s values, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, and safeguarding responsibilities in all aspects of the role.

About You

Skills & Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience of working in the property industry including the ability to impart knowledge of property management systems to internal colleagues both within and outside of the Investment Division.
• Development of colleagues through sharing knowledge and best practice on property data management principles.
• Experienced in managing technically complex data in a pressurised commercial property environment demonstrating strong attention to detail in their work outputs.
• Significant experience of using property data management systems, particularly MRI Horizon or equivalent and the ability to use these systems to generate efficiencies for the Trust including identifying opportunities for income generation through the analysis of our historic property records.
• Understanding of Property, Landlord and Tenant, Energy and Data Protection (GDPR) law including a practical application of the same in a variety of commercial circumstances.
• Strong negotiating, influencing and project management skills demonstrated by delivering complex tasks and projects for the benefit of the Investment Directorate.

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What We Offer

In addition to your annual base salary of£42,000, we also offer a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here: EVP - 1.

Learn more: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/our-benefits

Our values

We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.

We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We’ll work with you to make any necessary changes.

All of our jobs can be considered on a part time, flexible or job share basis.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We recognise not everyone who is classified as disabled under the Equality Act personally identifies this way, or with this definition of disability. Please do not let this discourage you from applying under the scheme.

At Canal & River Trust, we are committed to fair, transparent, and ethical recruitment practices. As part of our hiring process, we may use AI to analyse applications and support us work more efficiently. However, all hiring decisions – without exception – are made by our hiring managers.

Job Details

• Pay Type: Salary
• Hiring Min Rate: 42,000 GBP
• Hiring Max Rate: 42,000 GBP