Data Manager

England-Wiltshire-Swindon

Full Time Mid-level / Intermediate Clearance required GBP 45K

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Data Manager - (25000046)

Description

Science and Technology Facilities Council

Salary: £45,272 per annum
Hours: Full time or Part time (minimum 0.8 FTE)
Contract type: Open Ended
Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire

Together, our scientist, technologists, engineers, and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it’s sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society.

Come and discover how much you can achieve when you’re surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity.

As part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) develops and exploits frontier research in particle physics, astronomy, nuclear physics and space science through activities at UK universities and its own national laboratories, working internationally through a range of long-term collaborative research projects. STFC also builds and operates many of the UK’s largest multi-disciplinary research facilities at our research and innovation campuses.

About the role

We are looking for a Data Manager to join the STFC Programmes Directorate (PD). Programmes is responsible for implementing STFC’s core programme across particle physics, astronomy and nuclear physics. This includes the associated high performance computing, and STFC's delivery of education, innovation, training, international and public outreach activities. We also manage and oversee the subscriptions to UKRIs largest international facilities and organisations, supporting DSIT in their governance, as well as linking to the relevant scientific communities through our advisory panels.

This role will support the provision of data and analysis for the whole directorate, as well as work across STFC and UKRI more widely, working with the retained data and analytical functions across UKRI, and developing analytical solutions with other areas.

As part of the role you will have the opportunity to work in a range of areas and projects.

Working with the Head of Data and Reporting, this role will:

• lead on the collective data and analysis needs of STFC’s Programme Directorate (PD), which involves working in close partnership with other areas of STFC (Strategy, Planning and Communications, for example) and UKRI
• work with data and analysis colleagues across UKRI, inputting into data groups, discussions and projects and coordinating better alignment where possible
• co-ordinate the reporting, monitoring and evaluation of STFC PD’s grant portfolio and be the central liaison point for STFC PD analysis
• provide performance metrics which will support and advise colleagues on research and innovation funding and allocation decisions based on knowledge and careful interpretation of the evidence base on the impacts of our investments
• produce ad-hoc support across the organisation using a variety of analytical and statistical methods
• interpret and analyse and present data from across STFC and UKRI
• provide analysis based on STFC Grant data combined with wider STFC and UKRI data to inform strategy and planning, including input to government spending reviews and budgets
• ensure that STFC PD’s data capture, curation and administration processes are efficient and fit for purpose. Meeting obligations for reporting, analysis and evaluation which meet the requirements of STFC, UKRI and many external stakeholders
• advising on STFC Programme Directorate data and reporting requirements within wider STFC and UKRI at all levels
• develop and implement analytical and operational reporting frameworks for STFC’s programmes and initiatives, aligning with UKRI processes and practices as far as possible
• foster a collaborative, collegiate approach across virtual teams in support of collective working. Planning, managing and delivering a portfolio of projects and activities with different timescales, priorities and delivery mechanisms
• co-ordinate STFC responses to external requests for data and information, including parliament and key stakeholders
• contribute to STFC landscape mapping projects and supporting portfolio analysis, including integration of internal and external information to support its evidence and evaluation needs
• publish, manage and maintain various data visualisations and dashboards for both internal and public use
• work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, building new links and directly interacting with and influencing stakeholders and customers
• work as part of a team, developing your own technical and non-technical skills, and being an active member of the wider analytical community

Person Specification

The criteria below will be assessed at both Shortlisting and Interview stages.

Applicants are invited to submit a CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should include evidence to support your application for an analytical role and demonstrate your technical skills in quantitative analysis (including technical experience analysing data with tools such as SQL, R and/or Python, and visualisation tools such as Tableau) and demonstrate your experience against:

• Analytical Skills: Experience in delivering robust quantitative and qualitative analysis, ideally in the context of evaluating funding or policy interventions, including steps taken to ensure it was robust
• Strategic Thinking: Proficient at developing, influencing and executing strategic plans with sound judgement; able to set priorities, allocate resources and drive initiatives aligned with organisational goals
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrate the ability to make well informed decisions, seek opportunities, and articulate a vision to others; provide direction and motivation and lead in the delivery of complex activities and/or team responsibilities including with external stakeholders
• Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills with keen attention to detail; ability to develop and deliver well-structured, clearly-articulated professional documents and presentations for a range of internal and external audiences
• Planning and Organisation: Ability to plan and prioritise work and that of others to implement frameworks or new procedures to deliver successful outcomes; respond flexibly to changing requirements as required
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Capable of working collaboratively to identify challenges, develop creative solutions and implement changes within a team setting; able to lead the successful delivery of activities internally and externally

We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Whatever our role, we have the freedom to explore, learn and connect, as part of a community that loves to share knowledge and support one another.

As one of Europe’s largest research organisations, this is a place where there’s always something new to learn – about the world around us, about your career, but most of all, about yourself. Join us and discover what’s possible.

STFC values their employees by offering a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days’ annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege holidays, flexible working hours, exceptional average salary pension scheme, social and sporting activities and societies and a subsidised restaurant.

Additional Information

Interviews will be held on the 26th and 27th March 2025.

Qualifications

About The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

As one of Europe’s largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We’re proud of the impact we make. And we’re committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities. You’ll work with, and learn from, true experts. Whatever your role, you’ll be free to question, and encouraged to share ideas. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you’ll discover just what a difference you can make when you’re equipped and inspired to excel.

We’re a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don’t, ask questions that others won’t, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Whether it’s at the cutting edge or behind the scenes, our work is intellectually challenging. It’s very often ground-breaking. And it’s endlessly, irresistibly fascinating.

For more information about STFC please visit https://stfc.ukri.org/

You can also visit our careers site https://www.stfccareers.co.uk/

About UK Research Innovation (UKRI)

UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.

Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.

More information can be found at www.ukri.org.

Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI.

The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.

How we support EDI in the workforce

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Disability Confident Employer

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

How to apply

Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the ‘experience’ section of the application.

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