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Posted 30 July, 2026

Senior Data Manager

Understanding Recruitment
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior Data Manager

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6 Month ContractLondon (Hybrid, 1-2 days per week in the office)

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I'm currently working with a well-known national charity looking to hire an Interim Senior Data Manager to provide leadership and stability to their Data & Insights function during a period of organisational change.

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This role will sit at the centre of a small but highly impactful data team, bridging the gap between Data Operations, Data Insights, and key stakeholders across the organisation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in leading the team, maintaining momentum across ongoing data initiatives, and helping shape the future direction of the function.

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The role would suit an experienced Data Manager, Data & Insights Lead, or Head of Data who combines strong stakeholder management skills with a solid understanding of reporting, analytics, data warehousing, and data architecture.

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The Senior Data Manager will:

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  • Lead and support a multidisciplinary Data & Insights team, providing direction, coaching, and prioritisation of workstreams
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  • Act as the key liaison between the data function and stakeholders across fundraising, finance, operations, and senior leadership teams
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  • Oversee the delivery of reporting and analytics solutions, ensuring data is used effectively to support decision-making
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  • Maintain and support ongoing improvements to the organisation's data warehouse and wider data architecture environment
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  • Drive best practice across data governance, reporting processes, and team ways of working
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  • Ideally have experience working within the charity or not-for-profit sector
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  • Ideally have exposure to Raiser's Edge or similar CRM platforms
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