Systems Control and Data Operational Manager
Employer: Liverpool City Council
Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Salary: £56,673 – £62,580 per year
Category: Management and Strategy
Visa Sponsorship: Available (Skilled Worker)
Posted on: October 3, 2025
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 26th October 2025
About Liverpool City Council
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities. We’re passionate about improving our city and meeting ambitious goals by 2025. Working with us offers the chance to make a real difference — transforming how we deliver services and putting residents at the heart of everything we do.
Liverpool offers a thriving cultural scene, affordable housing, good schools, and beautiful green spaces — a great place to live and work.
Role overview
We’re looking for a Systems Control and Data Operational Manager — someone who enjoys improving systems, analyzing data, and leading change.
In this role, you’ll manage a small team, work with software suppliers, and support the council’s data and reporting functions to drive smarter decisions.
responsibilities include:
- Leading a team of analysts and testers to deliver high-quality outcomes
- Improving system functionality and aligning technology with business needs
- Providing strategic insights and data analysis to support senior managers
- Maintaining smooth operations in collaboration with software suppliers
- Ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across processes
What We Offer
- Generous annual leave: At least 31 days plus bank holidays, rising to 35 after 5 years (pro rata for part-time)
- Flexible working: “Flexibility First” approach with hybrid and agile options
- Local Government Pension Scheme + AVC option
- Learning and development: Wide range of progression opportunities
- Health and wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass schemes
- Drive Time salary sacrifice car lease scheme
- Family-friendly policies and enhanced leave
- Discounted gym memberships
- Medicash and Employee Volunteering Scheme
Recruitment Process
- Shortlisting: Week commencing Monday 27th October 2025
- Interviews: Monday 3rd November 2025 (face-to-face, competency-based)
- Application deadline: Midnight Sunday 26th October 2025
Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close sooner if enough applications are received.
Additional Information
This position is politically restricted.
For more information or an informal discussion, contact Tom Clark at tom.clark@liverpool.gov.uk.
Liverpool City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and guarantee an interview for under-represented groups meeting the essential criteria.
If you require reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK or meet Skilled Worker visa eligibility criteria.
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