Rate & Data Manager

Rate and Data Manager  Basingstoke or Milton Keynes (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite) Up to £60,000 + Benefits Are you a data-driven leader with a sharp eye for detail and a background in rate or data management within recruitment, finance or payroll? We're working with an innovative company at the forefront of transforming how employers, suppliers and talent connect — and they're looking for a Rate and Data Manager to join their growing PMO team.This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of rate governance and data integrity across a major recruitment platform, supporting clients who transact hundreds of millions through the system. If you're looking to step into a strategic, high-impact role where precision and process excellence are key, this could be your next career move.What You’ll Be Doing

• Overseeing accurate management of complex rate data, including worker pay, supplier margins, vendor charges, statutory rates, rebates and gainshares.
• Leading a team responsible for maintaining data accuracy across platforms, ensuring alignment with contractual terms and commercial agreements.
• Supporting new client onboarding with precise data configuration, particularly rate structures and job categories.
• Owning and improving change control governance for rate and system data updates — including audits, updates, and statutory changes.
• Collaborating closely with internal teams (Product, Strategy, Finance, Growth, PMO) to ensure smooth data flows and implementation integrity.
• Monitoring and reporting on rate trends, audit outcomes and team SLAs.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in rate management, ideally within a vendor-neutral recruitment or contingent workforce setting.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage and interpret large data sets confidently.
• Strong leadership and people management skills — able to guide a high-performing team.
• Proficiency in data systems and platforms such as Excel, Volti4, HubSpot, Monday.com and CRM tools.
• Ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Effective communicator, capable of working with stakeholders at all levels across multiple departments.
• Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field (desirable).
• Bonus: experience with SQL, XML, or JSON data structures.

The Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Hybrid working (3 days onsite in either Basingstoke or Milton Keynes)
• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme & Cycle to Work
• Health benefits & retail discounts (via Westfield Health/Rewards)
• Pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee)