RQ1688775 - Data Quality and Systems Manager

Aatom Recruitment is hiring on behalf of Local Authority for the role of RQ1688775 - Data Quality and Systems Manager

Job Title: RQ1688775 - Data Quality and Systems Manager

Contract Duration: 3 Months

Hours per week: 35

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the Data Quality & Systems function, embedding a high-quality, data-led culture across Housing.

- Develop and implement a pan-directorate Asset Data Strategy supporting investment planning and statutory responsibilities.

- Oversee system architecture to ensure integration between housing asset systems, finance systems and operational platforms.

- Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, quality assurance processes and regulatory compliance including GDPR.

- Provide accurate data and insight to support the HRA Business Plan, Asset Management Strategy and business case development.

- Lead procurement, contract management and supplier relationships for systems and related services.

- Produce high-quality reporting, documentation and insight for senior stakeholders.

- Support system improvements including BIM, AutoCAD and digital infrastructure to strengthen asset data accuracy.

- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning and collaborative working.

Experience Required

- Experience maintaining databases, managing systems and delivering associated contracts.

- Experience in housing, property or asset-focused environments.

- Proven team leadership with evidence of delivering measurable improvements.

- Strong cross-departmental stakeholder engagement experience.

- Knowledge of asset management systems, maintenance planning and compliance.

- Understanding of GDPR, data governance frameworks and ICT security principles.

Skills Needed

- Strong digital and ICT capability with experience implementing transformational improvements.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- High-level analytical and problem-solving ability.

- Ability to balance competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.

- Confidence working with residents, councillors and diverse stakeholder groups.

Work Style

This role offers agile and flexible working arrangements.

Team Structure

Reporting to the Head of Asset Strategy, you will lead a team comprising:

- Data Quality & Systems Officer

- Data Quality & Systems Business Analyst

- Data Quality & Systems Administrator