Data Systems Manager

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Location: UK based with the option for Remote Working. Occasional travel to HQ in London required.

Benefits: 4 wellbeing days per calendar year [pro-rata for part-time staff], plus annual leave and public holidays entitlement. 

Contract Details: Fixed Term – 12 months, with possibility of extension.

Data Systems Manager

This is a new role, providing the scope for someone to play a significant role in helping to build a high performing and resilient organisation and to learn and apply new skills within a supportive environment.

The Data Systems Manager will support the development and use of digital data, analysis, and insight products that inform strategic decision making and enable colleagues to deliver high-quality policy and programme work.

Under the direction of the Head of Systems Improvement Project (SIP) the Data Systems Manager will actively maintain and develop the functionality and quality of WFD’s information management systems. They will provide project management support to our Systems Improvement Project that includes the development and implementation of a coherent organisational data strategy, and the integration of our main IT systems to a single, Microsoft-based architecture.

This role will work across the organisation communicating with a broad range of stakeholders around the word. Involves; providing advice, training and support for staff in the use of the systems, developing new methods for data visualisation and dissemination, and with guidance identifying process optimisation opportunities and contribute to the implementation of proposed solutions.

About You

Tech savvy - able to demonstrate and apply a broad range of technical knowledge and skills. Technical qualifications are not critical for the role however it is essential you have.

• Experience in database management and/or design, either as part of a software development project or configuring tools.
• Experience with NO-CODE or LOW-CODE application development framework such as KNACK or Microsoft PowerApps.
• Must demonstrate ambition and the capacity to learn and grow as WFD’s data architecture evolves.

Also in the following key requirements.

• Basic knowledge of Python.
• Basic knowledge of Git.
• Experience with user support or customer service, ideally experience implementing new software solutions in disperse organisations and/ or remotely.
• Experience of knowledge management in larger geographically dispersed organisation.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Demonstratable skills in analytical and critical thinking.
• High level English language, written and verbal skills.

Apply by 18th April 2024 - visit our website.

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