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As a Data Quality Project Consultant, you will play a key role in driving data excellence across our organisation. You will be responsible for data quality within a programme of data focussed projects. This is an exciting opportunity to lead initiatives that transform how data is managed and used, directly impacting business performance. You will ensure changes are made in line with our Data Management Framework, driving up the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of our data.

You’ll be an experienced Data Quality professional who can deliver solutions to complex data challenges, build relationships with stakeholders, and foster a culture of data ownership. You’ll work closely with Project and Programme Managers, Data Owners, Stewards, and Analysts to identify issues, recommend improvements, and implement quality measures. With your leadership, you’ll ensure that the organisation’s data aligns with operational priorities and supports decision-making at all levels. To be successful in this role, you’ll be required to work in the office a minimum of two days per week.

You will use strong technical skills in tools such as SQL, Power BI, and Excel, to source, analyse and improve data quality within each project. You’ll help define and amend data quality metrics and scorecards to track progress, identify trends, and highlight areas for improvement. A strong understanding of social housing, business processes and an ability to communicate the importance of data governance will be central to your success.

To be successful in this role, you’re:

  • experienced in sourcing and analysing qualitative and quantitative data, understanding the connections between business processes, research methods and data quality

  • have excellent IT skills including in data analysis tools and software (including SQL, Excel, Power BI).

  • an excellent communicator - both written and verbally and able to influence staff across all levels of an organisation

  • knowledgeable of housing association operations

  • able to demonstrate good project management skills

  • hold a degree (or equivalent) in an area relevant to data quality (desirable)

    Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:

  • 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays

  • two additional paid volunteering days each year

  • flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal

  • 4 x salary life assurance

  • up to 10% pension contribution

    Closing date: 20th August 2025.

    Interviews are scheduled to take place in person on 1st September.

    Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement earlier than stated.

    You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Peabody are not able to offer Visa sponsorship

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