Senior Officer, Data Management (ARTCF158)

Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months, working 17.5 hours (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility).

Salary: £36,987 per annum (pro-rata), plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.

Location: Manchester or Birmingham. (We are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members if the team, normally 1-2 days a week).

Introduction: In September 2024 Arts Council England launched the Culture and Place Data Explorer . This interactive tool is designed to support our partners to understand the impact of our investment and development work in communities across the country. The tool includes regularly updated information on Arts Council England investment, with over 200 other data indicators that tell us more about people and places across the country.

We are now seeking a data management professional to support the next 12 months of product development. The role will be responsible for managing the current set of data indicators and proactively working with internal colleagues and a community of external users to identify and prioritise additional data sets for inclusion.

This is an opportunity to play a central role in the expansion of our digital platform which supports the creative and cultural sector with evidence-based decision making to increase engagement in quality arts, culture and creativity in their communities.

Role Details:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-orientated data management professional with experience working on digital product development. To be successful in this role, you will have experience of managing large data sets to maintain data integrity and consistency. You will be able to use your analytical skills to research and identify sources for new data sets, assess their feasibility and reliability, and prioritise them for inclusion in development cycle iterations based on the value they bring to users of the product.

You will develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and be the main point of contact for data-related queries, delivering training and support where required. You will proactively research the services of data providers and seek opportunities to connect with and learn from other data professionals working with geographical data.

You will be working in a collaborative and supportive environment across multiple technical and sector-facing teams. The role will be based within the Data Engineering and Governance team, working closely with the Places, Engagement, and Libraries team.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to building an inclusive employer and workplace and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.

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Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.

About us:

Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click here .

We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application guidance and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here .

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Job ref: ARTCF158

Closing date: 9:00 am 28 May 2025

1st interviews - Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 June

2nd interviews - Tuesday 17 June

Please note: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact