Data Development Manager

Job overview

The Data Development Manager is an integral part of the Information and Performance Directorate and will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of timely, accurate, and consistent data to support the Trust’s operational, clinical, and strategic needs.

The post holder will:

• Work closely with the Deputy Head of Data Development to align technical delivery with the wider Trust Information Strategy and digital roadmap
• Lead on the delivery of information-led projects by providing technical leadership and ensuring outputs meet quality standards, contractual obligations, and national requirements.
• Manage a small team of technical and non-technical staff, supporting their development and ensuring delivery against agreed objectives.
• Provide specialist technical advice and guidance to colleagues across the Trust, ensuring the development and implementation of best practice methodologies in data management and reporting.
• Be responsible for the governance, management, continuous improvement, development and assurance of the Data Warehouse and other data repositories (in line with national framework requirements)

This role requires a highly motivated individual with proven technical leadership experience, excellent communication, project management skills, along with advanced knowledge of NHS data standards.  Demonstrating problem-solving capability and the ability to deliver complex data-driven projects in a fast-paced environment.

Main duties of the job

Main Objectives

• Act as a senior technical member of the team, responsible for the day-to-day operation, optimisation and continuous improvement of the Trust’s Data Warehouse, other data repositories (in line with national framework requirements) and reporting platforms.
• Lead on the development, optimisation, and assurance of data flows, ETL (Extract – Transform – Load) processes, commissioning data sets and reporting solutions.
• Ensure all reporting solutions are accurate, timely, and compliant with national guidance and Trust requirements.
• Provide subject matter expertise on technical data management and business intelligence solutions, advising on improvements and efficiencies in current processes.
• Contribute to the redevelopment of existing systems and workflows to maximise efficiency, accuracy, and data quality.
• Support the delivery of specific programmes and projects by providing expert technical input to ensure solutions are designed, developed, and delivered in line with agreed timescales, budgets, and quality expectations
• Provide high-quality technical documentation, data dictionaries, and standards to ensure robust governance and sustainability of reporting processes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities

• Lead on the management, development and performance of designated staff within the Data Development work stream, including recruitment, workforce planning, and HR responsibilities.
• Lead on implementing clear performance expectations for designated staff within the Data Development Team.  Monitor delivery and act where standards are not met, supporting staff to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Provide day to day leadership in developing, mentoring and supporting staff across the Data Development Team, embedding a culture of excellence, innovation and continuous professional growth in relation to data flows and standards
• Support succession planning by identifying and developing staff with leadership potential, strengthening the long-term capability and resilience of the team
• Assist with workforce planning and skills development