Data Quality & Standards Manager
| Posting date: | 23 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £42,665 to £50,495 per year |
| Additional salary information: | National: £42,665 - £46,765, London: £46,060 - £50,495 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2025 |
| Location: | National |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 424050/1 |
Summary
Are you a strategic thinker who can lead a team to optimise data management and foster innovation?
Do you thrive in a collaborative environment, working with stakeholders to implement effective data strategies?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
APHA is a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, because it helps us be more innovative and make better decisions.
We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer, offering equitable opportunities for all individuals. Our goal is to build a diverse workforce, and we hope to attract applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups.
You will be required to carry out duties appropriate to the grade and purpose of the role including, but not limited to, the following:
Leadership and Management
- Line manage and develop a team to implement agency-wide master data governance policies and standards.
- Design and oversee data quality assurance processes for master and reference data, collaborating with domain leads and subject matter experts to enhance data accuracy and consistency.
- Manage Reference Data Analysts to align the data catalogue with wider data management processes and systems.
Operational Delivery
- Oversee the integration, synchronisation, and lifecycle management of reference data, ensuring accuracy and effective distribution in collaboration with analysts.
- Provide policy advice, contribute to policy development, and ensure the smooth operation of processes within your remit.
- Maintain high-quality master and reference data through audits, issue resolution, and enforcement of data standards.
Stakeholder Engagement and Continuous Improvement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment with APHA’s priorities.
- Support the development and delivery of engagement and communication plans to achieve common goals.
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