Senior Data Manager

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Senior Data Manager

Slough, Berkshire

Do you want to manage data that will help shape the future of education?

With 70 years history, our client is an independent, highly respected and successful charity that carries out research within education. Their robust and innovative research, assessment, and other services are widely known and used; from government, third sector organisations, private and public companies and education sector associations, they have a reputation as an organisation that informs policy and practice. Our client’s aim is helping to ensure the best possible education for children and young people.

As the Senior Data Manager, you will manage the team who conduct data work as part the Data Management Unit (DMU). The DMU is made up of a team of data specialists with a passion for working with big datasets and technology and a keen eye for detail. There isn’t such a thing as a ‘typical’ day in DMU, every day is unique. You may be:

- Scripting an online survey

- Manipulating data which has come from a variety of sources

- Programming a macro or liaising with clients or internal staff

DMU have the opportunity to be a part of a wide range of projects in many different roles including data cleaning, sampling, report writing and project managing. They’re also lucky enough to implement new technology and are involved from the conception to launch.

Your technical background:

- A degree in a numerate and/or research-based subject

- Experience in programming and an ability to learn how to use different technologies (e.g. SPSS, SQL, VBA, java, Perl, python)

- Project management experience and experience of overseeing the work of others

You’ll love this job, if:

- You enjoy working with new technology

- You like to be part of a team and are able to liaise with a wide range of people

- You have good organisational skills and great interpersonal and written communication skills

Bonus Points:

Our client is eager to hear from you if you’ve worked as a Data Manager, Data Scientist, Analyst, Project Manager, or Applications Manager.

Why our client?

- Competitive salary (of £34,925 - £46,936)

- Generous pension scheme

- Free parking

- 30 days’ holiday per year plus Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days

- Excellent support for professional development

- Great work/life balance (35 hours worked per week)

Our client is a not-for-profit organisation and an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

So, if you are looking for a fresh, new challenge as a Senior Data Manager, apply via the button shown.

Applications to be submitted by midnight 25th November

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