Data Coordinator in Manchester

The Growth Company’s (GC) Made Smarter team have an exciting new opportunity for a Data Coordinator to join our Made Smarter team.

The successful candidate will support the Data Manager to maximise accurate data capture and reporting and to maintain database quality and consistency allowing informed decision making by the wider Made Smarter Adoption NW team.

You will provide support to the day-to-day programme financial and contractual administration across all the Made Smarter Programmes, current and future.

The Made Smarter programme leads the UK’s ambition to grow manufacturing through the adoption of Industrial Digital Technology.

At the Growth Company, we deliver Made Smarter in the Northwest, working with delivery and strategic partners to support local manufacturers.

We provide expert advice, funding, and skills support to help businesses adopt advanced digital technologies, improve productivity, resilience and drive innovation.

Through this work, we aim to strengthen competitiveness and help future‑proof the manufacturing sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse, interrogate and report on data to support programme performance, business objectives and informed decision‑making.
• Produce and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports that present data clearly and track key performance indicators.
• Manage and maintain data capture, reporting systems and CRM records, ensuring accuracy, quality and compliance.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on data, resolving queries and identifying trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Support colleagues with CRM data entry, system usage and the creation of Power BI and Excel reports.
• Prepare timely, accurate and insightful management information reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage programme administration activities, including grant offer letters, contract documentation, financial records and stakeholder agreements.
• Maintain tracking systems, process purchase orders and invoices, and ensure all documentation is accurately filed and audit ready.

About You

• You are highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
• You are analytical and enjoy interpreting complex data to identify trends, insights and opportunities for improvement.
• You are self‑motivated, results‑driven and take ownership of your responsibilities.
• You are confident communicating with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• You have a professional and approachable manner, with the confidence to challenge non‑compliance where appropriate.
• You are adaptable and respond positively to changing priorities and business needs.
• You are a collaborative team player who builds effective working relationships across teams.
• You take pride in producing accurate, high‑quality work and delivering excellent service.

Skills Required

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel capabilities.
• Experience working with complex data sets, databases, management information systems and CRM platforms.
• Ability to analyse, integrate and present data to support performance management and reporting.
• Experience creating reports and dashboards using Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly.
• Sound professional judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of GDPR and data governance principles would be advantageous.

We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.

Artificial intelligence can assist you during the application process, but every example and statement you include must be honest, accurate, and based on your own real experiences.

If plagiarism is detected, meaning you present someone else’s ideas or experiences, or AI‑generated content, as your own, your application may be withdrawn, and internal applicants could face disciplinary action.

At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard.

All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.

Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.

We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.

If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process.

Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.

We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible.

If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact careers@growthco. uk or call us on 0161 237 4447.

Examples include

• Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance.
• Extra time for tasks.
• Interview questions shared beforehand.
• Accessibility software or equipment for assessments.

We’re proud to support the Ban the Box campaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities.

As part of this, we’ve removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.

GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working.

Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements.

If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.

All GC colleagues will work in line with the Health and Safety at work act and the GC Health and Safety Policy.

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