IT Data Manager
Ocean Housing Ltd ¦ ICT Department
Permanent, 37 hours, £47,250 per annum
Are you passionate about turning data into insight that drives better services and stronger decisions?
Ocean Housing is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking IT Data Manager (known internally as ICT Data Manager) to lead our data and reporting function at a pivotal time in our organisation’s journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how data is governed, analysed and used across the business — supporting regulatory compliance, performance improvement and evidence-based decision-making.
About the Role
As IT Data Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of high-quality, trusted data and reporting services across the organisation. Managing a small but highly skilled team of Data Analysts, you’ll set standards for data quality, governance, reporting and visualisation while acting as a key partner to senior leaders and service managers.
You’ll be responsible for ensuring our data is accurate, auditable and fit for purpose, championing data governance, and translating complex business needs into meaningful insight that improves outcomes for customers and tenants.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead Ocean’s Data & Reporting Service, delivering accurate, timely and well-designed operational and strategic reports
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Line manage and develop two Data Analysts, fostering a professional, customer-focused and collaborative culture
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Prioritise workloads to balance business-as-usual reporting, projects and regulatory returns
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Act as a trusted data partner to senior leaders and service leads
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Embed and champion the organisation’s Data Governance Framework
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Set standards for Power BI dashboards, reporting and visual design
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Ensure robust data architecture, validation and documentation
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Support ICT colleagues and contribute to service resilience
What We’re Looking For
You’ll bring significant experience working in a data, analytics or business intelligence environment — ideally within a complex or regulated organisation — and you’ll be confident leading and influencing others.
You’ll need to demonstrate:
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Strong SQL expertise and experience working with multiple relational data sources
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Advanced Excel and Power BI skills (including data modelling, DAX and visual design)
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A deep understanding of data governance, data quality and validation processes
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Experience managing or mentoring analysts and delivering a high-quality reporting service
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data simply and credibly
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A proactive, organised approach with the confidence to challenge and improve how data is used
Experience in social housing or working with regulatory reporting is desirable but not essential.
Why Join Ocean Housing?
At Ocean, data really matters. You’ll have the opportunity to:
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Influence decision-making at all levels of the organisation
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Shape data standards and best practice
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Lead meaningful change that supports customers, tenants and communities
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Be part of a values-led organisation committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and continuous improvement
We actively support professional development and encourage innovation that delivers value for money and better outcomes.
Our Benefits
We offer a flexible and supportive working environment, plus an excellent benefits package:
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32 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
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Professional membership fees paid
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Company sick pay scheme
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Workplace pension with death-in-service benefit
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Home office work payment
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Medicash health plan (including dental and optical cover)
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Rewards and recognition programme
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On-site parking
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Family-friendly policies
?? Key Dates:
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Closing Date: Sunday 5th of July 2026 at Midnight
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Interviews to be held: Tuesday 14th of July 2026 - either via Teams or Face to Face at Stennack House - this is TBC
NB: This role is based in St Austell, Cornwall
Ready to Apply?
If you’re a confident data leader who enjoys combining technical expertise with people leadership and business partnership, we’d love to hear from you.
?? Apply now and help Ocean Housing make better decisions through better data.
Ocean Housing Ltd is a not for profit, charitable registered provider of social and affordable housing, with a stock of over 4,700 properties throughout Cornwall. We are part of the Cornwall Homechoice ‘Choice Based Lettings’ scheme.
At Ocean we believe affordable housing is not just about the buildings, but about the people who turn them into homes. We provide a wide range of services to our residents, helping them to make the most of their homes and the communities they live in.
