DATA MANAGER

Job Details Job Number: SU01609 Contract Type: Fixed Term Salary: £46,735 to £55,755 per annum Working Pattern: Full Time Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026 Interview Date: 21 Jul 2026 Contact: Dara Almeida Medina – View email address on click.appcast.io About the University Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The university community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers a balance of excellent teaching and research, combined with an enviable quality of life. Our waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. We offer rewarding benefits and flexible ways of working to support a healthy work‑life balance. About the Role DATAMIND TRE is a national Trusted Research Environment that supports secure, privacy‑preserving access to sensitive data for research and innovation across healthcare, academia and industry. Based within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, the programme delivers high-quality, data‑driven research that has real‑world impact for mental health and population health outcomes. We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Data Manager to support the operational delivery, governance and ongoing development of the DATAMIND TRE platform. Working closely with researchers, analysts, technical specialists, and governance stakeholders, you will support secure data ingestion, curation, metadata management, disclosure control, user access management and data quality assurance activities across the TRE. The successful candidate will ensure datasets are secure, accurate, accessible and compliant with legal, ethical and governance requirements, contributing to processes aligned with GDPR, NHS data standards and recognised secure research environment principles. This post is funded for an initial fixed‑term period of two years, with the potential for extension subject to project funding and programme requirements through to March 2030. Key Responsibilities Support operational delivery of the DATAMIND TRE platform. Advise on governance, data protection and secure data handling. Manage user access and maintain secure data ingestion pipelines. Ensure accurate metadata, disclosure control and overall data quality. Collaborate with researchers, analysts and technical teams to meet data requirements. What We Offer Opportunity to work on impactful, data‑driven research initiatives. Collaborative, mission‑focused working environment. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Professional development and training opportunities. Competitive salary and generous pension scheme. Generous annual leave entitlement and wellbeing support. Access to a wide range of staff benefits and employee support services. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. As an inclusive workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh Language Skills The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 – a little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Application in Welsh is welcomed for this role. Application Requirements Applicants should provide a CV and a short covering letter outlining relevant experience, particularly in managing secure or sensitive data environments. Clear demonstration of how you meet each criterion in the Person Specification will assist the panel in fully assessing your suitability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe