Data Manager

Suffolk County Council Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX - Hybrid workingSalary: 60,135 per annum (pro rata for part time)Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available Contract: PermanentWe are open to considering sponsorship for this role. However, as an organisation, we do not have dedicated support arrangements in place for overseas relocation, accommodation or settling into the UK. For that reason, if sponsorship were required, we would need to be satisfied that a successful candidate has considered the practicalities of relocating and has appropriate plans in place to support their wellbeing and transition to living and working in the UK.We're looking for a creative and driven Data Infrastructure Manager to help us reimagine how our use of data can improve public services. Your role and responsibilitiesLead the design, development and ongoing improvement of Suffolk County Council’s data platforms, helping us make better use of data to support services, decision-making and transformation across the organisation.On a typical day, you might be building data pipelines, improving integration between solutions, supporting cloud and on-premises data platforms, or working with colleagues to turn complex business needs into practical, scalable technical solutions.Work closely with analysts, technical specialists and service teams to make sure our data is accurate, accessible, well-structured and secure.Help build and maintain modern data solutions.To play a key role in improving how data moves between systems, creating reusable approaches, supporting automation, and making sure solutions can be supported effectively once they are live.You will use your technical knowledge to help resolve complex issues, support root cause analysis, and put preventative measures in place, so our platforms continue to improve.Manage the BI Centre of Excellence and coach and mentor colleagues, sharing your knowledge and helping other engineers develop their confidence, skills and independence.This is a great opportunity to shape the council’s data infrastructure, influence good engineering practice, and make a real difference to how data supports people, services and communities across Suffolk.You will need:strong experience of designing, delivering and supporting data and technology solutions, ideally in a Microsoft Azure environmenta good understanding of modern data platforms and tools such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, DevOps, Power BI and SQL, along with confidence in data modelling, data architecture and integration approachesto be comfortable translating complex technical and business requirements into practical solutions that are secure, scalable and easy to supportstrong analytical, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to explain technical ideas clearly to colleagues, partners and stakeholdersto understand the importance of good service management, continuous improvement, data governance, information security and reliable operational supportto be able to work collaboratively, building positive relationships and helping others develop their knowledge and confidence.The teamYou'll be part of the Customer Experience and Digital service, leading the Business Intelligence Centre of Excellence team. Our team supports, maintains and develops important enterprise applications, integrations and data platforms that help council services make informed decisions and deliver better outcomes for people in Suffolk.You will work with colleagues across IT, Data Analytics, the Intelligence Hub, report writing teams, service commissioners, partner organisations and subject matter experts. We are a collaborative and supportive team, with a strong focus on sharing knowledge, improving how we work, and building solutions that are reliable, secure and sustainable. This is a role where you can influence technical direction, support the growth of others, and help shape the data foundations that underpin insight, performance and transformation across the council.We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. For more informationPlease contact Daniel Cox for a casual conversation. Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.Describe a significant Azure/Fabric data platform or integration solution you have designed and delivered.Describe a complex technical or service issue you resolved and how you prevented it recurring.Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Please read our guidance for using AI to understand what’s acceptable.Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #In return, you’ll enjoy:up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering daysmembership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefitsperformance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increasetraining and encouragement to expand your knowledgea variety of career development opportunities across our organisationdiverse and active staff networksflexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.