Senior Data Manager

The Health Foundation – The Analysis Directorate

Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours per week, you will be required to work in-person a minimum of two days per week, in line with our hybrid working model

Our Foundation

We are an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK. Health is our most precious asset. Good health enables us to live happy, fulfilling lives, fuels our prosperity, and helps build a stronger society. Yet good health remains out of reach for too many people in the UK and services are struggling to provide access to timely, high-quality care. It doesn't have to be like this. Our mission is to help build a healthier UK by: 1. Improving people's health and reducing inequalities 2. Supporting radical innovation and improvement in health and care services 3. Providing evidence and analysis to improve health and care policy. We aim for excellence across our work and will achieve this by producing research and analysis, shaping policy and practice, building skills, knowledge, and capacity, and acting as a catalyst for change.

About the Role

The Analysis Directorate is a dynamic team of around 50 analysts and data professionals dedicated to delivering impactful insights that shape the health and care landscape in the UK. We use cutting-edge data science and analytical approaches to understand population health, evaluate system performance, and assess the effectiveness of interventions. Our work informs strategy, drives improvement, and supports better decision-making across the health and care system. We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Manager to lead and enhance our data management capabilities. This pivotal role will ensure the secure and effective use of a wide range of datasets — including Hospital Episode Statistics, CPRD, and other administrative, survey, and commercial data — and support analysts in accessing and working with these resources. You will be responsible for negotiating data access agreements, developing metadata and governance policies, and maintaining compliance with standards such as ISO27001 and the NHS Data Protection and Security Toolkit. You’ll work closely with data engineers to support secure data storage and processing and lead the implementation of our data strategy. This is a strategic and hands-on role, ideal for someone with deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a passion for data stewardship. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a mission-driven organisation, working at the forefront of health data analysis. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, integrity, and impact.

How to Apply

You can find the job description for this role Here. If you would like to apply, please submit your CV, and using no more than 1000 words answer the following application questions: 1. Describe a time when you led the implementation of a data strategy or governance framework. What challenges did you face, and how did you ensure compliance with standards such as ISO27001 or similar? 2. This role involves working closely with both internal teams and external data providers. Can you provide an example of how you’ve successfully built relationships to either develop and embed best practice, or to scope and negotiate access to new data sources? 3. Tell us about a complex data management issue you’ve encountered. How did you approach it, and what was the outcome?

Closing Date: 21 September 2025, 23:59

Interview Date: W/C 13 October 2025