Head of Data and Statistics

We are looking for a Head of Data and Statistics to join us at the Regulator of Social Housing, managing a team of dedicated data professionals.
Since the 1st April our remit has been extended giving us additional powers and responsibilities around the importance of safe, decent homes for social housing tenants and of social housing landlords being transparent and accountable to their tenants. As a result, this is a great time to join us and help us shape the organisation.
The Head of Data and Statistics will support the regulator in delivering its statutory objectives by leading and developing our data collection function, allowing for access to timely and accurate data in order to analyse the sector’s financial performance and risks to its compliance with the regulatory standards.
When you join us, you’ll be joining an organisation that gives you the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives., As the Head of Data and Statistics you will ensure that the regulator’s data collection requirements are delivered effectively and will be responsible for identifying future requirements, developing systems and innovative new approaches to support the regulator’s requirements, ensuring accurate and timely collection of business-critical data. You will also be a source of expertise, providing advice and guidance on complex data and analytical issues.
You will provide effective leadership to the Data Team, supporting and developing the team and will manage key relationships with external providers. You will also produce and oversee analysis and publications and ensure that requirements are met., We carry out anonymous shortlisting as part of our commitment to Equality and Diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, as part of this commitment.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits of a diverse organisation.

As the successful candidate you will have significant experience of providing statistical analysis, as well as experience of delivering high quality research and analysis, including analysing data, interpreting quantitative evidence and communicating your findings. You will have strong management skills, with the ability to develop and motivate your team.
You should also have experience of project management, working to deliver complex projects to time and budget, along with strong interpersonal and written communication skills., Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Why work at RSH?
At RSH, we offer a range of excellent benefits including a 35 hour working week, 33 days annual leave and access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
Our staff survey results consistently show that most staff think that the best thing about working at the RSH is the flexible and hybrid working and family friendly policies that support work life balance.
We also offer access to our staff discount scheme, cycle to work scheme, a Nuffield Health Screening; and a range of other well-being focussed benefits. Full information on this and our other fantastic benefits is available on our website.
Location
We operate a hybrid model of working with a mix of office and home working.
This role can be based out of any of RSH’s core offices in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and Bristol. Our Manchester office will be relocating during 2024/25, however will remain within the city centre. We offer a range of flexible working arrangements and staff can benefit from working from home for part of their hours. Most roles involve some travel within England between our offices, with some roles also involving onsite visits to social housing providers.
Benefits and Salary
At RSH, we offer a competitive salary and a range of excellent benefits; full information is available on our website.
The salary for this role is a spot salary within the given range, which will normally be the minimum of the range. There is no incremental progression through a pay scale. Annual salary reviews are determined by the government pay award. In addition, when the probation period is successfully completed, a performance related bonus may be awarded, based on appraisal ratings at the end of the qualifying appraisal year.
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