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Salary: Up to £67,752 per annum plus excellent benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours Per week: 37.5 hours per week, you will be required to work in-person a minimum of two days per week, in line with our hybrid working model
Our Foundation
We are an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK.
Health is our most precious asset. Good health enables us to live happy, fulfilling lives, fuels our prosperity, and helps build a stronger society. Yet good health remains out of reach for too many people in the UK and services are struggling to provide access to timely, high-quality care. It doesneel like this. Our mission is to help build a healthier UK by:
* Improving peoples health and reducing inequalities
* Supporting radical innovation and improvement in health and care services
* Providing evidence and analysis to improve health and care policy.
We aim for excellence across our work and will achieve this by producing research and analysis, shaping policy and practice, building skills, knowledge, and capacity, and acting as a catalyst for change. Everyone has a stake and a part to play in improving our health. By working together, we can build a healthier UK.
About The Role
The Analysis Directorate is a dynamic team of around 50 analysts and data professionals dedicated to delivering impactful insights that shape the health and care landscape in the UK. We use cutting-edge data science and analytical approaches to understand population health, evaluate system performance, and assess the effectiveness of interventions. Our work informs strategy, drives improvement, and supports better decision-making across the health and care system.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Manager to lead and enhance our data management capabilities. This pivotal role will ensure the secure and effective use of a wide range of datasets including Hospital Episode Statistics, CPRD, and other administrative, survey, and commercial data and support analysts in accessing and working with these resources. You will be responsible for negotiating data access agreements, developing metadata and governance policies, and maintaining compliance with standards such as ISO27001 and the NHS Data Protection and Security Toolkit. Youll work closely with data engineers to support secure data storage and processing and lead the implementation of our data strategy. This is a strategic and hands-on role, ideal for someone with deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a passion for data stewardship.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a mission-driven organisation, working at the forefront of health data analysis. Youll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, integrity, and impact.
How To Apply
Our priority is to find the right individual for each opportunity. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and invite you to find out more. If you would like to apply, please submit your CV, and using no more than 1000 words answer the following application questions:
* Description of a time you led the implementation of a data strategy or governance framework. What challenges did you face, and how did you ensure compliance with standards such as ISO27001 or similar?
* This role involves working closely with internal teams and external data providers. Provide an example of how youve successfully built relationships to develop and embed best practice, or to scope and negotiate access to new data sources?
* Tell us about a complex data management issue youve encountered. How did you approach it, and what was the outcome?
Our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive hiring process, where every candidate has the chance to showcase their unique skills and experience in an accessible, and supported environment, to ensure that we can make the best appointment for each job on merit. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those from underrepresented groups in this field to apply to us.
We have identified three diverse groups. In particular, we want to achieve a better balance across our organisation between men and women, increase representation of people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds and recruit more people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we particularly welcome applications from these groups. Apply to join our team and let work towards building a diverse and inclusive workplace together.
Closing date: 21 September 2025, 23:59
Interview date: W/C 13 October 2025
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
London, England, United Kingdom
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