Data Lead (12 months FTC)

Data Lead (12 months FTC)£56,293 - £61,064 per annum + public sector pension2-3 days per week on-site in ManchesterA public sector organisation is seeking a Data Lead to shape and deliver interoperable data solutions that support vulnerability, prevention and early intervention services. This Data Lead position will set the direction for data architecture, standards, schemas, APIs and secure data sharing, helping partners use data safely, ethically and effectively to improve outcomes for people and households.Day to day of the roleLead the design and oversight of data products, integrations and data-sharing processes aligned to agreed standards and enterprise architecture.Define and maintain data models, schemas, message formats, metadata and data dictionaries to support consistent use of data across services.Work with architects, data teams, service managers and external partners to deliver secure, scalable and interoperable solutions.Support the integration of data from multiple systems and organisations, improving data quality, consistency and reuse.Advise on APIs, ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines and secure exchange methods that meet legal and governance requirements.Act as the main escalation point for technical data design and interoperability issues within SAVVI-related delivery.Translate complex technical concepts into clear language for senior leaders, frontline teams and non-technical stakeholders.Contribute to standards development, implementation guidance, ..... full job details .....