Data Quality & Systems Manager

Central London Council
Contract: Interim / Contract
Rate: £450 per day
Contract Length: 3+ months (ongoing)
Working Arrangement: Agile & flexible working

The Opportunity

Council is seeking an experienced Data Quality & Systems Manager to lead data governance, system optimisation, and data quality assurance across the Housing Directorate.

The Directorate manages over 21,000 homes, and this role is critical in ensuring that both strategic and operational decisions are driven by accurate, secure, and high-quality data. You will play a key leadership role in shaping asset data strategy, improving system integration, and embedding a strong data-led culture across Housing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Quality & Systems function, embedding high standards of data quality and governance across the Housing Directorate
• Develop and implement a pan-directorate Asset Data Strategy to support investment planning and statutory responsibilities
• Oversee systems architecture, ensuring effective 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, analysis, 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 reports, documentation, and insights for senior stakeholders
• Support system and digital improvements, including BIM, AutoCAD, and wider digital infrastructure, to strengthen asset data accuracy
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and collaborative working

Experience Required

• Proven experience maintaining databases, managing systems, and delivering associated contracts
• Experience within housing, property, or asset-focused environments
• Demonstrable team leadership experience, with evidence of delivering measurable improvements
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across multiple departments
• Knowledge of asset management systems, maintenance planning, and compliance requirements
• Good understanding of GDPR, data governance frameworks, and ICT security principles

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