Data Manager

About The Role

DATAMIND TRE is a national Trusted Research Environment (TRE) supporting 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 at Swansea University, the programme enables high-quality, data-driven research that delivers real-world impact for mental health and population health outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised 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 help 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 currently 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.

What we offer:

•    Opportunity to work on impactful, data-driven research initiatives.
•    Collaborative and 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 Swansea University 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 and welcoming 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 (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet each criterion within the Person Specification, as this will assist the panel in fully assessing your suitability for the role. Applicants should also submit an up-to-date CV and a short covering letter outlining their relevant experience, particularly in relation to managing secure or sensitive data environments.

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