Internal Applicants Only - Data Manager

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This post is currently open to employees of Cardiff University only.  Please do not apply if you do not have a current contract of employment with the University.

Internal Applicants Only - Data Manager
Division of Population Medicine
School of Medicine
College of Biomedical and Life Sciences

This is an exciting opportunity to be a member of a National Institute for Health and Care Research-funded study team working aims to understand safety, risks and the balance of harms and benefits arising from care received by patients within their own homes. The study is led by Professor Andrew-Carson Stevens, Professor of Patient Safety, at Cardiff University.
The successful candidate will work with closely with Professor Andrew Carson-Stevens and colleagues from the School of Medicine, the School of Law and Politics, and the Centre for Adult Social Care Research (CARE) at Cardiff University, our public contributors, ENRICH Cymru and University College London.

The successful applicant will play an important role in managing a research database for the study. You will work closely with the study team to design a study database, ensure secure transfer and management of sensitive data, be responsible for data governance. You will ensure the quality of data prior to interrogation and analysis. You will also exploit the database to extract and generate data for peer-reviewed publications and audit. You will be expected to develop strong relationships with and work alongside academic, clinical / service and research staff. You will also be involved in the further development, management and updating of data-sharing agreement requirements with a partner organisation.

Interested potential candidates are welcome to contact the Study Manager, Dr Joy McFadzean, Clinical Lecturer of Patient Safety, Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, McFadzeanJ@cardiff.ac.uk to arrange an informal discussion prior to application.   

Salary: £33,482 - 36,130 per annum pro rata. (Grade 5)

Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

This post is part-time (28 hours per week) Monday - Thursday and fixed term available from March 1st 2025 until February 28th 2027.

This role is based at Heath Park.

The majority of roles at Cardiff University are currently operating under “blended working” arrangements, with staff having the flexibility to work partly from home and partly from the University campus depending on specific business requirements. Discussions around these arrangements can take place after the successful candidate has been appointed.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (incl bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

Closing date: Tuesday, 15 April 2025

External applications are currently not being considered for this post.  If the decision is made to open the post to external candidates, the strapline at the top will be removed and you will be given ample time to apply – please check back periodically for details.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Job Description

Main function
Support the University within data management carrying out and supporting work, providing advice, guidance and support, and leading projects within this area

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Key Duties

• Provide professional advice and guidance on data governance and data management processes and procedures to internal and external customers, using judgement and creativity to suggest the most appropriate course of action where appropriate, and ensuring complex and conceptual issues are understood

• Investigate and analysis of specific issues within data governance and data management, creating recommendation reports, supported by advances within this field.

• Ensure that the provision of data management and data governance is delivered to the institution, proactively changing the delivery according to customer requirements

• Collaborate with others in order to make recommendations for developments of established processes and procedures
• Establish working relationships with key contacts, developing appropriate communication links with the University’s Schools/Directorates and outside bodies as required
• Create specific working groups from colleagues across the University to achieve departmental objectives
• Supervise specific project teams on an occasional basis to accomplish key objectives
• Develop and deliver training within data governance
• Undertake a variety of administrative duties to support the department
• Instruct and guide other employees across the University within data governance as required

• Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties
• Abide by University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity
• Perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

       10. A willingness to undertake further training and development

Additional Information

Desirable criteria

Job Category

Admin / Clerical