Data Reporting Manager

Metropolitan Thames Valley
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 46K

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Big Data
Learning Management Systems
Data Auditing
Data Governance
Data Integrity
Systems Integration
Cornerstone Recruiting
Data Analytics

Job description

The Data Reporting Manager will lead the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of data reporting and analytics across the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) Learning & Development (L&D) function. This role ensures accurate, timely, and actionable insights to support strategic decision-making, compliance, and performance improvement. The post-holder will manage a team of reporting specialists and collaborate with stakeholders to embed a data-driven culture within L&D.

Key Result Areas

  • Strategic Development: Develop and implement a comprehensive data reporting strategy aligned with MPS priorities and L&D objectives.
  • Data Governance & Quality: Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with GDPR and internal audit requirements.
  • Reporting & Analytics: Design and deliver complex reports and dashboards from the LMS (Cornerstone OnDemand) and other systems to meet operational and strategic needs.
  • Risk Management & Compliance: Identify and mitigate risks related to data quality, reporting accuracy, and system integration.
  • Project Oversight: Lead reporting-related projects, including system enhancements and integration initiatives.
  • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of reporting analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Heads of Profession, policy teams, and external bodies (e.g., College of Policing) to ensure reporting meets regulatory and operational standards.

Behaviours

  • Lead with integrity and in accordance with Met values (Courage, Compassion, Integrity, Professionalism).
  • Logical and organised approach to work including business change.
  • Solutions-focused mindset and a problem-solving approach.
  • Collaborative team player willing to help others for success of the team.
  • Confidence and ability to challenge appropriately across any part of the organisation.

Communications and Working Relationships

Internal:

  • Reports to Performance & Reporting Lead; works closely with Systems, Data & Improvement teams and L&D stakeholders.

External:

  • Liaises with College of Policing and other regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and best practice., The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.

As a Disability Confident Leader, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.

Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about police fitness standards.

Requirements

  • Advanced knowledge of data reporting tools, LMS reporting capabilities (Cornerstone OnDemand), and data visualisation platforms.

Leadership & Communication:

  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Analytical & Problem-Solving:

  • Exceptional analytical skills with experience in interpreting large datasets and identifying trends.

Experience:

  • Significant experience in data reporting and analytics within a large, complex organisation, preferably public sector or policing.

Desirable:

  • Familiarity with Learning Management systems and L&D systems; relevant certifications in data analytics or project management.

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