Data Strategy Manager

About Us

Newham is a place that is full of potential and brimming with energy and talent. Proud to be one of the youngest and most diverse boroughs anywhere in the UK, 72% of our residents are from ethnically diverse communities, speaking over 220 languages and our population of 351,000 is growing at a rate of 14%, the third highest rate of growth in London. In recent years we have seen unparalleled levels of investment, growth, and interest in our Borough, but for all our successes, Covid-19 laid bare the endemic inequality that exists in our borough and how now, the Cost of Living crisis is exacerbating that. That’s why we are working towards Building a Fairer Newham, focused on economic security, health, equality and the environment.

Job Title: Data Strategy Manager

Location: Newham Dockside, London

Salary: £54,267 – £57,402 per annum

Term: 2 Years Fixed Term

About The Role

Newham offers a unique and exciting opportunity to build your career in a forward-thinking environment. The Council has recently launched its Data Strategy and is now entering an important phase of delivery, setting the stage for transformative change. As the Data Strategy Manager within the Digital, Data, and Service Design service, you will play a critical role in driving the implementation of key workstreams within this strategy, ensuring that Newham’s data initiatives align with its broader goals.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with a range of service teams and senior leaders to co-deliver initiatives that focus on data governance, architecture, accountability, skills development, and the essential infrastructure needed for the successful integration of AI. You will be responsible for ensuring the seamless connection between business, product, and technical teams, with clear communication, managing stakeholder expectations, monitoring progress, and removing obstacles that may hinder project success.

Additionally, you will oversee the development and implementation of organisation-wide data practices, ensuring all initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and meet the highest quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the way in building a data-driven culture that will have a lasting impact on the Council’s services and residents.

Responsibilities

The role involves:

• Collaborating with service teams and senior leaders to drive data governance, architecture, accountability, and data infrastructure for AI integration.
• Ensuring alignment between business, product, and technical teams with clear communication and stakeholder management.
• Managing project progress, removing obstacles, and ensuring deliverables are on time and within scope.
• Overseeing organisation-wide data practices and maintaining high quality standards across initiatives.

About You

You will have a strong track record of delivering and implementing data strategies, data governance frameworks, and large-scale data management programmes. You will possess a deep understanding of data management principles, including data quality, metadata management, master data management, and data stewardship, which will enable you to lead complex initiatives with confidence.

• Experience delivering data strategies, governance frameworks, and large-scale data management programmes.
• Understanding of data quality, metadata management, master data management, and data stewardship.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to embed governance practices into operational services.
• Ability to monitor, evaluate, and report on data initiatives, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Knowledge of data literacy and change management to drive a data-driven culture.
• Ability to plan, manage, and deliver complex data governance and strategy initiatives on time and to a high standard.
• Strong relationship-building with senior leaders and stakeholders, with clear and persuasive communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to translate data findings into actionable recommendations.
• Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, data visualisation, and data quality monitoring tools (e.g., SQL, Microsoft Purview, Power BI).
• Understanding of Agile principles to implement practices across teams.
• Negotiation and communication skills to influence decisions and meet evolving reporting needs.
• Experience in coaching product management practices and stakeholder engagement in complex environments.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements including offices in Dockside and working from home.
• Generous pension allowance (with employer contributions of up to 8%).
• Access to Newham Rewards employee benefits scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye test and Flu vouchers

How to Apply

Please attach your CV and a supporting statement, explaining in no more than two A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

Closing date: 3 February 2026

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

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