Experienced Admin Person
Bolton Plant Sales and Repair Ltd - Bolton
On-sitePermanentFull time
Bolton Plant Sales and Repair are looking for an experienced admin person to join their team. The ideal person must have knowledge of basic secretarial services, making calls and know how to use a pc. Knowledge of Facebook, Outlook, eBay and updating websites. Can discuss flexible hours when starting
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Senior Data Engineer
Government Recruitment Service - Manchester
£64,332 to £84,826 a year
PermanentFull time
The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) helps businesses invest, innovate, export and grow across the UK. The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate helps to deliver this by designing, building and running the services, platforms and technology that businesses and colleagues rely on every day. Our teams work on a wide range of services and technologies, including: digital services that help businesses access government support, guidance and opportunities data and AI products that support decision making and enable innovation internal tools and services that help colleagues work more effectively secure technology and platforms that support critical government services cyber security services that protect systems, data and users By joining DDaT, you'll work on services used by businesses, colleagues and citizens across the UK. You'll be part of multidisciplinary teams focused on improving services, solving complex problems and delivering better outcomes for users. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. In recognition of this, we were named Best Public Sector Employer at the Women in Tech Employer Awards 2025! Data engineers at BIST are pivotal to our mission of driving economic growth by placing data at the heart of decision-making. We leverage leading cloud and open-source technology to build scalable, business-critical data pipelines, products and services, ensuring our users—whether within BIST, across government, or the public— have access to the right data in the optimal format. This could include: Using Apache Airflow and various AWS tools to build robust, scalable pipelines Using Terraform to deploy and maintain our Postgres-backed data platform Our cross-functional, agile teams work collaboratively on a range of projects from implementing AI tools, to our data science and analytics platform, to our system for managing the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICs), and beyond. Data Engineers also belong to a vibrant community (both within DBT and across government) who share and promote best practice. We are seeking a collaborative and innovative problem-solver to help us deliver better outcomes for our users. You will use your expertise in SQL, Python and AWS to build robust data products, develop scalable data products. You will also have experience in supporting and developing more junior members of the team. Main responsibilities You will: Lead the design, build, and testing of data products: Develop robust data products by integrating feeds from multiple systems, utilising a variety of storage technologies and access methods Ensure the delivery of resilient and scalable solutions: Select and deploy the most suitable technologies to create data solutions that are resilient, scalable, and future proof Have problem-solving expertise: Understanding of common issues in databases, data processes, products, and services, and apply standard solutions effectively Collaborate with stakeholders: Work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders to understand their requirements, establish project goals, and define deliverables. Support users and solve issues: Assist users in utilising data tools, resolve issues promptly, and escalate when necessary Promote best practices: Develop and advocate for best practices within the team. Encourage team building and development: Organise initiatives to foster team building and professional development Provide line management and support to junior team members, guiding their growth and development Drive continuous improvement: Stay informed about the latest trends and best practices in data engineering to drive continuous improvement
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Data Migration Lead
NHS Jobs - Manchester (remote with occasional travel)
Negotiable
PermanentFull time
Package Description: Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong technical background and a track record of delivering complex data migration projects? Would you like to use your expertise to support the safe transfer of patient records and help shape the delivery of healthcare services across the UK? We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Migration Lead to join our Clinical Systems team at HCRG Care Group. As a leading provider of NHS and community healthcare services, we regularly welcome new services into our organisation and support the transition of existing services. This often involves migrating large volumes of sensitive patient information between clinical systems, making effective project management, data integrity and patient safety absolutely essential. Working closely with our Head of Clinical Systems, you'll take the lead on planning, coordinating and delivering data migration projects, ensuring that patient information is transferred safely, accurately and within agreed timescales. This is a predominantly remote role, offering the opportunity to work with a wide range of clinical systems, technical teams and healthcare professionals across the country. Very occasional UK travel, including overnight stays, may be required, with expenses covered. Package Description As our Data Migration Lead, you'll be part of our valued Clinical Systems team at HCRG Care Group. You'll feel valued within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to a range of rewards and benefits, including: A competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience, with access to our group pension. Predominantly remote working, offering flexibility in where you work. Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases, including grocery shopping, cashback and voucher offers. Access to your wages as you earn them, helping you manage unexpected expenses and avoid overdraft fees or high-interest borrowing. Access to a range of wellbeing resources and support. Online and face-to-face learning opportunities through our learning and development programmes, supporting your continued professional development and career progression. You'll also have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects that directly contribute to the safe and effective delivery of healthcare services, gaining exposure to a variety of clinical technologies, systems and service transformation programmes. Main Responsibilities As our Data Migration Lead, you'll be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of data migration projects, working closely with internal teams, external organisations and system suppliers. Your key responsibilities will include: Leading and coordinating data migration projects, developing detailed project plans, timelines and deliverables to ensure successful implementation. Managing the safe transfer and transformation of patient records between Electronic Patient Record (EPR) systems, ensuring data quality, accuracy and integrity throughout. Building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal programme teams, analytics teams, external healthcare organisations, technical specialists and EPR suppliers. Coordinating data extraction, transformation, testing and migration activities, ensuring all parties understand their responsibilities and agreed deadlines. Identifying, managing and escalating project risks, issues and dependencies, maintaining accurate project documentation, RAID logs and decision records. Working closely with Information Governance and Clinical Safety colleagues to ensure data migrations meet appropriate regulatory, security and patient safety requirements. Supporting data validation and testing activities, working alongside technical and database teams to ensure information is accurately transferred into destination systems. Providing regular project updates, progress reports and presentations to programme boards and senior stakeholders. Supporting the planning of new healthcare service mobilisations, providing technical input and advice on data migration requirements, timescales and potential challenges. Contributing to the ongoing improvement of migration processes, documentation and project delivery approaches across the organisation. You'll be a key point of contact throughout the migration process, bringing together different teams and organisations to ensure projects progress smoothly, even when working to challenging deadlines. The Ideal Candidate We're looking for an experienced and highly organised technical Project Manager who combines strong project delivery skills with a good understanding of data management and migration processes. You'll be confident managing complex projects, engaging with stakeholders at all levels and translating technical information into clear, practical plans. Essential experience and skills: A recognised Project Management qualification or extensive project management experience (minimum five years), ideally within healthcare, technology or large-scale data migration projects. A technical qualification or at least two years' relevant experience in data management, SQL Server, database engineering or a similar discipline. Proven experience of managing complex projects involving the movement, migration or transformation of data between systems. A strong understanding of project management methodologies and experience working across different delivery approaches. Good knowledge of data structures, healthcare datasets and relevant clinical coding standards, including SNOMED CT. A sound understanding of information governance, data protection and the management of sensitive or special category information. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver against tight deadlines. A commitment to continued professional development and keeping technical knowledge up to date. It would also be advantageous if you have: Experience working with healthcare information systems or Electronic Patient Record systems, particularly TPP SystmOne or EMIS Web. A background in health informatics, clinical systems implementation or healthcare service transformation. Business analysis experience or a relevant qualification. Knowledge of software development and delivery principles. Previous leadership or management experience. An Agile Project Management qualification. While experience within healthcare would be particularly valuable, we also welcome applications from candidates in other sectors who can demonstrate strong technical project management experience and relevant transferable skills. Above all, we're looking for someone who can take ownership of complex projects, build effective relationships and bring people together to deliver successful outcomes. About HCRG Care Group HCRG Care Group is one of the UK's leading providers of community health and care services. We work in partnership with the NHS and local authorities to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to communities across the country. Our vision is to change lives by transforming health and care, and our colleagues play a vital role in making that happen. Everything we do is underpinned by our three values: Care, Think and Do. These values guide how we work with each other, our patients and the communities we serve. By joining HCRG Care Group, you'll become part of an organisation that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement, with opportunities to make a meaningful difference to the services we deliver. Other Information Please note:This is a single vacancy being advertised across multiple UK locations to reach a wider pool of candidates. If you have already applied for this position under another location, there is no need to submit a further application. The role is predominantly remote, although occasional travel to HCRG Care Group locations and other sites across the UK may be required. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you're an experienced technical Project Manager looking for an opportunity to lead meaningful data migration projects within healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.
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Principal Data Architect
Bupa - Salford, England
PermanentFull time
Job Description: Principal Data Architect London Permanent Full time We make health happen As the Principal Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation by leading the establishment of a robust data architecture to underpin our Data & Analytics Vision and Connected Care Strategy. You will be responsible for driving a significant improvement in our data capability maturity, enabling us to harness the power of data, analytics and AI to enhance our operational efficiency, customer experience, and strategic decision-making. This role will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams, executive leadership, and external partners. You will own and govern the strategic principles, reference architecture and roadmaps for data and data technology help us achieve our strategic vision. Working as part of the BGUK Technology and Architecture Office and a member of the Architecture Leadership Team you will collaborate with peers to align our data strategy, architecture, platforms, and principles with those of other domains. You'll work with Chief Data & Analytics Office to establish the key data and technology architecture components of the Data and Architecture Strategy. And you'll own our UK Enterprise Data Model and establish the critical data entities. How you'll help us make health happen: Lead the design, development, and implementation of an enterprise-wide data architecture strategy that aligns with our business goals and supports our data-driven transformation. Define and govern data architecture principles, standards, and best practices to ensure consistency, scalability, and security of data assets. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to identify data requirements, create data models, and define data integration and migration strategies. Establish data governance practices, including data quality, metadata management, and data lineage, to ensure data accuracy, reliability, and compliance. Provide technical leadership in evaluating and selecting data management and data utilisation technologies, tools, and platforms that support our evolving data ecosystem. Mentor and guide a team of data architects, data engineers, and data analysts to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Partner with executive leadership to communicate the value of data-driven initiatives, influencing strategic decision-making through actionable insights derived from data analytics. Manage key stakeholders - both technical and non-technical, educating and mentoring as we advance on our data journey. Propose and execute technical assessments, proofs of concept and value to promote innovation in the data space and inform data strategy. Contribute to the overall data strategy and roadmaps by mentoring a team data architects and other data experts to ensure a collaborative approach to solving our data challenges. Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role: Proven track record of in data architecture, including substantial experience in a leadership role within complex, data-intensive environments. Deep understanding of data architecture principles, data modelling, data integration, data governance, and data management technologies. Extensive expertise in leading data transformation initiatives, driving cultural change, and promoting a data-driven mindset across the organisation. Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business objectives into data architecture solutions that drive measurable value. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels. Experience within the healthcare or insurance industry is a significant plus. You understand technical governance and participate in or deliver the assurance of a service. Exposure and experience with cloud data technologies, Snowflake, working in a Product model, building data platforms, leading implementation of data mesh approaches in a complex multi-BU federated organisation. Data innovation. You can identify areas of innovation in data tools and techniques and recognise appropriate timing for adoption. Benefits Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more: • 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell • Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind • An enhanced pension plan and life insurance • Annual performance-based bonus • Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available • Various other benefits and online discounts Why Bupa? We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. Time Type: Full time Job Area: Locations: Angel Court, London, Bupa Place
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Senior Data Engineer
Government Recruitment Service - Manchester
£48,429 to £48,429 a year
PermanentFull time
About Us We help the UK move forward, faster. For nearly 150 years, we've protected the UK economy with deep expertise and rigour, building the confidence that helps businesses access lending, investment and opportunity. We help people deal with personal insolvency. We make statutory redundancy payments when insolvent employers can't. We investigate director conduct and take action where it's needed. And right now, we're changing how we do all of this, becoming faster, more digitally driven, and more focused on stopping problems before they escalate. More than 2,000 of us work in offices across England, Scotland and Wales. It might be time for you to join us. The Role We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer who wants more than a job that ticks boxes. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will lead the development and governance of our enterprise architecture, helping the Insolvency Service align its technology with organisational strategy, digital transformation and secure-by-design principles. Your work will support long-term capability, operational resilience and value for money. This supports creating a modern, sustainable Insolvency Service by aligning technology decisions with our long-term organisational needs. This is a role for someone who wants to think bigger, challenge the way things have always been done, and take ownership of the outcomes that matter. We offer full-time, part-time, job share, and flexible working. We invest in your development and give our people the space to grow, take ownership and make decisions. Reporting to the Head of Data & Technology, you will join the team, helping turn organisational data into trusted information. You will work across Microsoft Fabric, OneLake and other organisational systems to develop secure, appropriately governed data solutions. This will include integrating information from sources such as Dynamics 365, Dataverse and Azure services to support analytics, reporting and AI. Working with technical teams, third-party suppliers, data scientists and analysts, you will translate data requirements into robust engineering solutions. You will also provide technical leadership, support other engineers and act as an escalation point for complex data engineering and pipeline issues. Responsibilities You'll use your judgement and expertise to: design, develop and maintain complex data ingestion, transformation and integration pipelines using Microsoft Fabric, OneLake and organisational data sources develop reusable engineering components, trusted datasets and data products to support analytics, reporting, Azure AI and machine-learning workloads implement validation, reconciliation and quality controls, ensuring that data solutions meet agreed lineage, metadata, governance and security standards implement CI/CD, automated testing and DataOps practices, optimising pipelines for performance, scalability, resilience and cost monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines, lead root-cause analysis and work with development security operations (DevSecOps), artificial intelligence operations (AIOps) and Application Support to improve operational reliability work with data scientists, analysts, delivery teams and suppliers to translate requirements into robust solutions, supported by appropriate documentation and recovery procedures provide technical leadership and management support to other engineers through mentoring, peer review and technical assurance, contributing to engineering standards and continuous improvement.
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Data Protection Assistant
urbanbubble - Manchester
up to £40,000 per annum
PermanentFull time
Role overview What you'll be doing Supporting Data Protection Operations - Assisting with Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and other rights requests - Monitoring the data protection inbox and responding to enquiries - Escalating complex or high-risk issues to the DPO - Supporting investigations into potential data breaches and incidents Compliance & Governance - Maintaining Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) - Supporting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) - Assisting with policy and procedure reviews - Helping with compliance monitoring, audits and quality checks - Supporting privacy and cookie compliance across company websites Business Support & Training - Providing practical data protection guidance to colleagues - Working with teams across the business to improve data handling practices - Supporting the creation and delivery of training and awareness initiatives - Helping promote a positive culture of privacy and accountability What we're looking for We're more interested in your attitude and potential than ticking every box, but experience or knowledge in the following would be beneficial: - An understanding of UK GDPR and data protection principles - Strong Microsoft Office skills (Microsoft Purview experience is advantageous) - Experience working with records, information management or compliance processes - Exposure to legal, audit, risk or governance activities - Project coordination and stakeholder management skills Qualifications (desirable, not essential) - Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject such as Law, Computer Science or similar - Foundation-level Data Protection qualification - CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT or equivalent certifications About you You'll thrive in this role if you are: - Positive, self-motivated and eager to learn - Highly organised with excellent attention to detail - Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment - Analytical and confident solving problems - A strong communicator who can build relationships across the business - Passionate about delivering great service and doing the right thing Why urbanbubble? We're proud of our people-first culture and believe great things happen when talented people are empowered to grow, learn and make a difference. If you're looking to develop a career in data protection within a supportive and ambitious business, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help shape a culture where privacy, trust and accountability are part of everything we do. The role is based in Manchester at our offices in the Northern Quarter and we offer hybrid working! urbanbubble requires people who are professional, hard-working, innovative, passionate, who are effective in their roles and who truly engage with the customer. We are an equal opportunity employer, and invite applicants to contact us to identify any additional support you may need during the recruitment process. INDHIG
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Data Governance Lead
Kids Planet Day Nurseries - Altrincham
£50,000 to £50,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Kids Planet Day Nurseries is seeking an experienced Data Governance Lead to design, implement, and embed a robust data governance framework across the organisation. This is a newly defined role created to address identified gaps in data governance capability – distinct from IT Security, which is owned by the Head of IT. The Data Governance Lead will work collaboratively across nursery operations, People, finance, and digital teams to ensure every member of staff understands their responsibility for the data they handle, and that Kids Planet meets all obligations and sector-specific regulatory requirements. The role will be central to evaluating, procuring, and operationalising specialised data governance tooling, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP) platforms, to give the organisation real-time visibility and control over its sensitive data estate. Kids Planet Day Nurseries Central Support Office will be relocating to Altrincham in the coming months. Key Responsibilities Data Governance Framework Develop, own, and continuously improve the Kids Planet Data Governance Framework, including data classification schemes, data dictionaries, and data quality standards. Define and enforce policies covering data creation, storage, sharing, retention, archiving, and secure deletion across all business functions. Establish and chair a Data Governance Working Group, bringing together representatives from operations, People, finance, and IT to embed a culture of data stewardship. Maintain a comprehensive data asset register and ensure all critical data flows are mapped and documented. Data Protection & GDPR Compliance Act as the organisation’s subject matter expert for UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, providing guidance to all departments on compliant data handling. Manage and coordinate responses to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), erasure requests, and other data subject rights in line with statutory timescales. Conduct and maintain Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new systems, processes, and third-party relationships. Maintain and test the organisation’s data breach response procedures, coordinating with the IT Security team and, where required, the ICO. Ensure Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) are kept accurate and up to date. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) & Tooling Lead the evaluation, procurement, and implementation of the organisation’s DLP platform Define DLP policies and rules that reflect Kids Planet’s data classification framework, ensuring sensitive data – including children’s personal data – cannot leave the organisation inappropriately. Monitor DLP dashboards and reporting, investigating alerts, identifying patterns, and driving remediation actions. Oversee the AI data usage governance programme, ensuring that staff use of AI tools is controlled, audited, and compliant with the organisation’s acceptable use policy. Act as the business owner for all data governance tooling, managing vendor relationships and licence renewals. Third-Party & Supplier Data Governance Lead the data governance aspects of supplier onboarding, ensuring Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) are in place and proportionate data-sharing controls are enforced. Conduct periodic reviews of third-party data processors to confirm ongoing compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations. Maintain the organisation’s supplier data risk register and escalate material risks to the CTO. Training, Awareness & Culture Design and deliver data governance and data protection training programmes for all staff, tailored to role-specific responsibilities Produce clear, accessible data governance guidance materials and maintain a staff-facing knowledge base. Champion a ‘data-responsible’ culture across Kids Planet, ensuring data is treated as a strategic asset. Reporting & Assurance Produce regular governance reports for the CTO and Senior Management Team covering data quality metrics, compliance status, DLP incidents, and open risks. Support internal and external audit processes relating to data governance and data protection. Track and report on the closure of data governance-related audit findings and recommendations. Demonstrable experience in a data governance, data protection, or information management role, ideally within the education, childcare, social care, or regulated services sector. Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and practical application of data subject rights processes. Proven experience designing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and data classification schemes. Experience managing DSARs, DPIAs, and Records of Processing Activities. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex governance requirements into plain-language guidance for non-specialist audiences. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Desirable Professional qualifications in data protection or information governance (e.g. BCS Certificate in Data Protection, CIPM, ISEB/IAPP, GDPR Practitioner). Practical experience evaluating or operating DLP, data discovery, or data classification platforms. Familiarity with AI data governance considerations and acceptable use frameworks for AI tools. Experience producing governance reporting for senior leadership or board-level audiences. Knowledge of the childcare regulatory environment (Ofsted, DfE safeguarding requirements) and how this intersects with data protection obligations. Knowledge of, or experience working within, recognised information security, privacy and quality management standards, particularly ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO 9001, including supporting certification, surveillance audits and continuous improvement activities. We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
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Head of Data, AI & Compliance
urbanbubble - Manchester
£65,000 - £80,000 per annum
PermanentFull time
Role overview What you'll be doing As our Head of Data, AI & Compliance, you'll shape how we use data, technology and insight to drive better decisions, stronger performance and exceptional experiences across our communities. Leading a talented team, you'll oversee our data warehouse, reporting and BI capability, AI adoption, and the frameworks that help us measure compliance and operational excellence. You'll be a trusted partner to our Senior Management Team, Board, clients and external stakeholders, helping turn complex data into meaningful insight and ensuring we continue to raise the bar. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll balance big-picture thinking with practical delivery, setting the strategy, standards and direction while also getting involved in the design, development and review of technical solutions yourself. Above all, you'll help us use data and technology in a way that supports our people, strengthens our communities and enables urbanbubble to keep growing with confidence. Strategic Leadership - Define and deliver urbanbubble's data, AI and compliance strategy. - Lead, develop and inspire a multidisciplinary team. - Set standards for reporting, data quality, governance and audit. - Manage budgets and identify opportunities for future investment. - Ensure business-critical reporting, processes and datasets are resilient and well governed. Data & Business Intelligence - Own our data architecture, reporting platforms, data warehouse and Power BI / Microsoft Fabric environment. - Drive data governance, quality standards and reporting accuracy across the business. - Oversee key client, investor and board reporting. - Expand self-service reporting capabilities and improve data accessibility. AI & Innovation - Lead the adoption of AI and automation across urbanbubble. - Identify opportunities to improve reporting, forecasting and operational efficiency. - Ensure AI usage is governed, secure and aligned with company policy. - Support the development of predictive insights and data-driven decision making. Compliance & Audit - Own and develop our compliance measurement and assurance framework. - Lead operational audit activity across the portfolio. - Provide meaningful compliance reporting and risk insight to leadership teams. - Ensure audit findings are tracked, resolved and embedded into continuous improvement. Stakeholder Management - Present insight, performance and recommendations to senior leaders, clients and board-level audiences. - Act as the senior point of contact for data, reporting, AI and compliance matters. - Support major system reviews, data migrations and business improvement initiatives. What we're looking for Essential - Significant experience leading data, analytics, BI or reporting functions. - Experience delivering data, AI or digital transformation strategies. - Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams. - Advanced knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric and modern data platforms. - Experience presenting to executive teams, boards and clients. - Strong understanding of data governance, GDPR and compliance frameworks. - Commercially minded, with the ability to balance innovation, risk and business priorities. - Comfortable moving between strategic leadership and hands-on technical problem solving. Desirable - Experience within Build to Rent, property management or another regulated sector. - Microsoft Data, Power BI or Azure certifications. - Audit, risk or compliance qualifications. - Experience implementing AI solutions, forecasting models or automation tools. Who you are You'll be: - A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach. - Passionate about data, technology and innovation. - An excellent communicator who can engage technical and non-technical audiences. - Confident influencing stakeholders at all levels. - Curious, commercially aware and solutions-focused. - Committed to developing high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement. Why urbanbubble? This is a rare opportunity to shape a business-critical function at a time of significant growth and innovation. You'll lead the future of data, AI and compliance across urbanbubble, helping us make better decisions, improve performance and deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients, residents and colleagues. If you're excited by the opportunity to make a lasting impact and lead meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you. The role is based in Manchester at our offices in the Northern Quarter and we offer hybrid working! urbanbubble requires people who are professional, hard-working, innovative, passionate, who are effective in their roles and who truly engage with the customer. We are an equal opportunity employer, and invite applicants to contact us to identify any additional support you may need during the recruitment process. INDHIG
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Head of Data & Insights
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Manchester, Greater Manchester
£57,500 to £61,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Your new company This is a well-established and ambitious multi-academy trust with a strong presence across the North West. The Trust supports a diverse family of schools and is committed to providing high-quality education and creating the best possible opportunities for young people. With a collaborative approach across its 11 academies, the organisation benefits from strong central services alongside experienced school-based teams. There is a clear focus on continuous improvement, effective leadership and making informed decisions that support both educational outcomes and the wider development of the Trust. This is an organisation with a strong sense of purpose and community, combining the benefits and scale of a multi-academy trust with a commitment to maintaining the individual identity and needs of its schools. As the Trust continues to develop, it is investing in its central capabilities and infrastructure to ensure it is well positioned for the future, therefore now seeking a Head of Data & Insights. Your new role As Head of Data & Insights reporting to the CIO, you will take a strategic lead on the development and use of data across the organisation, helping to create a joined-up view of information spanning education, finance, HR, estates, health & safety and other core business areas. You will lead the development of accurate and meaningful reporting, dashboards and insight using tools including Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, enabling senior leaders and governance teams to make informed, evidence-based decisions. You will also oversee the continued development and effective use of the organisation's Management Information Systems, ensuring data is consistent, accurate and used effectively across all sites. Alongside the strategic remit, you will lead and develop the Data team and work closely with senior leaders and school-based teams to strengthen data quality, reporting and processes. This will include overseeing educational performance, attendance, behaviour and safeguarding data, statutory returns and examination processes, while identifying opportunities to automate processes, reduce manual workloads and improve the way information is captured and shared. You will build strong relationships across the organisation and play a key role in creating a consistent, high-quality approach to data and insight that supports continuous improvement. From a team perspective, you will have 2 direct reports, who subsequently manage a team of over 10 data & insights professionals. This is an incredibly exciting role, as the trust continues to look at new technologies in relation to data and make changes to improve overall data & insights management across the trust. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this role, you will be a data professional working in another trust who is looking for a new challenge, ideally with experience working across multiple sites and experience leading a data team. You will have a proactive and forward-thinking approach to data, with experience working on Bromcom and liaising directly with individual school leaders. Please note this role is based across multiple sites in the North West, therefore you must be able to commute across the different sites when required. What you'll get in return In return, you will be paid a competitive salary of between £57,500 and £61,000 dependent on experience, and you will also receive the school benefits package which includes a generous holiday entitlement and a local government pension scheme. You will become an integral part of the team, reporting to the CIO who will work closely with you around your development, with the opportunity to undertake further qualifications. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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Head of Data & Insights
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Manchester, Greater Manchester
£57,500 to £61,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Your new company This is a well-established and ambitious multi-academy trust with a strong presence across the North West. The Trust supports a diverse family of schools and is committed to providing high-quality education and creating the best possible opportunities for young people. With a collaborative approach across its 11 academies, the organisation benefits from strong central services alongside experienced school-based teams. There is a clear focus on continuous improvement, effective leadership and making informed decisions that support both educational outcomes and the wider development of the Trust. This is an organisation with a strong sense of purpose and community, combining the benefits and scale of a multi-academy trust with a commitment to maintaining the individual identity and needs of its schools. As the Trust continues to develop, it is investing in its central capabilities and infrastructure to ensure it is well positioned for the future, therefore now seeking a Head of Data & Insights. Your new role As Head of Data & Insights reporting to the CIO, you will take a strategic lead on the development and use of data across the organisation, helping to create a joined-up view of information spanning education, finance, HR, estates, health & safety and other core business areas. You will lead the development of accurate and meaningful reporting, dashboards and insight using tools including Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, enabling senior leaders and governance teams to make informed, evidence-based decisions. You will also oversee the continued development and effective use of the organisation's Management Information Systems, ensuring data is consistent, accurate and used effectively across all sites. Alongside the strategic remit, you will lead and develop the Data team and work closely with senior leaders and school-based teams to strengthen data quality, reporting and processes. This will include overseeing educational performance, attendance, behaviour and safeguarding data, statutory returns and examination processes, while identifying opportunities to automate processes, reduce manual workloads and improve the way information is captured and shared. You will build strong relationships across the organisation and play a key role in creating a consistent, high-quality approach to data and insight that supports continuous improvement. From a team perspective, you will have 2 direct reports, who subsequently manage a team of over 10 data & insights professionals. This is an incredibly exciting role, as the trust continues to look at new technologies in relation to data and make changes to improve overall data & insights management across the trust. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this role, you will be a data professional working in another trust who is looking for a new challenge, ideally with experience working across multiple sites and experience leading a data team. You will have a proactive and forward-thinking approach to data, with experience working on Arbor and liaising directly with individual school leaders. Please note this role is based across multiple sites in the North West, therefore you must be able to commute across the different sites when required. What you'll get in return In return, you will be paid a competitive salary of between £57,500 and £61,000 dependent on experience, and you will also receive the school benefits package which includes a generous holiday entitlement and a local government pension scheme. You will become an integral part of the team, reporting to the CIO who will work closely with you around your development, with the opportunity to undertake further qualifications. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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